In Black Hawk County there are 20 residential internet providers covering 98.24% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6,122 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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20 Internet Service Providers in Black Hawk County
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 Black Hawk County are not shown.
Black Hawk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.24% of Black Hawk County. 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 Cedar Falls Utilities. Now you can call companies in Black Hawk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Black Hawk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Black Hawk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Black Hawk County home can get up to 6,122 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 31.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 140 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Black Hawk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Black Hawk County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Black Hawk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Black Hawk County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.61% of Black Hawk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.42% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.76% of Black Hawk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Black Hawk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 9.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.8 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.3 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Black Hawk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 14 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Black Hawk County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Black Hawk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 14 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, Black Hawk County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Black Hawk County, along with details on where in Black Hawk County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Black Hawk County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 90.95%, or 119,276 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black Hawk County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Black Hawk County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 85.58%, or 112,235 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black Hawk County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 6.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Black Hawk County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 21.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 53.76%, or 70,505 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black Hawk County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Cedar Falls Utilities fiber coverage
About 31.45%, or 41,249 people, have Cedar Falls Utilities fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and north Black Hawk County area. Cedar Falls Utilities is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Black Hawk County.
Cedar Falls Utilities fiber download speeds
Cedar Falls Utilities is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cedar Falls Utilities fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Cedar Falls Utilities goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Cedar Falls Utilities fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cedar Falls Utilities is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. Cedar Falls Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Waterloo Fiber Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Waterloo Fiber fiber coverage
About 22.60%, or 29,632 people, have Waterloo Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, southeast, southwest, east, and west Black Hawk County area. Waterloo Fiber is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Black Hawk County.
Waterloo Fiber fiber download speeds
Waterloo Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Waterloo Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Waterloo Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Waterloo Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Waterloo Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Waterloo Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. Waterloo Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alpine Communications Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Alpine Communications fiber coverage
About 4.51%, or 5,920 people, have Alpine Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Black Hawk County area. Alpine Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Black Hawk County.
Alpine Communications fiber download speeds
Alpine Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alpine Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Alpine Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Alpine Communications fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alpine Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alpine Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. Alpine Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Heartland Technology Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Heartland Technology fiber coverage
About 1.59%, or 2,082 people, have Heartland Technology fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, south, east, northwest, and northeast Black Hawk County area. Heartland Technology is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Black Hawk County.
Heartland Technology fiber download speeds
Heartland Technology is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Heartland Technology fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Heartland Technology goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Heartland Technology fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Heartland Technology fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Heartland Technology is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. Heartland Technology offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dunkerton Communications Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Dunkerton Communications fiber coverage
About 1.51%, or 1,977 people, have Dunkerton Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Black Hawk County area. Dunkerton Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Black Hawk County.
Dunkerton Communications fiber download speeds
Dunkerton Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dunkerton Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Dunkerton Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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Dunkerton Communications fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Dunkerton Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dunkerton Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Black Hawk County fiber providers. Dunkerton Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Black Hawk County, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 1.09%, or 1,429 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, north, central, and west Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 946 Mbps.
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- 10.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 946 Mbps.
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- 10.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.03%, or 128,559 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black Hawk County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 42.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County 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 10 Mbps.
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- 42.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.63%, or 114,928 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County.
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 Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County 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 12 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 83.14%, or 109,039 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Black Hawk County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 143 Mbps.
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- 85.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 above average compared to other Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County 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 114 Mbps.
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- 85.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 67.30%, or 88,261 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Black Hawk County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 66.81%, or 87,615 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Black Hawk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 61.87%, or 81,133 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black Hawk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 61.87%, or 81,133 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black Hawk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 55.40%, or 72,650 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Black Hawk County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Black Hawk County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Black Hawk County customers is up to 563 Mbps.
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- 51.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County 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 the fastest compared to other Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 524 Mbps.
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- 51.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
STS Broadband Fixed Wireless in Black Hawk County, IA
STS Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 1.83%, or 2,398 people, have STS Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Black Hawk County area. STS Broadband is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Black Hawk County.
STS Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
STS Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black Hawk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, STS Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black Hawk County. The fastest plan anyone in Black Hawk County can order from STS Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Black Hawk County customers can get this speed.
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STS Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Black Hawk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for STS Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, STS Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Black Hawk County fixed wireless providers. STS Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black Hawk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Black Hawk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Black Hawk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Black Hawk County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Black Hawk County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 6,122 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 98.24% in Black Hawk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Black Hawk County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Grundy County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sac County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Humboldt County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cache County, UT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Napa County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brunswick County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, OR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hampton City, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tazewell County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ponce Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds