Orange City, 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 Orange 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 Orange 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
1Mutual (IA)Cable, Fiber1000 Mbps200 Mbps99.8%
2Long LinesCable, Fiber500 Mbps500 Mbps89.4%
3FrontierDSL, Fiber115 Mbps115 Mbps93.0%
4Evertek Enterpriseswireless25 Mbps3 Mbps100.0%
5ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Orange 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 Orange City which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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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 Orange City of 5.8 Mbps are slower than the Sioux County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

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Orange City Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 12.8% of the Sioux County population

  • The average internet download speed in Orange City is 38.85 Mbps based upon 5080 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Orange City population

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 29.3% of Orange City residents

  • There are 6 residential internet providers in Orange City, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Orange City is 21.6% faster than the Sioux County average and 19.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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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 Orange 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 Mutual (IA) as the top provider for Orange City, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Orange City?

Mutual (IA) with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Orange City.

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

The following zip codes were used: 51041

How do the internet speeds in Orange City compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Orange City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carroll, Clinton, Garner, Grinnell, Urbana, Van Meter, Woodward

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Orange City - Mutual (IA), 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 Orange City, Iowa?

Evertek Enterprises provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Orange City.

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.




Orange 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.


DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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Sling

  • 50+ channels
  • 50 hours of DVR storage
  • No annual contracts
  • Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices
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