Best Hamburg Internet Service Providers
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg 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 |
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1 | Rock Port | Cable, Fiber | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | Future Technologies | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 60 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 96.3% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Hamburg 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 Hamburg have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Hamburg are compared to Fremont County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Hamburg of 14.96 Mbps are slower than the Fremont County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.
Hamburg Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Hamburg is 48.2% slower than the average in Iowa and 53.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 69.1% of the Fremont County population
The average internet download speed in Hamburg is 14.96 Mbps based upon 488 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 98.7% of the Hamburg population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.2% of Hamburg residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg 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 Rock Port as the top provider for Hamburg, Iowa.
Who has the fastest internet service in Hamburg?
ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Hamburg.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Hamburg, Iowa?
The following zip codes were used: 51640
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 Hamburg internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Hamburg compare to other cities in Iowa?
Click through to see how the Hamburg broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Audubon, Bedford, Danville, Dike, Lake Park, Manson, Preston
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Hamburg - Rock Port and CenturyLink.
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 Hamburg, Iowa?
Rock Port and Future Technologies provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Hamburg.
Hamburg 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.

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

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

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

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

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

Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices