CLtel is an average-sized internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Iowa. Learn more about CLtel's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get CLtel internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting CLtel.
CLtel Availability Map
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On the map you can see CLtel's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0.52% | 1,000 Mbps |
How fast is CLtel's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, CLtel internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 1,000 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. This puts CLtel in the 65th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are noticeabley faster than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1,000 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 1,000 Mbps, placing CLtel in the 70th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is fast enough for a modern household.
What broadband services does CLtel offer?
Across the country CLtel offers fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service CLtel offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of CLtel customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
100.00% |
1,000 Mbps |
Can I get CLtel TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get CLtel internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does CLtel serve?
With coverage in 15 cities and 9 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake, IA | 99.43% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Mason City, IA | 21.99% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Ventura, IA | 98.48% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Portland, IA | 17.20% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Fertile, IA | 12.02% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Swaledale, IA | 23.12% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Freeman, IA | 23.08% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Rockwell, IA | 4.59% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Rock Falls, IA | 15.69% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Emery, IA | 38.75% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Miller, IA | 5.42% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Klemme, IA | 2.92% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Garner, IA | 0.58% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Nora Springs, IA | 0.57% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Forest City, IA | 0.14% | 1,000 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 50428, IA | 98.91% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50401, IA | 21.88% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50482, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50438, IA | 2.66% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50479, IA | 4.57% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50469, IA | 1.81% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50436, IA | 0.27% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50477, IA | 2.23% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50449, IA | 0.63% | 1,000 Mbps |