In Tama there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 72.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Tama, IA.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Tama
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 Tama are not shown.
Tama Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tama is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 72.37% of Tama. 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 Tama above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Tama?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Tama.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Tama home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.37% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Tama?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tama you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.27% of Tama homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.72% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.85%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tama homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tama, along with details on where in Tama and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Tama, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 72.37%, or 3,140 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, central, northwest, east, west, and northeast Tama area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Tama.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tama. The fastest plan anyone in Tama can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tama customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Tama 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 Tama cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tama is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Tama Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tama or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Tama compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Tama are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 72.37% in Tama.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tama 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
- Toledo, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Montour, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Le Grand, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Garwin, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Quarry, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Newburg, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ferguson, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Green Mountain, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Belle Plaine, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Traer, IA: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bloomfield, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Banner Elk, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Weyauwega, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Westville, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Wanamassa, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Versailles, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Utica, OH: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Paul, MO: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Shady Side, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Scranton, SC: less cable coverage, similar speeds