In Buchanan County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 39.12% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 974 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Buchanan County, IA.
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Buchanan County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Buchanan County
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 Buchanan County are not shown.
Buchanan County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buchanan County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 39.12% of Buchanan County. 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 Buchanan County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Buchanan County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Buchanan County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Buchanan County home can get up to 974 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 37.76% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buchanan County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Buchanan County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Buchanan County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buchanan County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 68.85% of Buchanan County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 2.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Buchanan County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buchanan County, along with details on where in Buchanan County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 37.76%, or 7,765 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, and south Buchanan County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Buchanan County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buchanan County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buchanan County. The fastest plan anyone in Buchanan County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buchanan County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Buchanan County 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 Buchanan County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buchanan County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Independence Telecommunications cable coverage
About 15.24%, or 3,134 people, have Independence Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, south, and northwest Buchanan County area. Independence Telecommunications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Buchanan County.
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications cable download speeds
Independence Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buchanan County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Independence Telecommunications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buchanan County. The fastest plan anyone in Buchanan County can order from Independence Telecommunications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Buchanan County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Buchanan County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Independence Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Independence Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Buchanan County cable providers. Independence Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buchanan County is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Buchanan County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buchanan County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Buchanan County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Buchanan County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 974 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 39.12% in Buchanan County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buchanan County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Black Hawk County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Monroe County, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gallia County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gem County, ID: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Geneva County, AL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Goshen County, WY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Green County, KY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, NC: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grenada County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guanica Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, faster speeds