West Burlington, 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 West Burlington, 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 West Burlington 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
1MediacomCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps99.0%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber100 Mbps40 Mbps68.0%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4Local Internet ServiceFiber100 Mbps100 Mbps36.4%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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West Burlington 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 West Burlington have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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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 West Burlington of 8.67 Mbps are faster than the Des Moines County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.

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West Burlington Internet Access Facts

  • The average download speed in West Burlington is 60.4% faster than the Des Moines County average and 21.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in West Burlington is 8.67 Mbps. This is 9.5% faster than the Des Moines County average and 25.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 79.4% of Des Moines County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 33.1% of Des Moines County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Des Moines County is 24.5 Mbps based upon 52264 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in West Burlington is 36.1% faster than the average in Iowa and 21.3% 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 West Burlington 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 West Burlington, Iowa.

Who has the fastest internet service in West Burlington?

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

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

The following zip codes were used: 52601 and 52655

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new West Burlington internet service.

Speed Devices Typical Usage
25+ Mbps1-2 devicesWeb browsing
Music streaming
HD video streaming
100+ Mbps3-5 devicesVideo conferencing
4K video streaming
Online gaming
1000+ Mbps6+ devicesMultiple video or 4K streams
Zero latency gaming

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

Click through to see how the West Burlington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Atkins, Clarion, Corning, Iowa Falls, Lansing, Perry, Treynor

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there are fiber internet providers in West Burlington - CenturyLink and Local Internet Service.

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 West Burlington, Iowa?

Mediacom provides broadband internet service to 99.0% of West Burlington.

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.




West Burlington 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.


Mediacom

  • 170+ channels
  • TiVo integrated search
  • 3 video package tiers
  • Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
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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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