Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 50138, IA


In 50138 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 80.19% of the zip. 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 Fiber internet providers in 50138, IA.

To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in 50138, IA please click below.

50138, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 50138

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

79.46%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Lisco | Fiber

Availability:

16.09%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 50138 are not shown.

 

50138 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 50138 is fiber internet available?

50138, IA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 80.19% of 50138. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in 50138 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 50138?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 50138.

50138, IA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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The average 50138 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 80.19% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 50138?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50138 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.19% of 50138 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 2.01% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.37%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50138 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50138, along with details on where in 50138 and at what speeds.

Windstream Fiber in 50138, IA

Windstream fiber coverage

About 79.46%, or 9,287 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50138 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50138.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50138. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50138. The fastest plan anyone in 50138 can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50138 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 50138. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In 50138 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 50138 fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50138 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's 50138 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lisco Fiber in 50138, IA

Lisco fiber coverage

About 16.09%, or 1,881 people, have Lisco fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50138 area. Lisco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 50138.

 

Lisco fiber download speeds

Lisco is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50138. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lisco fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50138. The fastest plan anyone in 50138 can order from Lisco goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50138 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lisco customers in 50138. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lisco fiber upload speeds

In 50138 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lisco fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lisco is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other 50138 fiber providers. Lisco offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50138 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Lisco's 50138 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50138 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50138 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 50138 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in 50138 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 80.19% in 50138.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50138 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
501192.44%
502146.83%
5006213.89%
501639.13%
5022527.45%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
502563.88%
5021973.24%
5023296.00%
52534100.00%
502378.83%

What does fiber internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 50119, IA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
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  • 50062, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50163, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50225, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50256, IA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 50219, IA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 52534, IA: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 52577, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 50047, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

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  • 30529, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 31791, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 33980, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 36064, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 00616, PR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 38060, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 45807, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 46394, IN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds