| ISP | Lowest Price | Top Speeds |
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| Viasat | 12 Mbps for $50 | 30 Mbps fo $100 |
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| HughesNet | 25 Mbps for $40/mo (promo) | 25 Mbps for $150/mo w/50GB |
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Basic Internet Plans
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost |
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| .8 | .4 | $50 |
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| 1.5 | 1 | $50 |
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| 5 | 1 | $50 |
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- Basic plans are $50 per month
- $99 install fee
- 1TB data allowance
These plans are good for email, web surfing, social networking, and small file downloads.
Internet Only Plans
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost |
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| 5 | 5 | $60 |
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| 10 | 10 | $60 |
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| 25 | 25 | $60 |
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| 50 | 50 | $60 |
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| 100 | 100 | $60 |
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- Speeds depend on where you live and wiring in your location
- Plans are $60 per month
- $99 install fee
- 1TB data allowance
These plans are better for multiple device usage, streaming video, online gaming, large files, etc
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| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost |
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| 300 | 300 | $55 |
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| 500 | 500 | $65 |
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| 1GB | 1000 | $80 |
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Max speed per plan is based on your location.
Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 940 (fiber) | 940 | $100 |
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| 100 | 100 | $50 |
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| 80 | 80 | $50 |
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| 40 | 40 | $50 |
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| 20 | 10 | $50 |
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| 15 | 10 | $50 |
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- Speed varies by location
- CenturyLink plans are no contract
- Prices are for lifetime of agreement
- Purchase or lease a CenturyLink modem, or use your own
Corporate store located in Ames, Boone, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Mason City, Sioux City, Waterloo.
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Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 3 to 15 Mbps | 1.0 Mbps | $49.95 to 59.95 |
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| 18 to 30 Mbps | 1.5 Mbps | $59.95 |
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| 40 to 80 Mbps | 40 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
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| 100 to 115 Mbps * | 100 Mbps | $59.95 to $79.95 |
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| 200 to 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | $69.95 to $89.95 |
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| 1 Gb | 1Gb | $89.95 |
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| 2 Gb | 2 Gb | $19.95 |
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| 5 Gb | 5 Gb | $189.95 |
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- * Most popular plan
- All speeds are dependent on serviceability at physical address—speeds vary by distance.
- 24/7 Customer support via phone or chat
- 12 month commitment
- Router Rental: $12.95/month
- Professional Installation: $79.95 one-time fee
Available in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Waterloo and nearby areas.
Available in Boston, Holyoke, & Springfield and areas nearby.
Available in Baltimore, DC, Hagerstown and areas nearby.
Available in and around Auburn, Bangor, Portland, Preque Isle area.
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Fios
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 500 | ? | $50 |
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| 1 GB | 880 | $70 |
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| 2 GB | ? | $100 |
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| 5 GB | ? | $155 |
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- Fiber network
- 2 yr plans
- Price does not include equipment and a few other minor fees
Fios High Speed Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 6 | 6 | $28 |
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| 25 | 25 | $35 |
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| 115 | 115 | $45 |
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- High speed internet (private line connection) as opposed to cable
- Cable speeds may vary throughout the day since the signal is sent from a nearby cable box that might be shared with your neighbors.
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Mediacom Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 100 | 10 | $25 |
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| 300 | 20 | $45 |
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| 500 | 30 | ? |
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| 1000 | 50 | $55 |
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| 2000 | 1000 | ? |
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- Cable connection
- No contract length
- WiFi 360 extenders provide greater coverage throughout home
Corporate store located in Cedar Rapids.
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MetroNet
Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 100 | - | $50 |
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| 200 | - | $50 |
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| 500 | - | $60 |
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| 1GB | - | $60 |
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- Fiber
- Unlimited data
- No contract
- Can use your own modem
Available in the following areas: Ames, Bettendorf, Davenport, Le Claire, Nevada, Pleasant Valley
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Internet Packages
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| Up to 25 Mbps | 250 GB data cap | $45.94 |
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| Up to 50 Mbps | 250 GB data cap | $55.94 |
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| 25 Mbps Unlimited Data | no cap | $65 |
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| 50 Mbps Unlimited Data | no cap | $75 |
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- Pricing includes Deco Router
- Customers may save $5.00 by electing to provide their own Router
- No contract
- Pricing is Shown with Auto Pay (without Auto Pay monthly reoccurring cost is an additional $5.00)
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Spectrum Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 300 | (no data caps) | $50 |
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| 500 | (Internet Ultra upgrade) | $70 |
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| 1 GB | (Internet Gig upgrade) | $90 |
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- Advanced WiFi option lets you control what devices get wifi
- Cable connection
- Free modem
- Contract free plan
- No data caps
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High Speed Internet
| down (mbps) | up (mbps) | cost (mbps) |
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| 50 | # | $27 |
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| 200 | # | $37 |
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| 400 | fiber | $47 |
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| 500 | fiber | $57 |
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| 1000 | fiber | $67 |
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- No contract required for internet only plans.
- Modem and installation fees apply.
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Metered broadband
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
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| 12 | 40 GB | $50 / $70 |
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| 25 | 60 GB | $70 / $100 |
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| 50 | 300 GB | $200 / $300 |
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| 50 | 150 GB | $150 / $200 |
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| 50 | 100 GB | $100 / $150 |
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- 2 yr contract
- First price shown is for first 3 months (promo)
- After high speed data limit is used, you still get access to standard data (slower)
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Internet Only Plans
| download speed (Mbps) | high speed data (GB) | cost |
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| 25 | 15 GB | $65 |
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| 25 | 30 GB | $75 |
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| 25 | 45 GB | $110 |
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| 25 | 75 GB | $160 |
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- 2 year commitment
- lease or purchase equipment
- includes wi-fi.
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