Internet providers in Ames, TX

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What is the best internet provider in Ames?

Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Frontier - No-contract plans available
AT&T - Great value
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

Internet Provider Types in Ames

Cable

72%
Coverage

DSL

40%
Coverage

Fiber

95%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Ames

3 Mbps

100%
Availability

10 Mbps

100%
Availability

25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%

Ames

84%

Texas

79%

USA

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Ames Residential Internet Coverage

With just over 1,000 residents, the city of Ames is a small, tight-knit community in Texas. Whether you use the Internet for entertainment, education, or work, there's a plan that suits you. Explore your options with the listings on this page.

One of the main companies to serve the Ames area is AT&T. The AT&T DSL network is widespread throughout Texas, reaching almost all of Ames. Fiber optic service is starting to become more widespread, but hasn't yet reached most of Ames. Those on the AT&T network can reach a top download speed of 75 Mbps.

If cable Internet is more your speed, check out plans offered by Xfinity. Xfinity has an established network in the Ames region, reaching most of its largest neighborhoods and commercial areas. Xfinity is also one of the fastest options in Ames, reaching a top download speed of 100 Mbps.

Frontier has started to expand its options in this region. It is a main provider of DSL in Ames.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Ames

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1200 Mbps

Viasat offers internet at speeds up to 100 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers internet at speeds up to 25 Mbps

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Summary of Ames internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
AT&T	DSL	12 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5

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.

Internet providers in Ames, TX

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