TV and Internet Providers in Atlantic, IA


In Atlantic there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.88% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 965 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Atlantic

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

96.74%

Avg. Speed:

17 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

93.54%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Massena Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

22.27%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.27%

Avg. Speed:

69 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.60%

Avg. Speed:

68 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

51.01%

Avg. Speed:

46 Mbps

Western Iowa Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

48.80%

Avg. Speed:

291 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

44.92%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.15%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.15%

Avg. Speed:

25 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 Atlantic are not shown.

 

Atlantic 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)

 

 

Availability maps for all providers in Atlantic

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Internet service is available in 99.88% of Atlantic. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Atlantic with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Atlantic?

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

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The average Atlantic home can get up to 965 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 96.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.82% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Atlantic.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Atlantic, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Atlantic?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.21% of Atlantic homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 72.13% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.54%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Atlantic homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Atlantic

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The map shows how competitive the Atlantic 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 Atlantic based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.6 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Atlantic internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Atlantic homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Atlantic internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Atlantic is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Centurylink DSL in Atlantic, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 96.74%, or 7,116 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic 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 Atlantic customers is up to 17 Mbps.

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

  • 23.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 76.8% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 fastest compared to other Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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 1.5 Mbps.

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

  • 23.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 76.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in Atlantic, IA

Mediacom cable coverage

About 93.54%, or 6,881 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atlantic cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's Atlantic cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Massena Telephone Company Fiber in Atlantic, IA

Massena Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 22.27%, or 1,638 people, have Massena Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Atlantic area. Massena Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Atlantic.

 

Massena Telephone Company fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Massena Telephone Company customers in Atlantic. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Massena Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

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

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Massena Telephone Company's Atlantic fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 99.27%, or 7,302 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Atlantic.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlantic customers is up to 69 Mbps.

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

  • 60.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 36.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 below average compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Atlantic is up to 20 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 60.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 36.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 98.60%, or 7,253 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic 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 Atlantic.

 

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 Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic 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 Atlantic customers is up to 68 Mbps.

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

  • 57.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 42.2% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 57.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 42.2% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 51.01%, or 3,752 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Atlantic.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlantic customers is up to 46 Mbps.

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

  • 2.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 97.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 average compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Atlantic is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.

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

  • 2.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 97.5% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 48.80%, or 3,590 people, have Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Atlantic area. Western Iowa Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Atlantic.

 

Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Western Iowa Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from Western Iowa Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Atlantic customers is up to 291 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Western Iowa Wireless customers in Atlantic. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 92.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Western Iowa Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. Western Iowa Wireless offers 4 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 Atlantic is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Western Iowa Wireless customers can get speeds up to 97 Mbps.

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Western Iowa Wireless's Atlantic fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 92.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 44.92%, or 3,304 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, southwest, east, central, northeast, and northwest Atlantic area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Atlantic.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 Atlantic fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 2.15%, or 158 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Atlantic area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Atlantic.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 one of the slowest compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Atlantic, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 2.15%, or 158 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Atlantic area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Atlantic.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Atlantic. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Atlantic. The fastest plan anyone in Atlantic can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Atlantic customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Atlantic 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 one of the slowest compared to other Atlantic fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Atlantic is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Atlantic Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Atlantic compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in Atlantic are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 965 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.88% in Atlantic.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5002299.69%
51552100.00%
50274100.00%
5154499.11%
5004296.63%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5084398.98%
51577100.00%
50020100.00%
51535100.00%
51531100.00%

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