CNS is a small internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Iowa. Learn more about CNS's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get CNS 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 CNS.
CNS Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see CNS'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 | 0.44% | 51 Mbps |
How fast is CNS's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, CNS internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 45 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 51 Mbps. This puts CNS in the 11th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are much slower than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 15 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 21 Mbps, placing CNS in the 15th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is too slow for a modern household.
What broadband services does CNS offer?
Across the country CNS offers fixed wireless and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service CNS offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of CNS customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
0.60% |
1,000 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
99.95% |
45 Mbps |
Where is CNS Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The CNS fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 0.60% of CNS's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload.
Where is CNS Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The CNS Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 99.95% of CNS's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 45 Mbps down and 15 Mbps up.
Can I get CNS 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 CNS internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does CNS serve?
With coverage in 24 cities and 20 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls, IA | 95.88% | 45 Mbps |
| Ackley, IA | 99.73% | 88 Mbps |
| Aplington, IA | 97.67% | 45 Mbps |
| Alden, IA | 98.43% | 45 Mbps |
| Wellsburg, IA | 96.76% | 45 Mbps |
| Burdette, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| Robertson, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| Geneva, IA | 96.21% | 45 Mbps |
| Austinville, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| Bradford, IA | 76.09% | 45 Mbps |
| Steamboat Rock, IA | 40.84% | 45 Mbps |
| Cleves, IA | 97.18% | 45 Mbps |
| Faulkner, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| Buckeye, IA | 84.10% | 45 Mbps |
| Owasa, IA | 91.98% | 45 Mbps |
| Kesley, IA | 80.22% | 45 Mbps |
| Popejoy, IA | 50.17% | 45 Mbps |
| Parkersburg, IA | 3.91% | 45 Mbps |
| Holland, IA | 11.24% | 45 Mbps |
| Gifford, IA | 23.92% | 45 Mbps |
| Eldora, IA | 1.03% | 45 Mbps |
| Williams, IA | 4.19% | 45 Mbps |
| Hansell, IA | 3.15% | 45 Mbps |
| Hampton, IA | 0.14% | 45 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 50126, IA | 96.45% | 45 Mbps |
| 50601, IA | 99.80% | 78 Mbps |
| 50604, IA | 99.66% | 45 Mbps |
| 50006, IA | 98.83% | 45 Mbps |
| 50680, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| 50633, IA | 98.72% | 45 Mbps |
| 50672, IA | 49.08% | 45 Mbps |
| 50041, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| 50665, IA | 1.87% | 45 Mbps |
| 50627, IA | 1.66% | 45 Mbps |
| 50227, IA | 49.18% | 45 Mbps |
| 50642, IA | 4.96% | 45 Mbps |
| 50441, IA | 0.49% | 45 Mbps |
| 50625, IA | 1.54% | 45 Mbps |
| 50638, IA | 0.38% | 45 Mbps |
| 50071, IA | 1.18% | 45 Mbps |
| 50230, IA | 0.55% | 45 Mbps |
| 50608, IA | 100.00% | 45 Mbps |
| 50271, IA | 0.70% | 45 Mbps |
| 50122, IA | 0.14% | 45 Mbps |