In Storm Lake there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 93.34% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,496 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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Storm Lake, IA Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Storm Lake
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 Storm Lake are not shown.
Storm Lake Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Storm Lake is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 93.34% of Storm Lake. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Long Lines. Call one of the companies with service in Storm Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Storm Lake?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Storm Lake.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Storm Lake home can get up to 1,496 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,500 Mbps, which 92.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Storm Lake.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Storm Lake, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Storm Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Storm Lake you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.60% of Storm Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.91% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.79%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.70% of Storm Lake homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Storm Lake, along with details on where in Storm Lake and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Storm Lake, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 92.85%, or 11,230 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Storm Lake area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Storm Lake.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Storm Lake. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Storm Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Storm Lake can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Storm Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Storm Lake is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in Storm Lake, IA
Long Lines cable coverage
About 92.64%, or 11,205 people, have Long Lines cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Storm Lake area. Long Lines is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Storm Lake.
Long Lines cable download speeds
Long Lines is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Storm Lake. Versus other cable providers in the area, Long Lines cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Storm Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Storm Lake can order from Long Lines goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Storm Lake customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Long Lines cable upload speeds
In Storm Lake download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Long Lines cable. Compared to other ISPs, Long Lines is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Storm Lake cable providers. Long Lines offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Storm Lake is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Storm Lake Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Storm Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Storm Lake compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Storm Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,496 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 93.34% in Storm Lake.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Storm Lake 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
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Alcoa, TN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Oak Grove, MO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
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