Internet providers in Alta, IA

Residential (8)
Business (7)
Mobile (4)

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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

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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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Summary of Alta internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
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
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5
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.

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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.

Internet providers in Alta, IA

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