In 51002 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 75.43% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 996 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 51002
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 51002 are not shown.
51002 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 51002 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 75.43% of 51002. 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 51002 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 51002?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 51002.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 51002 home can get up to 996 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,500 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 51002.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of 51002, and slower in the southeast areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 51002?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 51002 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.47% of 51002 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 74.98% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 51002 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 51002, along with details on where in 51002 and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in 51002, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 74.91%, or 2,192 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, and west 51002 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 51002.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51002. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51002. The fastest plan anyone in 51002 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 51002 customers can get this speed.
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Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 51002 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 one of the fastest compared to other 51002 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51002 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Altatec Internet Cable in 51002, IA
Altatec Internet cable coverage
About 72.42%, or 2,119 people, have Altatec Internet cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, and west 51002 area. Altatec Internet is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 51002.
Altatec Internet cable download speeds
Altatec Internet is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51002. Versus other cable providers in the area, Altatec Internet cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51002. The fastest plan anyone in 51002 can order from Altatec Internet goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 51002 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Altatec Internet cable upload speeds
In 51002 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Altatec Internet cable. Compared to other ISPs, Altatec Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 51002 cable providers. Altatec Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51002 is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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51002 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 51002 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 51002 compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in 51002 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 996 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 75.43% in 51002.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 51002 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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