In Independence there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 84.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 977 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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Independence, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Independence
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 Independence are not shown.
Independence Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Independence is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 84.03% of Independence. 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 Independence above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Independence?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Independence.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Independence home can get up to 977 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 81.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.62% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Independence.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Independence, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Independence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Independence you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.37% of Independence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.63% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Independence homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Independence, along with details on where in Independence and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Independence, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 81.41%, or 6,132 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Independence area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Independence.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Independence 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 Independence cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications Cable in Independence, IA
Independence Telecommunications cable coverage
About 39.92%, or 3,007 people, have Independence Telecommunications cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Independence area. Independence Telecommunications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Independence.
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications cable download speeds
Independence Telecommunications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Independence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Independence Telecommunications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Independence. The fastest plan anyone in Independence can order from Independence Telecommunications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Independence customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications cable upload speeds
In Independence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Independence Telecommunications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Independence Telecommunications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Independence cable providers. Independence Telecommunications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Independence is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Independence Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Independence or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Independence compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Independence are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 977 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 84.03% in Independence.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Independence 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Otterville, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hazleton, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stanley, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fairbank, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oelwein, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Dewar, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Gilbertville, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Raymond, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- La Porte City, IA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Elk Run Heights, IA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Friday Harbor, WA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Fowler, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fox Point, WI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Miami, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Frankford, DE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin, NH: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fredericktown, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Fredericktown, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Nyack, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds