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Internet providers in Alta, IA

Mediacom
77% available in Alta
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

CenturyLink
42% available in Alta
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
80Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

Nextlink Internet
80% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Viasat
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(181)
T-Mobile Home Internet.
81% available in Alta
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

Rural Waves, LLC
55% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
4Mbps
Altatec
70% available in Alta
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Northwest Communications
98% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Evertek, Inc.
100% available in Alta
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Mediacom
77% available in Alta
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

Nextlink Internet
80% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Viasat
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Rural Waves, LLC
55% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
4Mbps
Altatec
70% available in Alta
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Northwest Communications
98% available in Alta
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Evertek, Inc.
100% available in Alta
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Mint
Available in Alta
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Alta
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
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Tello Mobile
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
99% available in Alta
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Alta

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Alta area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$216.75/mo

Average speed
12.8 Mbps

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Alta Residential Internet Coverage

Located in northwestern Iowa, Alta is a small city with roughly 1,800 residents. This community is largely residential, but is also home to several successful small businesses. With the ISPs listed on this page, you can find coverage options that accommodate your home or business in the Alta area.

There are multiple providers that offer DSL service in Alta. You might start your search with CenturyLink. This national ISP has DSL and fiber optic coverage choices in Alta, offering some of the area's top download speeds. The network stretches past Alta to include other small communities in Iowa. The area's other main option for DSL is Windstream, which supplies extremely fast download speeds.

You can also consider cable options accessible to Alta residents. Mediacom offers download speeds comparable to those accessible through Windstream. Altatec is a regional option. Through Altatec, people in every part of Alta can enjoy dependable coverage choices.

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Average download speed
12.8 Mbps

Average upload speed
8.82 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
46.41 ms

Average jitter
21.18 ms

 

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Learn more about Evertek, Inc.

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Summary of Alta internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
T-Mobile Home Internet. 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
Rural Waves, LLC Fixed Wireless 4 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for Rural Waves, LLC
Altatec Cable 50 Mbps N/A View Plans for Altatec
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for Northwest Communications
Evertek, Inc. Fiber & Fixed Wireless 150 Mbps N/A View Plans for Evertek, Inc.

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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