In Dickinson County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 85.86% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 887 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 Dickinson County, IA.
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Dickinson County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County are not shown.
Dickinson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dickinson County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 85.86% of Dickinson 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 Dickinson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dickinson County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dickinson County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dickinson County home can get up to 887 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.93% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.92% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dickinson County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Dickinson County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dickinson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dickinson County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.71% of Dickinson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.20% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.55%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dickinson County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dickinson County, along with details on where in Dickinson County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Dickinson County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 72.93%, or 12,911 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, northeast, northwest, west, north, and southwest Dickinson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dickinson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dickinson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dickinson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dickinson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dickinson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Dickinson 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 Dickinson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dickinson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Milford Communications Cable in Dickinson County, IA
Milford Communications cable coverage
About 20.06%, or 3,551 people, have Milford Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Dickinson County area. Milford Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dickinson County.
Milford Communications cable download speeds
Milford Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dickinson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Milford Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dickinson County. The fastest plan anyone in Dickinson County can order from Milford Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Dickinson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Milford Communications cable upload speeds
In Dickinson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Milford Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Milford Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dickinson County cable providers. Milford Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dickinson County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Dickinson County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dickinson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dickinson County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Dickinson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 887 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 85.86% in Dickinson County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dickinson 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
- Emmet County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lyon County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Worth County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Turner County, SD: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Mitchell County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hutchinson County, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pike County, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis County, NY: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Phelps County, NE: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Phillips County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Piatt County, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens County, AL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, GA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds