In 51104 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.93% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,047 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 51104
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 51104 are not shown.
51104 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 51104 is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.93% of 51104. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in 51104 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 51104?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 51104.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 51104 home can get up to 1,047 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,500 Mbps, which 9.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 90.63% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 51104.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of 51104, and slower in the northwest areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 51104?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 51104 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.49% of 51104 homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.44% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 51104 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 51104, along with details on where in 51104 and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in 51104, IA

Sparklight cable coverage
About 99.93%, or 23,119 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 51104 area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 51104.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51104. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51104. The fastest plan anyone in 51104 can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 51104 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In 51104 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 51104 cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51104 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in 51104, IA

Long Lines cable coverage
About 9.30%, or 2,152 people, have Long Lines cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 51104 area. Long Lines is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 51104.
Long Lines cable download speeds
Long Lines is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51104. Versus other cable providers in the area, Long Lines cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51104. The fastest plan anyone in 51104 can order from Long Lines goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all 51104 customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Long Lines cable upload speeds
In 51104 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Long Lines cable. Compared to other ISPs, Long Lines is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 51104 cable providers. Long Lines offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51104 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
51104 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 51104 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 51104 compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in 51104 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,047 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 99.93% in 51104.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 51104 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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