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

Best Grundy Center Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 8 choices for service in Grundy Center, 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 Grundy Center 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	99.1%
2	Windstream	DSL	300 Mbps	300 Mbps	100.0%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
4	TC	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
5	Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power	Cable	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	93.6%
6	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	71.4%
7	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
8	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Grundy Center 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Grundy Center of 7.03 Mbps are faster than the Grundy County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Grundy Center Internet Access Facts

There are 8 residential internet providers in Grundy Center, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Grundy Center is 21.4% slower than the average in Iowa and 29.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 56.9% of the Grundy County population
The average internet download speed in Grundy Center is 22.7 Mbps based upon 5688 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Grundy Center population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Grundy Center residents

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 Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Grundy Center?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Grundy Center.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50638

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

Click through to see how the Grundy Center broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Calmar, Colfax, Forest City, Lone Tree, Odebolt, Sidney, Windsor Heights

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 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.

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.

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

Windstream, Rise Broadband and TC provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Grundy Center.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 8 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Grundy Center, IA residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Grundy Center 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.