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

Holstein, Iowa Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Holstein, 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 Holstein 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	Long Lines	Cable, Fiber	300 Mbps	100 Mbps	91.9%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	100.0%
3	Evertek Enterprises	wireless	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Holstein 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

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Holstein are compared to Ida County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Holstein of 20.96 Mbps are faster than the Ida County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Holstein Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Holstein is 54.3% faster than the Ida County average and 35.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Holstein is 3.83 Mbps. This is 46.7% faster than the Ida County average and 67% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 46.0% of Ida County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.7% of Ida County residents
The average internet download speed in Ida County is 13.58 Mbps based upon 6544 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Holstein is 27.4% slower than the average in Iowa and 35.3% slower 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 Holstein 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 Long Lines as the top provider for Holstein, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Holstein?

Long Lines with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Holstein.

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

The following zip codes were used: 51025

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 Holstein 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 Holstein compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Holstein broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Altoona, Elkader, Janesville, Lawton, Maharishi Vedic City, Osceola, West Point

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Holstein - Long Lines and Frontier.

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 Holstein, Iowa?

Frontier and Evertek Enterprises provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Holstein.

Holstein 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.