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

Polk City, IA High Speed Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 5 choices for service in Polk 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 Polk 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	98.9%
2	South Central Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	62.2%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	39.6%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk City of 7.08 Mbps are slower than the Polk County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Polk City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Polk City is 43.5% faster than the Polk County average and 3.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Polk City is 7.08 Mbps. This is 14.6% slower than the Polk County average and 39% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.0% of Polk County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 51.1% of Polk County residents
The average internet download speed in Polk County is 23.43 Mbps based upon 1851048 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Polk City is 16.4% faster than the average in Iowa and 3.8% 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 Polk 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 Polk City, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Polk City?

Mediacom and South Central Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Polk City.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50156 and 50226

What internet download speed do I need?

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

Click through to see how the Polk City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Belle Plaine, Eldora, Iowa City, Mount Vernon, Nora Springs, Tabor, West Point

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Polk City - South Central Communications and CenturyLink.

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 Polk City, Iowa?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 98.9% of Polk 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.

Polk 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.