In Dubuque County there are 18 residential internet providers covering 99.18% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 989 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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18 Internet Service Providers in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County are not shown.
Dubuque 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 99.18% of Dubuque 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Dubuque County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Dubuque County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Dubuque County.

Internet Speed Key
The average Dubuque County home can get up to 989 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,075 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Dubuque County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Dubuque County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Dubuque County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dubuque 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 87.83% of Dubuque County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.59% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dubuque County homes.
Internet Market Health in Dubuque County

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Dubuque 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 Dubuque County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.3 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Dubuque County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 13 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Dubuque County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Dubuque County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, Dubuque County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dubuque County, along with details on where in Dubuque County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Dubuque County, IA

Mediacom cable coverage
About 83.54%, or 82,922 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, south, southwest, west, and southeast Dubuque County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage
About 74.70%, or 74,150 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, south, southeast, and northwest Dubuque County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 26.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 average compared to other Dubuque 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 Dubuque County is up to 40 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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- 1.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

ImOn Communications fiber coverage
About 67.11%, or 66,618 people, have ImOn Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, east, north, south, southwest, west, and southeast Dubuque County area. ImOn Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
ImOn Communications fiber download speeds
ImOn Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ImOn Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from ImOn Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ImOn Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ImOn Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dubuque County fiber providers. ImOn Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque 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
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber coverage
About 21.42%, or 21,267 people, have Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, north, southwest, southeast, central, northwest, and west Dubuque County area. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Dubuque County.
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dubuque County fiber providers. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque 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
Windstream DSL in Dubuque County, IA

Windstream DSL coverage
About 12.11%, or 12,023 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, northwest, and south Dubuque County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 97 Mbps.
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- 0.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Dubuque County DSL providers. Windstream offers 9 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 Dubuque County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 35.1% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Windstream fiber coverage
About 6.14%, or 6,090 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Dubuque County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dubuque County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque 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
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 5.66%, or 5,617 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, south, east, and northeast Dubuque 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 Dubuque County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 949 Mbps.
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- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 above average compared to other Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 949 Mbps.
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- 14.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 85.1% up to 940.0 Mbps
Cascade Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Cascade Communications fiber coverage
About 2.73%, or 2,707 people, have Cascade Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Dubuque County area. Cascade Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Cascade Communications fiber download speeds
Cascade Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Cascade Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Cascade Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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Cascade Communications fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Cascade Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Cascade Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Dubuque County fiber providers. Cascade Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque 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
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber coverage
About 2.52%, or 2,502 people, have Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Dubuque County area. Bernard Telephone & Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber download speeds
Bernard Telephone & Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Bernard Telephone & Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bernard Telephone & Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bernard Telephone & Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dubuque County fiber providers. Bernard Telephone & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Dubuque County, IA

Centurylink fiber coverage
About 2.28%, or 2,262 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, central, north, east, and northeast Dubuque County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 815 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 47.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Dubuque County 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 Dubuque County fiber providers. Centurylink 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 Dubuque County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 802 Mbps.
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- 35.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 46.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.95%, or 97,232 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque 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 Dubuque County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 13 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.70%, or 90,036 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 14 Mbps.
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- 67.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 89.11%, or 88,451 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dubuque County.
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is above average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 1,075 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 178 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,075.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 552.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 280.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County 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 above average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services 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 Dubuque County is up to 1,075 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Comelec Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,075.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.24%, or 64,765 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, and south Dubuque County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 15.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 65.24%, or 64,765 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, and south Dubuque County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 5.7 Mbps.
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- 15.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.83%, or 62,364 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dubuque County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.64%, or 47,292 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Dubuque County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 311 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Dubuque 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 147 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Sand Prarie fixed wireless coverage
About 13.86%, or 13,762 people, have Sand Prarie fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, southeast, northeast, south, and central Dubuque County area. Sand Prarie is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Sand Prarie fixed wireless download speeds
Sand Prarie is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sand Prarie fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Sand Prarie goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 49.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sand Prarie fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sand Prarie is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Sand Prarie 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 Dubuque County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Sand Prarie customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 49.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 5.40%, or 5,357 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Dubuque County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Dubuque County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.5 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA

Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.10%, or 1,087 people, have Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Dubuque County area. Bernard Telephone & Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Bernard Telephone & Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Bernard Telephone & Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bernard Telephone & Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Bernard Telephone & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Dubuque County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dubuque County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Dubuque County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Dubuque County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 989 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.18% in Dubuque County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dubuque 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
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kenosha County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Story County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Falls County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Garland County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Geauga County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grafton County, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds


