Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 50579, IA


In 50579 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 79.41% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,568 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 50579, IA.

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50579, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 50579

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | Fiber

Availability:

79.41%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | Fiber

Availability:

60.01%

Avg. Speed:

1,752 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 50579 are not shown.

 

50579 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 50579 is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 79.41% of 50579. 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 50579 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 50579?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 50579.

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The average 50579 home can get up to 1,568 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the zip is 2,000 Mbps, which 45.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 34.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50579.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of 50579, and slower in the east areas of the zip.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 50579?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50579 you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.41% of 50579 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 3.89% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.15%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50579 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50579, along with details on where in 50579 and at what speeds.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in 50579, IA

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage

About 79.41%, or 2,325 people, have Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50579 area. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50579.

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50579. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50579. The fastest plan anyone in 50579 can order from Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 50579 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association customers in 50579. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds

In 50579 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 50579 fiber providers. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50579 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association's 50579 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fiber in 50579, IA

Windstream fiber coverage

About 60.01%, or 1,757 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the central, west, south, north, northeast, southwest, and southeast 50579 area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 50579.

 

Windstream fiber download speeds

Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50579. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout 50579. The fastest plan anyone in 50579 can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50579 customers is up to 1,752 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 50579. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 75.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 24.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fiber upload speeds

In 50579 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50579 fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50579 is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,752 Mbps.

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Windstream's 50579 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 75.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 24.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50579 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50579 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 50579 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in 50579 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,568 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the zip. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 79.41% in 50579.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50579 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50552100.00%
50586100.00%
5056377.13%
5145369.11%
5144985.80%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5057573.03%
5056178.88%
50538100.00%
5051896.91%
5143384.03%

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

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