TV and Internet Providers in Ames, NE


In Ames there are 17 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 737 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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17 Internet Service Providers in Ames

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

66.60%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Cox Communications | Fiber

Availability:

37.04%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Great Plains Communications | Fiber

Availability:

13.82%

Avg. Speed:

1,681 Mbps

WesTel Systems | Fiber

Availability:

6.33%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

1.92%

Avg. Speed:

200 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.78%

Avg. Speed:

33 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

85.99%

Avg. Speed:

140 Mbps

Stealth Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

71.79%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

61.23%

Avg. Speed:

191 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

58.54%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

42.03%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

40.31%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

40.31%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

25.14%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Viaero Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

11.52%

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 .


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Ames 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)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Ames. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Cox. Now you can call companies in Ames with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Ames?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ames.

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The average Ames home can get up to 737 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 9.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.41% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ames.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ames, and slower in the north areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Ames?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ames you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.20% of Ames homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.92%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.88%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ames homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Ames

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The map shows how competitive the Ames internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Ames based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.6 (very healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Ames internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ames homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Ames internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 11 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Ames is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink DSL in Ames, NE

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 66.60%, or 347 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, central, south, and north Ames area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ames.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Centurylink goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 25 Mbps.

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

  • 49.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 50.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ames DSL providers. Centurylink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Ames DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 49.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 50.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Cox Communications Fiber in Ames, NE

Cox fiber coverage

About 37.04%, or 193 people, have Cox fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and south Ames area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ames.

 

Cox Communications fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Cox Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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Cox's Ames fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Great Plains Communications Fiber in Ames, NE

Great Plains Communications fiber coverage

About 13.82%, or 72 people, have Great Plains Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, southwest, and south Ames area. Great Plains Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ames.

 

Great Plains Communications fiber download speeds

Great Plains Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Great Plains Communications fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Great Plains Communications goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 1,681 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Great Plains Communications customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 68.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 31.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Great Plains Communications fiber upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Great Plains Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Great Plains Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ames fiber providers. Great Plains Communications offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Great Plains Communications customers can get speeds up to 1,681 Mbps.

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Great Plains Communications's Ames fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 68.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 31.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

WesTel Systems Fiber in Ames, NE

WesTel Systems fiber coverage

About 6.33%, or 33 people, have WesTel Systems fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Ames area. WesTel Systems is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ames.

 

WesTel Systems fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to WesTel Systems customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

WesTel Systems fiber upload speeds

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

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WesTel Systems's Ames fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Ames, NE

Windstream DSL coverage

About 1.92%, or 10 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Ames area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ames.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Ames customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ames DSL providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 60 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's Ames DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 60.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 95.78%, or 499 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ames area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ames.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 33 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 88.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 85.99%, or 448 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ames area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ames.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 140 Mbps.

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

  • 71.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 17.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.

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GigFire's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 71.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 11.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 17.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Stealth Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

Stealth Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 71.79%, or 374 people, have Stealth Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, southeast, north, and central Ames area. Stealth Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ames.

 

Stealth Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Stealth Broadband customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Stealth Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Stealth Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Stealth Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. Stealth Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Stealth Broadband's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 61.23%, or 319 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, north, northeast, southwest, central, northwest, and south Ames area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ames.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Nextlink goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 191 Mbps.

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

  • 90.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 47 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 90.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 58.54%, or 305 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, west, northwest, northeast, southwest, and central Ames area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Ames.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 66.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 66.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 42.03%, or 219 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, southwest, and northwest Ames area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ames.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Ames customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Rise Broadband's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 40.31%, or 210 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Ames area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ames.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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

  • 22.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 77.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 22.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 77.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 40.31%, or 210 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, and northeast Ames area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ames.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ames customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 22.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 77.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.

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AT&T's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 22.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 77.1% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 25.14%, or 131 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Ames area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ames.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ames. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ames. The fastest plan anyone in Ames can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ames customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Viaero Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ames, NE

Viaero fixed wireless coverage

About 11.52%, or 60 people, have Viaero fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Ames area. Viaero is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ames.

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Viaero Wireless customers in Ames. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Viaero Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ames download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Viaero fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Viaero is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ames fixed wireless providers. Viaero offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ames is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Viaero's Ames fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ames Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Ames compare to the rest of Nebraska?

Internet speeds in Ames are slower versus the average speeds in Nebraska: 2,206 Mbps in Nebraska versus 737 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Nebraska is 98.77% versus 100.00% in Ames.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6862199.82%
68015100.00%
6802598.40%
6864998.81%
68044100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
68648100.00%
68072100.00%
68031100.00%
68018100.00%
6805799.53%

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