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Stuart, 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 Stuart, 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 Stuart 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	95.6%
2	Coon Valley	Fiber, wireless	200 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
3	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	140 Mbps	20 Mbps	41.9%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Stuart 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 Stuart 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 Stuart are compared to Adair County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Stuart of 19.07 Mbps are slower than the Adair County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

Stuart Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 77.2% of the Adair County population
The average internet download speed in Stuart is 19.07 Mbps based upon 960 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 95.7% of the Stuart population
Fiber optic internet is available to 16.3% of Stuart residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Stuart, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Stuart is 3.8% slower than the Adair County average and 41.1% slower 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 Stuart 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 Stuart, Iowa.

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

Click through to see how the Stuart broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Aurelia, De Soto, Jefferson, Maquoketa, Palo, Shell Rock, Van Meter

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.

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

The following zip codes were used: 50250

Who has the fastest internet service in Stuart?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Stuart - CenturyLink.

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.

Stuart 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.