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Slater, 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 Slater, 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 Slater 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	Huxley Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	500 Mbps	100.0%
2	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	92.8%
3	Windstream	Cable, DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	97.2%
4	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Slater 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 Slater 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 Slater are compared to Story County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Slater of 30.31 Mbps are faster than the Story County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Iowa.

Slater Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Slater is 5.46 Mbps. This is 39.3% slower than the average in Iowa and 52.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Slater is 20.7% faster than the Story County average and 6.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Slater is 5.46 Mbps. This is 42.1% slower than the Story County average and 52.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 83.4% of Story County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 75.8% of Story County residents
The average internet download speed in Story County is 25.11 Mbps based upon 290464 samples taken in the past year

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 Slater 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 Huxley Communications as the top provider for Slater, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in Slater?

Huxley Communications and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Slater.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50243 and 50244

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 Slater 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 Slater compare to other cities in Iowa?

Click through to see how the Slater broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cherokee, Clarinda, Harlan, Keota, Lisbon, Solon, Story City

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Slater - Huxley Communications.

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 Slater, Iowa?

Huxley Communications and Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Slater.

Slater 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.