In Buena Vista County there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 68.18% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,416 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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Buena Vista County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County are not shown.
Buena Vista County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buena Vista County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 68.18% of Buena Vista County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Long Lines. Call one of the companies with service in Buena Vista County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Buena Vista County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Buena Vista County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Buena Vista County home can get up to 1,416 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,500 Mbps, which 56.77% 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 Buena Vista County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Buena Vista County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Buena Vista County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buena Vista County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.00% of Buena Vista County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.71% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.36%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.36%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.57% of Buena Vista County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buena Vista County, along with details on where in Buena Vista County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Buena Vista County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 67.83%, or 14,125 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, and southwest Buena Vista County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Buena Vista County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buena Vista County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buena Vista County. The fastest plan anyone in Buena Vista County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Buena Vista County customers can get this speed.
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Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Buena Vista 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 one of the fastest compared to other Buena Vista County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buena Vista County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Long Lines Cable in Buena Vista County, IA
Long Lines cable coverage
About 56.77%, or 11,821 people, have Long Lines cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southwest, and west Buena Vista County area. Long Lines is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Buena Vista County.
Long Lines cable download speeds
Long Lines is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buena Vista County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Long Lines cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buena Vista County. The fastest plan anyone in Buena Vista County can order from Long Lines goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Buena Vista County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Long Lines cable upload speeds
In Buena Vista County 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 Buena Vista County cable providers. Long Lines offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buena Vista County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Altatec Internet Cable in Buena Vista County, IA
Altatec Internet cable coverage
About 10.18%, or 2,119 people, have Altatec Internet cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Buena Vista County area. Altatec Internet is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Buena Vista County.
Altatec Internet cable download speeds
Altatec Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buena Vista County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Altatec Internet cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Buena Vista County. The fastest plan anyone in Buena Vista County can order from Altatec Internet goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Buena Vista County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Altatec Internet cable upload speeds
In Buena Vista County 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 Buena Vista County cable providers. Altatec Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buena Vista County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Buena Vista County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buena Vista County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Buena Vista County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Buena Vista County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,416 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 68.18% in Buena Vista County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buena Vista 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
- Cherokee County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, SD: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Wright County, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Dukes County, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dunklin County, MO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Feliciana Parish, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gunnison County, CO: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hocking County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minidoka County, ID: less cable coverage, slower speeds