Internet providers in Council Bluffs, IA

Internet in Council Bluffs

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

Council Bluffs Residential Internet Coverage

The medium size city of Council Bluffs is the seventh largest city in Iowa. It's an economically diverse area with both blue- and white-collar workers. Residents are middle income and well-educated. They count on their internet services to pursue educational and career goals. Although just 79% of Iowa has access to high-speed internet, 97% of Council Bluffs can connect to these services.

Connection options for Council Bluff residents are quite limited. CenturyLink is the sole DSL provider in the area and Cox Communications is the only cable internet provider. They both reach 97% Council Bluff residents. Fiber optics have not reached the area, but residents can also opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

In addition to the services offered to residents, 1% businesses in Council Bluffs can connect to fiber optics from Level 3 Communications.

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Average download speed
233.37 Mbps

Average upload speed
35.75 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
26.09 ms

Average jitter
8.09 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Council Bluffs?

Cox Communications - High-quality equipment
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Council Bluffs internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Cox Communications	Cable & Fiber	2000 Mbps	3.5/5
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internetor call 833-469-4276
Quantum Fiber	Fiber	2000 Mbps	4.1/5
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5
Starlink	Satellite	300 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Starlink
Nextlink Internet	Fixed Wireless	500 Mbps	3.5/5

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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We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

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