In Humboldt County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 69.74% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 911 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 Humboldt County, IA.
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Humboldt County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Humboldt 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 Humboldt County are not shown.
Humboldt County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Humboldt County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.74% of Humboldt 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 Humboldt County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Humboldt County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Humboldt County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Humboldt County home can get up to 911 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 62.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Humboldt County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Humboldt County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Humboldt County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Humboldt County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 71.74% of Humboldt County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Humboldt County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Humboldt County, along with details on where in Humboldt County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Humboldt County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 62.01%, or 5,951 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, west, and southwest Humboldt County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Humboldt County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Humboldt County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Humboldt County. The fastest plan anyone in Humboldt County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Humboldt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Humboldt 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 Humboldt County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Humboldt County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Router 12 Networks Cable in Humboldt County, IA
Router 12 Networks cable coverage
About 7.73%, or 742 people, have Router 12 Networks cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Humboldt County area. Router 12 Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Humboldt County.
Router 12 Networks cable download speeds
Router 12 Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Humboldt County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Router 12 Networks cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Humboldt County. The fastest plan anyone in Humboldt County can order from Router 12 Networks goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Humboldt County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Router 12 Networks cable upload speeds
In Humboldt County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Router 12 Networks cable. Compared to other ISPs, Router 12 Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Humboldt County cable providers. Router 12 Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Humboldt County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Humboldt County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Humboldt County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Humboldt County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Humboldt County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 911 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 69.74% in Humboldt County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Humboldt 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
- Wright County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pocahontas County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bremer County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, SD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jasper County, MS: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Izard County, AR: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jack County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, AR: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, KS: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, SD: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson Parish, LA: less cable coverage, faster speeds