In the Des Moines area there are 27 residential internet providers covering 99.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,674 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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27 Internet Service Providers in Des Moines
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 the Des Moines area are not shown.
Des Moines 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 99.38% of the Des Moines area. 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 MetroNet. Now you can call companies in the Des Moines area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Des Moines area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Des Moines area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Des Moines home can get up to 4,674 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 1.75% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Des Moines area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Des Moines area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Des Moines area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Des Moines area you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.97% of Des Moines homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.43% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Des Moines homes.
Internet Market Health in Des Moines
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Des Moines area 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 the Des Moines area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Des Moines 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, Des Moines 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. Des Moines internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, the Des Moines area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Des Moines area, along with details on where in the Des Moines area and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Des Moines, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 89.89%, or 637,711 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Des Moines area.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Des Moines customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 85.04%, or 603,348 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Des Moines area.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 13.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines DSL providers. Centurylink offers 7 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 the Des Moines area 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 10 Mbps.
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- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Des Moines, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 58.86%, or 417,620 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Des Moines area.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Des Moines customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Des Moines area is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 36.44%, or 258,501 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Des Moines area.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 3,358 Mbps.
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- 24.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
- 60.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Des Moines fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 the Des Moines area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 2,752 Mbps.
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- 24.7% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 3,000.0 Mbps
- 63.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 26.51%, or 188,084 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Des Moines area.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Centurylink goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 1,065 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 45.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines fiber providers. Centurylink offers 13 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 the Des Moines area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1,021 Mbps.
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- 1.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 750.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Google Fiber fiber coverage
About 21.98%, or 155,922 people, have Google Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, north, southwest, central, east, northeast, and southeast Des Moines area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Des Moines area.
Google Fiber fiber download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Google Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Google Fiber goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 7,999 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Des Moines fiber providers. Google Fiber 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 the Des Moines area is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 7,999 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Mi-Fiber fiber coverage
About 8.52%, or 60,434 people, have Mi-Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Des Moines area. Mi-Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
Mi-Fiber fiber download speeds
Mi-Fiber is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mi-Fiber fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Mi-Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Des Moines customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mi-Fiber fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mi-Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mi-Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines fiber providers. Mi-Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Des Moines area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Des Moines, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber coverage
About 4.04%, or 28,641 people, have ICS Advanced Technologies fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, west, northeast, central, southwest, and northwest Des Moines area. ICS Advanced Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber download speeds
ICS Advanced Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ICS Advanced Technologies fiber is below average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from ICS Advanced Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 686 Mbps.
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- 64.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ICS Advanced Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines fiber providers. ICS Advanced Technologies offers 6 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 the Des Moines area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ICS Advanced Technologies customers can get speeds up to 685 Mbps.
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- 64.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Des Moines, IA
Fidium DSL coverage
About 2.89%, or 20,491 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, northeast, and south Des Moines area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Fidium goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 50.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines DSL providers. Fidium 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 the Des Moines area is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
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- 15.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 51.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL in Des Moines, IA
Aureon DSL coverage
About 1.49%, or 10,577 people, have Aureon DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Aureon is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
Aureon DSL download speeds
Aureon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Aureon DSL is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Aureon goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 2.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Aureon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Aureon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines DSL providers. Aureon 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 the Des Moines area is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Aureon customers can get speeds up to 9.8 Mbps.
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- 29.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.80%, or 700,917 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Des Moines area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines 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 the Des Moines area 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 12 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.96%, or 659,509 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines 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 the Des Moines area.
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 the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 49.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines 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 the Des Moines area 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 11 Mbps.
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- 49.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 82.06%, or 582,197 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Des Moines area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines 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 the Des Moines area 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 82.06%, or 582,197 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Des Moines area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines 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 the Des Moines area 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 33.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 71.33%, or 506,092 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Moines area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Des Moines area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 441 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 the Des Moines area is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 26.96%, or 191,290 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, and north Des Moines area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Des Moines area.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 58.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 the Des Moines area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 58.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 9.24%, or 65,568 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Des Moines area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 73 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 563 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 24.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 73.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area 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 Des Moines fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 10 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 the Des Moines area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 16 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 363 Mbps.
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- 26.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 48.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 16.0 Mbps
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
BTWI fixed wireless coverage
About 3.13%, or 22,231 people, have BTWI fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Des Moines area. BTWI is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Des Moines area.
BTWI fixed wireless download speeds
BTWI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Des Moines area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BTWI fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Des Moines area. The fastest plan anyone in the Des Moines area can order from BTWI goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines customers is up to 181 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
BTWI fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Des Moines area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BTWI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BTWI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines fixed wireless providers. BTWI 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 the Des Moines area is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, BTWI customers can get speeds up to 60 Mbps.
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- 20.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
Des Moines Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Des Moines area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Des Moines area compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in the Des Moines area are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 4,674 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.38% in the Des Moines area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Des Moines area 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
- Windsor Heights, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Hill, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berwick, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Urbandale, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Des Moines, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Johnston, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Altoona, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Norwalk, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scotch Ridge, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carlisle, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Provo, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Daytona Beach, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winston-Salem, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Syracuse, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ogden, UT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poughkeepsie, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Akron, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds