Who is our top ranked provider in Dunlap IA? [Updated]

Dunlap, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap 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
1	Windstream	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Future Technologies	wireless	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	Western Iowa Wireless	wireless	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	85.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Dunlap IA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Dunlap which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Dunlap are compared to Crawford County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Dunlap of 13.4 Mbps are slower than the Crawford County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Dunlap Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Dunlap is 3.6 Mbps. This is 60% slower than the average in Iowa and 69% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Dunlap is 26.5% slower than the Crawford County average and 58.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Dunlap is 3.6 Mbps. This is 10.2% slower than the Crawford County average and 69% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 48.3% of Crawford County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 51.5% of Crawford County residents
The average internet download speed in Crawford County is 18.23 Mbps based upon 33856 samples taken in the past year

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 Dunlap 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 Windstream as the top provider for Dunlap, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Dunlap?

Windstream with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Dunlap.

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

The following zip codes were used: 51529

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Dunlap internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the Dunlap broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Colfax, Creston, Davenport, Kingsley, Rockwell City, Shenandoah, West Burlington

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Dunlap - Windstream.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Dunlap, Iowa?

Windstream and Future Technologies provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Dunlap.

Dunlap 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.