EarthLink Fiber

45% availability

Connection Types:

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

<strong>Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo</strong>

Windstream

10.28% availability

Connection Types:

, , , and

Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

No credit checks - No contracts

CenturyLink

86.22% availability

Connection Types:

, , , and

Speed up to:

60 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

Viasat

96.28% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

Mediacom

77.37% availability

Connection Types:

, and

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

HughesNet

99.38% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*per month w/ ACH enrollment & 24-month commitment. (full text)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Ames, IA

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Ames, IA

DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
Record up to 16 shows at once.
80,000 On Demand Titles.
FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Ames, IA

Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
Includes local channels
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

HughesNet

Ames, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Ames, IA has a total of 32 internet providers including 15 Fiber providers, 4 Cable providers, 14 DSL providers, 5 Copper providers, 10 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Ames, IA Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	EarthLink Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber
2.	Windstream	2 Gbps	Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone
3.	Earthlink 5G Home Internet	425 Mbps	Fixed Wireless and Mobile
4.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite and Phone
5.	Mediacom	150 Mbps	Cable, Television and Phone
6.	HughesNet	100 Mbps	Satellite and Phone
7.	CenturyLink	60 Mbps	Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Ames, Iowa

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Availability - HughesNet

Fastest Internet Speeds in Ames, Iowa

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
Windstream - 2 Gbps
Earthlink 5G Home Internet - 425 Mbps

Internet Provider Types in Ames, Iowa

Fiber - 10.93%
Cable - 77.37%
DSL - 86.7%
Copper - 12.98%
Fixed Wireless - 99.01%
Satellite - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Ames, Iowa

HughesNet - 99.38%
Viasat - 96.28%
CenturyLink - 86.22%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Ames, Iowa with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone
Springville Cooperative Telephone Association - 1 Gbps - Fiber and DSL
Algona Municipal Utilities - 500 Mbps - Fiber and Cable
ICS Advanced Technologies - 100 Mbps - Fiber, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
Radcliffe Telephone Company - 100 Mbps - Fiber
CenturyLink - 60 Mbps - Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone
Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association - 40 Mbps - Fiber
Colo Telephone Company - 25 Mbps - Fiber
Olin Telephone Company - 23 Mbps - Fiber, DSL and Fixed Wireless
Ringsted Telephone Company - 15 Mbps - Fiber, DSL and Fixed Wireless
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association - 5 Mbps - Fiber and DSL
Aureon - 2 Mbps - Fiber, DSL and Copper
Level 3 Communications - Fiber, DSL and Copper

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Ames, Iowa, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
CenturyLink - 60 Mbps - Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone
Earthlink 5G Home Internet - 425 Mbps - Fixed Wireless and Mobile
Mediacom - 150 Mbps - Cable, Television and Phone
Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Ames, IA

Which provider offers the best internet service in Ames, IA?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Ames, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Ames, IA?

There are currently 7 providers that offer internet service in Ames, IA.

What providers offer internet service in Ames, IA.

HughesNet, Viasat, CenturyLink, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, Mediacom, EarthLink Fiber and Windstream offer internet service in Ames, IA.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Ames, IA?

Earthlink 5G Home Internet is the cheapest internet provider in Ames, IA, with pricing starting at $39.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Ames, IA?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Ames, IA, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Is fiber internet available in Ames, IA?

Yes! Fiber internet covers 11% of Ames, IA.

Compare Internet Providers in Ames, Iowa by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Download	Max Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	HughesNetView Plans	100 Mbps	5 Mbps	Satellite and Phone	99.38%
2.	Rise Broadband	15 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fixed Wireless	98.87%
3.	ViasatView Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite and Phone	96.28%
4.	CenturyLinkView Plans	60 Mbps	60 Mbps	Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Television and Phone	86.22%
5.	Earthlink 5G Home InternetView Plans	425 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fixed Wireless and Mobile	86.10%
6.	MediacomView Plans	150 Mbps	20 Mbps	Cable, Television and Phone	77.37%
7.	EarthLink FiberView Plans	5 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber	45.00%
8.	ICS Advanced Technologies	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	Fiber, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless	29.19%
9.	WindstreamView Plans	2 Gbps	2 Gbps	Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Phone	10.28%
10.	Minerva Valley Telephone Company	10 Mbps	10 Mbps	DSL	3.05%
11.	Aureon	2 Mbps	~	Fiber, DSL and Copper	2.31%
12.	Woolstock Mutual Telephone Assoc.	8 Mbps	3 Mbps	DSL and Fixed Wireless	2.14%
13.	Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association	5 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fiber and DSL	1.82%
14.	Ringsted Telephone Company	15 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fiber, DSL and Fixed Wireless	1.82%
15.	Radcliffe Telephone Company	100 Mbps	50 Mbps	Fiber	1.04%
16.	GoldField Access Network	12 Mbps	12 Mbps	DSL	0.16%
17.	Springville Cooperative Telephone Association	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber and DSL	0.07%
18.	Olin Telephone Company	23 Mbps	1 Mbps	Fiber, DSL and Fixed Wireless	0.06%
19.	Colo Telephone Company	25 Mbps	25 Mbps	Fiber	0.06%
20.	Algona Municipal Utilities	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	Fiber and Cable	0.05%
21.	Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association	40 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fiber	0.03%
22.	Louisa Communications	12 Mbps	2 Mbps	DSL and Fixed Wireless	~
23.	Cyberonic	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless	~
24.	Level 3 Communications	~	~	Fiber, DSL and Copper	~
25.	T-Mobile	~	~	Fixed Wireless and Mobile	~