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Internet providers in Dubuque, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet
59% available in Dubuque
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

For a limited time, get a FREE 40-inch Smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet online or $150 back. Terms apply.

Verizon Home Internet
95% available in Dubuque
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(18)
Mediacom
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

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

CenturyLink
25% available in Dubuque
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
140Mbps

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

Nextlink Internet
60% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
300Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Starlink
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
220Mbps

User Rating(183)
ispMint
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
5Mbps
CS Technologies, Inc.
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Abundant Net
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
DSL & Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
ImOn Communications LLC
50% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
MVTV Wireless Internet
50% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications
10% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Mediacom
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

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

Nextlink Internet
60% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
300Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
CS Technologies, Inc.
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Abundant Net
99% available in Dubuque
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
ImOn Communications LLC
50% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Cable & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
MVTV Wireless Internet
50% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Dubuque
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
Bernard Telephone & Communications
10% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
Mint
Available in Dubuque
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Available in Dubuque
Connection:
Mobile
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4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Verizon Wireless
67% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
AT&T Wireless
65% available in Dubuque
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

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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 Dubuque

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

Average starting price
$204.52/mo

Average speed
131.6 Mbps

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Dubuque Residential Internet Coverage

Dubuque is the ninth largest city in Iowa. It's an historic area with many buildings dating before World War II. Residents of Dubuque are both blue- and white-collar and well-educated. They tend to be low income and enjoy short commutes. Dubuque residents depend on their internet connection to connect with the community and further their education. Compared with just 79% of Iowa, 100% of Dubuque has access to high-speed internet.

Connection options in Dubuque are limited. Mediacom is the only cable internet provider in the area, reaching 100% of residents. DSL is provided to 97% of Dubuque by CenturyLink, who has a monopoly on that service for residents. Fiber optics have not yet come to Dubuque, but residents can opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

Level 3 Communications is slowly bringing fiber optics to Dubuque businesses. Currently, they supply the service to 1% of commercial users in the area.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Dubuque

Average download speed
131.57 Mbps

Average upload speed
53.59 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
28.7 ms

Average jitter
6.92 ms

 

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Internet Provider Availability Map

Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

Learn more about Verizon Home Internet

Learn more about Mediacom

Learn more about CenturyLink

Learn more about Nextlink Internet

Learn more about Hughesnet

Learn more about Viasat

Learn more about Starlink

Learn more about ispMint

Learn more about CS Technologies, Inc.

Learn more about Abundant Net

Learn more about ImOn Communications LLC

Learn more about MVTV Wireless Internet

Learn more about Bernard Telephone & Communications

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Summary of Dubuque internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
CenturyLink DSL 140 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Starlink
ispMint 5G Home 5 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for ispMint
CS Technologies, Inc. DSL & Fiber 1000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for CS Technologies, Inc.
Abundant Net DSL & Wireless LTE 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Abundant Net
ImOn Communications LLC Cable & Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.0/5
MVTV Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps N/A View Plans for MVTV Wireless Internet
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber & Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps N/A View Plans for Bernard Telephone & Communications

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.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Dubuque

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on internet providers in Dubuque.

CenturyLink

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Mary R | 10-19-2020

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Customer service reps are rude. Internet keeps going off

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David S | 08-11-2020

They provide a good internet but it could be faster than what it is but I feel good about what they have provide

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Mary R | 07-03-2020

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Speed is low and drops internet frequently

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Mary R | 07-03-2020

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Speed is low and drops internet frequently

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CenturyLink

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David S | 08-11-2020

They provide a good internet but it could be faster than what it is but I feel good about what they have provide

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Mary R | 10-19-2020

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Customer service reps are rude. Internet keeps going off

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