In 50061 there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 67.61% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 606 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in 50061

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

67.61%

Avg. Speed:

606 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 50061 are not shown.

 

50061 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 50061 is fiber internet available?

50061, IA map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 67.61% of 50061. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Centurylink. Call one of the companies with service in 50061 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 50061?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 50061.

50061, IA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average 50061 home can get up to 606 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 940 Mbps, which 41.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.70% of homes can only purchase plans up to 40 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50061.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 50061, and slower in the northeast areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 50061?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50061 you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.99% of 50061 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 58.26% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 22.81%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.94%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50061 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50061, along with details on where in 50061 and at what speeds.

Centurylink Fiber in 50061, IA

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 67.61%, or 1,150 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, northwest, southwest, west, central, southeast, northeast, and north 50061 area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50061.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50061. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 50061. The fastest plan anyone in 50061 can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50061 customers is up to 606 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in 50061. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 61.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In 50061 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50061 fiber providers. Centurylink offers 5 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 50061 is up to 940 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 589 Mbps.

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Centurylink's 50061 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 61.7% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 14.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 16.3% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50061 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50061 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 50061 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in 50061 are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 966 Mbps in Iowa versus 606 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 74.87% versus 67.61% in 50061.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50061 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
28.43%
43.42%
50.82%
63.90%
60.50%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
14.43%
98.23%
63.97%
50.63%
0.00%

What does fiber 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.

Nearby Zip Codes

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  • 50321, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50261, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50325, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50263, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50229, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 50324, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

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  • 04910, ME: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 31079, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 54909, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 55932, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 72039, AR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 20137, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 49905, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
  • 01731, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds