In Algona there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 93.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 971 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 Algona
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 Algona are not shown.
Algona Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Algona is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.43% of Algona. 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 Algona above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Algona?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Algona.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Algona home can get up to 971 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 150 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Algona.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Algona, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Algona?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Algona you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.14% of Algona homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.97% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Algona homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Algona, along with details on where in Algona and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Algona, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 90.25%, or 5,893 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Algona area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Algona.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Algona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Algona. The fastest plan anyone in Algona can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Algona customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Algona 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 Algona cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Algona is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities Cable in Algona, IA
Algona Municipal Utilities cable coverage
About 70.20%, or 4,584 people, have Algona Municipal Utilities cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Algona area. Algona Municipal Utilities is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Algona.
Algona Municipal Utilities cable download speeds
Algona Municipal Utilities is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Algona. Versus other cable providers in the area, Algona Municipal Utilities cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Algona. The fastest plan anyone in Algona can order from Algona Municipal Utilities goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Algona customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities cable upload speeds
In Algona download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Algona Municipal Utilities cable. Compared to other ISPs, Algona Municipal Utilities is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Algona cable providers. Algona Municipal Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Algona is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Algona Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Algona or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Algona compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Algona are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 971 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 93.43% in Algona.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Algona 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hobarton, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Lu Verne, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bode, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Livermore, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Inola, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Pinckneyville, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marlow, OK: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Neptune Beach, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sunset Beach, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nashport, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dayton, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds