Internet providers in Alta, IA

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.

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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What is the best internet provider in Alta?

Mediacom - Good for multiple users
CenturyLink - Low-cost options
Viasat - Widely available

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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 CTAM Plans
CenturyLink	DSL	40 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
Northwest Communications	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Northwest Communications
Evertek, Inc.	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	150 Mbps	N/A