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

Iowa City, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City 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	98.3%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	65.9%
3	ImOn Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	500 Mbps	23.9%
4	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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

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 Iowa City of 10.99 Mbps are faster than the Johnson County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Iowa.

Iowa City Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 62.6% of the Johnson County population
The average internet download speed in Iowa City is 33.53 Mbps based upon 249280 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 96.6% of the Iowa City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 42.3% of Iowa City residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Iowa City, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Iowa City is 47.1% faster than the Johnson County average and 3.5% 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Iowa City?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 52240, 52242, 52243, 52244, 52245 and 52246

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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Iowa City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Anamosa, Audubon, Farley, Humboldt, Lamoni, Tiffin, Van Meter

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Iowa City - 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 Iowa City, Iowa?

Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Iowa City.

Iowa City 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.