In Des Moines County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 78.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Des Moines County, IA.
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Des Moines County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Des Moines 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 Des Moines County are not shown.
Des Moines County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Des Moines County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 78.81% of Des Moines 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 Des Moines County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Des Moines County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Des Moines County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Des Moines County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.81% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Des Moines County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Des Moines County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.96% of Des Moines County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.75% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.07%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.02% of Des Moines County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Des Moines County, along with details on where in Des Moines County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Des Moines County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 78.81%, or 30,665 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Des Moines County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Des Moines County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Des Moines 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 Des Moines County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Des Moines County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Des Moines County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Des Moines County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Des Moines County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 78.81% in Des Moines County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Des Moines 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
- Henderson County, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Warren County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Peoria County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Appanoose County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Woodford County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Livingston County, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Noble County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Laclede County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Accomack County, VA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Knox County, IN: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kittitas County, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kendall County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds