In 50049 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 86.69% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 823 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Providers in 50049
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 50049 are not shown.
50049 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in 50049 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 86.69% of 50049. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in 50049 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 50049?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 50049.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 50049 home can get up to 823 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.78% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50049.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 50049, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 50049?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50049 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 24.07% of 50049 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 58.82% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for 12.24%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.87%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50049 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50049, along with details on where in 50049 and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in 50049, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 69.78%, or 4,531 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, west, south, north, northwest, east, southwest, and southeast 50049 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50049.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50049. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50049. The fastest plan anyone in 50049 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50049 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 50049 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 50049 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50049 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Cable in 50049, IA
Windstream cable coverage
About 22.98%, or 1,492 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50049 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 50049.
Windstream cable download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50049. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 50049. The fastest plan anyone in 50049 can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50049 customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 77.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream cable upload speeds
In 50049 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream cable. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50049 cable providers. Windstream offers 7 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50049 is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
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- 60.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
50049 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50049 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 50049 compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in 50049 are comparable versus the average speeds in Iowa: 966 Mbps in Iowa versus 823 Mbps in the zip. The state has greater cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 74.87% versus 86.69% in 50049.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50049 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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