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

Best Mason City Internet Service Providers

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 6 choices for service in Mason 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 Mason 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	99.3%
2	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	77.2%
4	Router12 Networks	wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	83.6%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mason City IA Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Mason City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Mason City compare to Cerro Gordo County? The average speed in Mason City is 25.15 Mbps which is faster than Cerro Gordo County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Iowa average of 28.88 Mbps.

Mason City Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Mason City is 8.52 Mbps. This is 11.4% faster than the Cerro Gordo County average and 26.6% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 86.9% of Cerro Gordo County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 47.3% of Cerro Gordo County residents
The average internet download speed in Cerro Gordo County is 21.84 Mbps based upon 59312 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Mason City is 12.9% slower than the average in Iowa and 22.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Mason City is 25.15 Mbps based upon 43136 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Mason 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 Mason City, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mason City?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mason City.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50401 and 50402

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 Mason 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 Mason City compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Mason City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Beaverdale, Cedar Falls, Columbus Junction, Greene, Griswold, La Porte City, Remsen

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Mason City, Iowa population.

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 Mason City, Iowa?

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

Mason 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.