In 52201 there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 119 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.

 

9 Internet Service Providers in 52201

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

87.37%

Avg. Speed:

120 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

13.58%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

Acira | Fiber

Availability:

6.95%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Windstream | Cable

Availability:

2.76%

Avg. Speed:

75 Mbps

KCTC | Fiber

Availability:

1.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

Cloudburst9 | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.63%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Louisa Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

11.44%

Avg. Speed:

8.0 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

2.21%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 52201 are not shown.

 

52201 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 52201 is internet available?

52201, IA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of 52201. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is US Cellular. Call one of the companies with service in 52201 above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in 52201.

 

How fast are internet speeds in 52201?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 52201.

52201, IA map of local internet speeds

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The average 52201 home can get up to 119 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.34% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 52201.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 52201, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.

 

What type of internet should I choose in 52201?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 52201 you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.92% of 52201 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for 59.98%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.10%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 52201 homes.

 

Internet Market Health in 52201

52201, IA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the 52201 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 52201 based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

52201 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 52201 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 52201 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 52201 needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 52201, along with details on where in 52201 and at what speeds.

Windstream DSL in 52201, IA

Windstream DSL coverage

About 87.37%, or 1,107 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 52201 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 52201.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 52201 customers is up to 120 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 47.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 16.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 52201 DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 52201 is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 114 Mbps.

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Windstream's 52201 DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 45.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 13.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 10.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in 52201, IA

Windstream fiber coverage

About 13.58%, or 172 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, south, and central 52201 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 52201 fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's 52201 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Acira Fiber in 52201, IA

Acira fiber coverage

About 6.95%, or 88 people, have Acira fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west 52201 area. Acira is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

Acira fiber download speeds

Acira is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Acira fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Acira goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Acira customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Acira fiber upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Acira fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Acira is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 52201 fiber providers. Acira offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Acira's 52201 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Cable in 52201, IA

Windstream cable coverage

About 2.76%, or 35 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the south and west 52201 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

Windstream cable download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 52201 customers is up to 75 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 54.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 40.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

Windstream cable upload speeds

In 52201 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 52201 cable providers. Windstream offers 3 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 52201 is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 6.0 Mbps.

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Windstream's 52201 cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 54.3% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 40.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

 

 

KCTC Fiber in 52201, IA

KCTC fiber coverage

About 1.34%, or 17 people, have KCTC fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest and north 52201 area. KCTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

KCTC fiber download speeds

KCTC is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fiber providers in the area, KCTC fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from KCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KCTC customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

KCTC fiber upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for KCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, KCTC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 52201 fiber providers. KCTC offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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KCTC's 52201 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 52201, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 1,267 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 52201 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 52201.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 52201 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's 52201 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in 52201, IA

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless coverage

About 97.63%, or 1,237 people, have Cloudburst9 fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 52201 area. Cloudburst9 is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 52201.

 

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless download speeds

Cloudburst9 is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cloudburst9 fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Cloudburst9 goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Cloudburst9 customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Cloudburst9 fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cloudburst9 is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 52201 fixed wireless providers. Cloudburst9 offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Cloudburst9's 52201 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in 52201, IA

Louisa Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 11.44%, or 145 people, have Louisa Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and north 52201 area. Louisa Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Louisa Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Louisa Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from Louisa Communications goes up to 8.0 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Louisa Communications customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Louisa Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Louisa Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 52201 fixed wireless providers. Louisa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Louisa Communications's 52201 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in 52201, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 2.21%, or 28 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest, east, central, and southeast 52201 area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 52201.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 52201. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 52201. The fastest plan anyone in 52201 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 52201 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 52201. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 52201 download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 52201 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 52201 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 52201 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

52201 Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 52201 or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in 52201 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in 52201 are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 959 Mbps in Iowa versus 119 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 100.00% versus 100.00% in 52201.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 52201 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

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What does internet service 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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