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

Fort Madison, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Fort Madison, 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 Fort Madison 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	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.8%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	29.9%

Fort Madison IA Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Fort Madison compare to Lee County? The average speed in Fort Madison is 32.76 Mbps which is faster than Lee County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Fort Madison Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Fort Madison is 13.4% faster than the average in Iowa and 1.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 51.7% of the Lee County population
The average internet download speed in Fort Madison is 32.76 Mbps based upon 16992 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.4% of the Fort Madison population
Fiber optic internet is available to 8.9% of Fort Madison residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Fort Madison, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Fort Madison 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Fort Madison, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Fort Madison?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fort Madison.

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

The following zip codes were used: 52627, 52639 and 52658

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

Click through to see how the Fort Madison broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Buffalo, Center Point, Clarksville, Dewitt, Odebolt, Tama, Wayland

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Fort Madison - 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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Fort Madison, IA residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

Fort Madison 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.