In Norwalk there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 890 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 Norwalk

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

97.54%

Avg. Speed:

75 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

84.74%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | Fiber

Availability:

50.81%

Avg. Speed:

823 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

3.54%

Avg. Speed:

150 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

2.0 Mbps

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

Availability:

68.73%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

Norwalk 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 Norwalk is internet available?

Norwalk, IA map of internet availability

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

 

How fast are internet speeds in Norwalk?

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

Norwalk, IA map of local internet speeds

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The average Norwalk home can get up to 890 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 84.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.84% 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 Norwalk.

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

 

What type of internet should I choose in Norwalk?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 3.45% of Norwalk homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 84.74% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 9.33%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.49%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Norwalk homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Norwalk

Norwalk, IA map of internet competition

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.1 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

Norwalk 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, Norwalk 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. Norwalk 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, Norwalk is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink DSL in Norwalk, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 97.54%, or 11,318 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norwalk area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Norwalk.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norwalk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Norwalk. The fastest plan anyone in Norwalk can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.5 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Norwalk customers is up to 75 Mbps.

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

  • 15.5% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 38.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 12.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Norwalk download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Norwalk DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Norwalk is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.50 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Norwalk DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 41.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 11.8% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.5% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in Norwalk, IA

Mediacom cable coverage

About 84.74%, or 9,832 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norwalk area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Norwalk.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink Fiber in Norwalk, IA

Centurylink fiber coverage

About 50.81%, or 5,895 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, east, southwest, north, northeast, northwest, and south Norwalk area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Norwalk.

 

Centurylink fiber download speeds

Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norwalk. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Norwalk. The fastest plan anyone in Norwalk can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Norwalk customers is up to 823 Mbps.

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

  • 86.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink fiber upload speeds

In Norwalk 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 Norwalk fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 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 Norwalk 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 817 Mbps.

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

  • 86.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Norwalk, IA

Windstream DSL coverage

About 3.54%, or 411 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Norwalk 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 Norwalk.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Norwalk. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Norwalk. The fastest plan anyone in Norwalk can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Norwalk customers is up to 150 Mbps.

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

  • 73.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 16.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Norwalk 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 Norwalk DSL providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Norwalk is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 149 Mbps.

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

  • 73.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 16.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Norwalk, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 11,603 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norwalk 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 Norwalk.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Norwalk, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 68.73%, or 7,975 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Norwalk area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Norwalk.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Norwalk Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Norwalk are comparable versus the average speeds in Iowa: 959 Mbps in Iowa versus 890 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 Norwalk.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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