Council Bluffs, Iowa Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Council Bluffs, IA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Council Bluffs by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1CoxCable, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps99.1%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber940 Mbps940 Mbps82.2%
3Future Technologieswireless100 Mbps10 Mbps100.0%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Council Bluffs IA Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Council Bluffs have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Council Bluffs compare to Pottawattamie County? The average speed in Council Bluffs is 31.17 Mbps which is faster than Pottawattamie County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

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Council Bluffs Internet Access Facts

  • The average internet download speed in Council Bluffs is 31.17 Mbps based upon 129368 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 98.7% of the Council Bluffs population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 44.1% of Council Bluffs residents

  • There are 5 residential internet providers in Council Bluffs, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Council Bluffs is 57% faster than the Pottawattamie County average and 3.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 82.1% of Pottawattamie County residents

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Council Bluffs residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Cox as the top provider for Council Bluffs, Iowa.

How do the internet speeds in Council Bluffs compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Council Bluffs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elk Run Heights, Mapleton, Mechanicsville, Paullina, Treynor, Villisca, West Des Moines

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Council Bluffs, Iowa?

The following zip codes were used: 51501, 51502 and 51503

Who has the fastest internet service in Council Bluffs?

Cox with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Council Bluffs.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Council Bluffs - CenturyLink.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Council Bluffs, IA residents.




Council Bluffs Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


Cox

  • 250+ channels
  • Contour voice remote control
  • Customizable add-ons
  • Make your TV content portable with the Contour app app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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