In 50638 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.73% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 997 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in 50638
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in 50638 are not shown.
50638 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 50638 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.73% of 50638. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in 50638 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 50638?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 50638.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 50638 home can get up to 997 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 82.17% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50638.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of 50638, and slower in the east areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 50638?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50638 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.79% of 50638 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.58% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 90.63%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50638 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50638, along with details on where in 50638 and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in 50638, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 82.17%, or 2,797 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50638 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50638.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50638. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50638. The fastest plan anyone in 50638 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50638 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 50638 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 50638 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50638 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department Cable in 50638, IA
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable coverage
About 81.79%, or 2,784 people, have Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50638 area. Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50638.
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable download speeds
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50638. Versus other cable providers in the area, Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50638. The fastest plan anyone in 50638 can order from Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department goes up to 500 Mbps, and all 50638 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable upload speeds
In 50638 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department cable. Compared to other ISPs, Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50638 cable providers. Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50638 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
50638 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50638 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 50638 compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in 50638 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 997 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 82.73% in 50638.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50638 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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