Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in 51242, IA


In 51242 there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 100.00% 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 51242, IA.

To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in 51242, IA please click below.

51242, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in 51242

Alliance Communications | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

17.45%

Avg. Speed:

100 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 51242 are not shown.

 

51242 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 51242 is fiber internet available?

51242, IA map of fiber internet availability
Click the map to explore

Fiber Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

Fiber is available in 100.00% of 51242. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Alliance Communications. Call one of the companies with service in 51242 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in 51242?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in 51242.

51242, IA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
Click the map to explore

Fiber Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average 51242 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 100.00% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in 51242?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 51242 you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of 51242 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 51242 homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 51242, along with details on where in 51242 and at what speeds.

Alliance Communications Fiber in 51242, IA

Alliance Communications fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 212 people, have Alliance Communications fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 51242 area. Alliance Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of 51242.

 

Alliance Communications fiber download speeds

Alliance Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51242. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alliance Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51242. The fastest plan anyone in 51242 can order from Alliance Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 51242 customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alliance Communications customers in 51242. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Alliance Communications fiber upload speeds

In 51242 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alliance Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alliance Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 51242 fiber providers. Alliance Communications offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51242 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Alliance Communications's 51242 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in 51242, IA

Fenton fiber coverage

About 17.45%, or 37 people, have Fenton fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northwest 51242 area. Fenton is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 51242.

 

Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Fenton is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 51242. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fenton fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 51242. The fastest plan anyone in 51242 can order from Fenton goes up to 100 Mbps, and all 51242 customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company customers in 51242. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Fenton Cooperative Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In 51242 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fenton fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fenton is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 51242 fiber providers. Fenton offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 51242 is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Fenton's 51242 fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

51242 Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 51242 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in 51242 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in 51242 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 100.00% in 51242.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 51242 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
51241100.00%
51230100.00%
5613899.47%
5617398.03%
5124696.20%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5124098.34%
5123588.22%
56116100.00%
57068100.00%
56146100.00%

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

  • 51241, IA: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 51230, IA: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 56138, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 56173, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 51246, IA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 51240, IA: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 57068, SD: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 56146, MN: equal fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 57005, SD: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 56129, MN: less fiber coverage, similar speeds

Zip Codes with Similar Populations

  • 42047, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 88416, NM: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 88419, NM: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 35766, AL: less fiber coverage, similar speeds
  • 35477, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 33944, FL: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 33877, FL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 31747, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 30070, GA: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds
  • 29921, SC: equal fiber coverage, faster speeds