In Dallas County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 90.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 998 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 Dallas County, IA.
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Dallas County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Dallas 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 Dallas County are not shown.
Dallas County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dallas County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 90.54% of Dallas 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 Dallas County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dallas County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dallas County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dallas County home can get up to 998 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.33% 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 30 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dallas County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Dallas County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dallas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dallas County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 81.43% of Dallas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 14.82% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.18%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dallas County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dallas County, along with details on where in Dallas County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Dallas County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 90.33%, or 90,039 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dallas County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dallas County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dallas County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dallas County. The fastest plan anyone in Dallas County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dallas County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Dallas 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 Dallas County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dallas County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Dallas County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dallas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dallas County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Dallas County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 998 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 90.54% in Dallas County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dallas 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
- Polk County, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Guthrie County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jasper County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Audubon County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Poweshiek County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Johnson County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lenawee County, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wicomico County, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bay County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Craven County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bradley County, TN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Burleigh County, ND: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nash County, NC: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Monongalia County, WV: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nassau County, FL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Navajo County, AZ: less cable coverage, faster speeds