In Ainsworth there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 130 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 Ainsworth

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

87.39%

Avg. Speed:

132 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

15.38%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

Acira | Fiber

Availability:

7.87%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Windstream | Cable

Availability:

1.88%

Avg. Speed:

92 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:

99.37%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

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

Availability:

2.68%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Louisa Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.07%

Avg. Speed:

8.0 Mbps

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

 

Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth is internet available?

Ainsworth, IA map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Ainsworth. 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 Ainsworth above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Ainsworth.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Ainsworth?

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

Ainsworth, IA map of local internet speeds

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The average Ainsworth home can get up to 130 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city 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 Ainsworth.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Ainsworth, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Ainsworth?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.73% of Ainsworth homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 58.59%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.69%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ainsworth homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Ainsworth

Ainsworth, IA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth 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.

Ainsworth 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, Ainsworth 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 city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ainsworth 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, Ainsworth needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Windstream DSL in Ainsworth, IA

Windstream DSL coverage

About 87.39%, or 977 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ainsworth area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ainsworth.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ainsworth. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Ainsworth. The fastest plan anyone in Ainsworth can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ainsworth customers is up to 132 Mbps.

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

  • 54.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 17.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 4.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth DSL providers. Windstream offers 14 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth 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 125 Mbps.

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

  • 53.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 7.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 2.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in Ainsworth, IA

Windstream fiber coverage

About 15.38%, or 172 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Acira Fiber in Ainsworth, IA

Acira fiber coverage

About 7.87%, or 88 people, have Acira fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Ainsworth area. Acira is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ainsworth.

 

Acira fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Acira fiber upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fiber providers. Acira offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Cable in Ainsworth, IA

Windstream cable coverage

About 1.88%, or 21 people, have Windstream cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

Windstream cable download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ainsworth. Versus other cable providers in the area, Windstream cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ainsworth. The fastest plan anyone in Ainsworth can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ainsworth customers is up to 92 Mbps.

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

  • 90.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

Windstream cable upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth cable providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth 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 7.4 Mbps.

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

  • 90.5% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

 

 

KCTC Fiber in Ainsworth, IA

KCTC fiber coverage

About 1.34%, or 15 people, have KCTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

KCTC fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

KCTC fiber upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fiber providers. KCTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 1,118 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless coverage

About 99.37%, or 1,111 people, have Cloudburst9 fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ainsworth area. Cloudburst9 is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ainsworth.

 

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Cloudburst9 fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fixed wireless providers. Cloudburst9 offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Ainsworth, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 2.68%, or 30 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, east, and southeast Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA

Louisa Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 1.07%, or 12 people, have Louisa Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth.

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 8.0 Mbps

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth fixed wireless providers. Louisa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ainsworth is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ainsworth Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Ainsworth are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 959 Mbps in Iowa versus 130 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 100.00% versus 100.00% in Ainsworth.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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