In 51301 there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 91.46% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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 51301
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 51301 are not shown.
51301 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in 51301 is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 91.46% of 51301. 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 51301 above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in 51301?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in 51301.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average 51301 home can get up to 989 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.39% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 51301.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of 51301, and slower in the north areas of the zip.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in 51301?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 51301 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.71% of 51301 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 51301 homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 51301, along with details on where in 51301 and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in 51301, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 90.07%, or 11,369 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 51301 area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 51301.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51301. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51301. The fastest plan anyone in 51301 can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 51301 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In 51301 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 fastest compared to other 51301 cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51301 is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Milford Communications Cable in 51301, IA
Milford Communications cable coverage
About 1.39%, or 175 people, have Milford Communications cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the north and northwest 51301 area. Milford Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 51301.
Milford Communications cable download speeds
Milford Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51301. Versus other cable providers in the area, Milford Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51301. The fastest plan anyone in 51301 can order from Milford Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all 51301 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Milford Communications cable upload speeds
In 51301 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Milford Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Milford Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 51301 cable providers. Milford Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51301 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
51301 Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 51301 or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in 51301 compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in 51301 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 989 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar cable availability compared to the zip. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 91.46% in 51301.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 51301 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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