In Iowa State University there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 19.71% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,246 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.
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Iowa State University, Ames, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Iowa State University
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 Iowa State University are not shown.
Iowa State University Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Iowa State University is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 19.71% of Iowa State University. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Iowa State University above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Iowa State University?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Iowa State University.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Iowa State University home can get up to 3,246 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,120 Mbps, which 11.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Iowa State University.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Iowa State University, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Iowa State University?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Iowa State University you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.55% of Iowa State University homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.20% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 54.24% of Iowa State University homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Iowa State University, along with details on where in Iowa State University and at what speeds.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber coverage
About 17.00%, or 1,676 people, have ICS Advanced Technologies fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, southwest, and southeast Iowa State University area. ICS Advanced Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Iowa State University.
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber download speeds
ICS Advanced Technologies is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Iowa State University. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ICS Advanced Technologies fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Iowa State University. The fastest plan anyone in Iowa State University can order from ICS Advanced Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 250 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Iowa State University customers is up to 821 Mbps.
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- 76.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber upload speeds
In Iowa State University download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ICS Advanced Technologies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Iowa State University fiber providers. ICS Advanced Technologies offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Iowa State University is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 250 Mbps. On average, ICS Advanced Technologies customers can get speeds up to 821 Mbps.
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- 76.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 23.9% up to 250.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 11.32%, or 1,116 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, central, and south Iowa State University area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Iowa State University.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Iowa State University. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Iowa State University. The fastest plan anyone in Iowa State University can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Iowa State University customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Iowa State University download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Iowa State University fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Iowa State University is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 7.71%, or 760 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west Iowa State University area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Iowa State University.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Iowa State University. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Iowa State University. The fastest plan anyone in Iowa State University can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Iowa State University customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Iowa State University download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Iowa State University fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Iowa State University is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Iowa State University Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Iowa State University or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Iowa State University compare to the rest of Ames?
Fiber internet speeds in Iowa State University are much faster versus the average speeds in Ames: 0.00 Mbps in Ames versus 3,246 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Ames is 0.00% versus 19.71% in Iowa State University.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Iowa State University are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Crawford, Ames, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- College Creek, Ames, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Meredith, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lower Beaver, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas Acres, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union Park, Des Moines, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
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- Windsor Hills, Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glencove, Vallejo, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Park, Austin, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Grove, Worcester, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Downtown East, Las Vegas, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Woodstock, Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds