In Denison there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 941 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.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Denison

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

95.99%

Avg. Speed:

41 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

92.26%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Western Iowa Networks | Fiber

Availability:

75.30%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | Fiber

Availability:

3.06%

Avg. Speed:

115 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.98%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

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

Availability:

3.03%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Denison 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 Denison is internet available?

Denison, IA map of internet availability

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

 

How fast are internet speeds in Denison?

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

Denison, IA map of local internet speeds

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The average Denison home can get up to 941 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 93.67% 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 Denison.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Denison, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Denison?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.48% of Denison homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 18.31% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 4.23%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.98%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Denison homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Denison

Denison, IA map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Denison 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 Denison based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.6 (healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Denison 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, Denison homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Denison internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Denison is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Earthlink DSL in Denison, IA

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 95.99%, or 8,682 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Denison area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Denison.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Denison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Denison. The fastest plan anyone in Denison can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Denison customers is up to 41 Mbps.

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

  • 10.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 38.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 38.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Denison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Denison DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 Denison is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Denison DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 38.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 38.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in Denison, IA

Mediacom cable coverage

About 92.26%, or 8,345 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Denison area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Denison.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In Denison 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 fastest compared to other Denison cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Denison is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's Denison cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Western Iowa Networks Fiber in Denison, IA

Western Iowa Networks fiber coverage

About 75.30%, or 6,811 people, have Western Iowa Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Denison area. Western Iowa Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Denison.

 

Western Iowa Networks fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Western Iowa Networks customers in Denison. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Western Iowa Networks fiber upload speeds

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

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Western Iowa Networks's Denison fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications Fiber in Denison, IA

Frontier fiber coverage

About 3.06%, or 277 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Denison area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Denison.

 

Frontier Communications fiber download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Denison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Denison. The fastest plan anyone in Denison can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, and all Denison customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds

In Denison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Denison fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Denison is up to 115 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Frontier's Denison fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 115.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Denison, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 99.98%, or 9,043 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Denison area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Denison.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Denison, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 3.03%, or 274 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, southeast, and east Denison 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 Denison.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Denison 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 below average compared to other Denison 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 Denison is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Denison Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Denison are comparable versus the average speeds in Iowa: 959 Mbps in Iowa versus 941 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 Denison.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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