In Pottawattamie County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 80.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,977 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Pottawattamie County, IA.
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Pottawattamie County, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Pottawattamie 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 Pottawattamie County are not shown.
Pottawattamie County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Pottawattamie County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 80.16% of Pottawattamie County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cox. Call one of the companies with service in Pottawattamie County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Pottawattamie County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Pottawattamie County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Pottawattamie County home can get up to 1,977 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 78.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pottawattamie County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Pottawattamie County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Pottawattamie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pottawattamie County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 56.78% of Pottawattamie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 38.19% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.39%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pottawattamie County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pottawattamie County, along with details on where in Pottawattamie County and at what speeds.
Cox Communications Cable in Pottawattamie County, IA
Cox cable coverage
About 78.35%, or 73,392 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, central, south, northwest, and north Pottawattamie County area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pottawattamie County.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pottawattamie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pottawattamie County. The fastest plan anyone in Pottawattamie County can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Pottawattamie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Pottawattamie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pottawattamie County cable providers. Cox offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pottawattamie County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 73 Mbps.
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- 58.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Pottawattamie County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 1.80%, or 1,690 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Pottawattamie County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pottawattamie County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pottawattamie County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pottawattamie County. The fastest plan anyone in Pottawattamie County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pottawattamie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Pottawattamie 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 slowest compared to other Pottawattamie County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pottawattamie County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Pottawattamie County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pottawattamie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Pottawattamie County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Pottawattamie County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,977 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 80.16% in Pottawattamie County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pottawattamie 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
- Douglas County, NE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Saunders County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Adair County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, IA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Merrick County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, NE: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Allen County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Limestone County, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Liberty County, TX: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lawrence County, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lauderdale County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Laramie County, WY: more cable coverage, slower speeds