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Hiawatha, Iowa Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha 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	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	60.1%
3	ImOn Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	500 Mbps	46.1%
4	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Hiawatha compare to Linn County? The average speed in Hiawatha is 37.73 Mbps which is faster than Linn County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Hiawatha Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Hiawatha is 89.9% faster than the Linn County average and 16.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Hiawatha is 3.52 Mbps. This is 39.8% slower than the Linn County average and 69.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 86.9% of Linn County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 38.5% of Linn County residents
The average internet download speed in Linn County is 19.87 Mbps based upon 666544 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Hiawatha is 30.6% faster than the average in Iowa and 16.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Hiawatha?

Mediacom and ImOn Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Hiawatha.

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

The following zip codes were used: 52233, 52328, 52341 and 52411

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 Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Hiawatha broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bondurant, Colfax, Garner, Harlan, Paullina, Waukee, Wilton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Hiawatha - CenturyLink and ImOn Communications.

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 Hiawatha, Iowa?

Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Hiawatha.

Hiawatha 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.