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

Northwood, 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 Northwood, 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 Northwood 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	99.5%
2	LTD Broadband	wireless	250 Mbps	250 Mbps	99.9%
3	Winnebago Telecom Association	Fiber	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
4	CenturyLink	DSL	40 Mbps	3 Mbps	68.8%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Northwood 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 Northwood which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Northwood are compared to Worth County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Northwood of 53.64 Mbps are faster than the Worth County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Iowa.

Northwood Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 27.7% of the Worth County population
The average internet download speed in Northwood is 53.64 Mbps based upon 1920 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.5% of the Northwood population
Fiber optic internet is available to 100.0% of Northwood residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Northwood, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Northwood is 1.1% faster than the Worth County average and 65.6% 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 Northwood 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 Northwood, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Northwood?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 50459

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Northwood 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 Northwood compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Northwood broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Akron, Belle Plaine, Blue Grass, Clarence, Coralville, Knoxville, Sheldon

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Northwood - Winnebago Telecom Association.

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 Northwood, Iowa?

Winnebago Telecom Association provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Northwood.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Northwood 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.