In Clayton there are 6 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 959 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Clayton
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 Clayton are not shown.
Clayton Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Clayton
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Clayton. 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 Clayton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Clayton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Clayton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Clayton home can get up to 959 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.84% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 8.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Clayton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Clayton, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Clayton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Clayton you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.16% of Clayton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.84% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Clayton homes.
Internet Market Health in Clayton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Clayton 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 Clayton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Clayton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Clayton homes have between 2 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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. Clayton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 3 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, Clayton needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Clayton, along with details on where in Clayton and at what speeds.
Alpine Communications Fiber in Clayton, IA
Alpine Communications fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 49 people, have Alpine Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clayton area. Alpine Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Clayton.
Alpine Communications fiber download speeds
Alpine Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alpine Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Alpine Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Alpine Communications fiber upload speeds
In Clayton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Alpine Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alpine Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clayton fiber providers. Alpine Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Clayton, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 91.84%, or 45 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, and east Clayton area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Clayton.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Clayton 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 Clayton cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 49 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Clayton area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Clayton.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Clayton fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IA
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 53.06%, or 26 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central and northwest Clayton area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Clayton.
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Clayton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Clayton. The fastest plan anyone in Clayton can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Clayton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Clayton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Clayton fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Clayton is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
Clayton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Clayton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Clayton compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Clayton are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 959 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Clayton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Clayton 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Bagley, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyalusing, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garnavillo, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Littleport, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brodtville, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- McGregor, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Guttenberg, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Haven, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Froelich, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Patch Grove, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Yost, UT: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorkshire Park, VA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wyomanock, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Paauhau, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakmont, WV: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oberlin, OK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ockley, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ogden, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ogden, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oldtown, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds