Sergeant Bluff, Iowa Broadband Internet Service

Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 4 choices for service in Sergeant Bluff, 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 Sergeant Bluff 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
1SparklightCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps96.6%
2Long LinesCable1000 Mbps1000 Mbps91.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Sergeant Bluff 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 Sergeant Bluff 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 Sergeant Bluff of 5.78 Mbps are faster than the Woodbury County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

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Sergeant Bluff Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Sergeant Bluff is 5.78 Mbps. This is 35.7% slower than the average in Iowa and 50.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Sergeant Bluff is 156% faster than the Woodbury County average and 35.1% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Sergeant Bluff is 5.78 Mbps. This is 34.7% faster than the Woodbury County average and 50.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 86.6% of Woodbury County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 19.4% of Woodbury County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Woodbury County is 17.1 Mbps based upon 155320 samples taken in the past year

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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 Sergeant Bluff 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 Sparklight as the top provider for Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

How do the internet speeds in Sergeant Bluff compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Sergeant Bluff broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Allison, Audubon, Davenport, Hartley, Humboldt, Princeton, Sergeant Bluff

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

The following zip codes were used: 51054

Who has the fastest internet service in Sergeant Bluff?

Sparklight and Long Lines with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Sergeant Bluff.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Sergeant Bluff, IA residents.




Sergeant Bluff 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.


Sparklight

  • 100+ channels
  • 200 hours of cloud DVR
  • 2 TV plans
  • No cable box required. Streams on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google-powered smart TVs or similiar
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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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