In Fairfax there are 15 residential internet providers covering 99.88% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 953 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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15 Internet Service Providers in Fairfax
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 Fairfax are not shown.
Fairfax 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 99.88% of Fairfax. 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 Fairfax with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Fairfax?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Fairfax.
Internet Speed Key
The average Fairfax home can get up to 953 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.36% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairfax.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Fairfax, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Fairfax?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairfax you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.11% of Fairfax homes.
- Cable is fastest for 56.25% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.51%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fairfax homes.
Internet Market Health in Fairfax
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Fairfax 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 Fairfax based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Fairfax 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, Fairfax homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Fairfax internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 13 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, Fairfax is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairfax, along with details on where in Fairfax and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Fairfax, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 93.06%, or 3,780 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, north, northwest, west, east, south, and southwest Fairfax area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
South Slope Fiber in Fairfax, IA
South Slope fiber coverage
About 26.29%, or 1,068 people, have South Slope fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Fairfax area. South Slope is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairfax.
South Slope fiber download speeds
South Slope is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, South Slope fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from South Slope goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Slope fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for South Slope fiber. Compared to other ISPs, South Slope is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fairfax fiber providers. South Slope offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Fairfax, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 25.43%, or 1,033 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and east Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax 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 Fairfax customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 41.3% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 the fastest compared to other Fairfax DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Fairfax is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 9.1 Mbps.
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- 41.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Fairfax, IA
ImOn Communications fiber coverage
About 19.87%, or 807 people, have ImOn Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fairfax area. ImOn Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairfax.
ImOn Communications fiber download speeds
ImOn Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ImOn Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from ImOn Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ImOn Communications fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax fiber providers. ImOn Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Iowa) Fiber in Fairfax, IA
ATC Communications fiber coverage
About 11.82%, or 480 people, have ATC Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and northwest Fairfax area. ATC Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax.
ATC Communications (Iowa) fiber download speeds
ATC Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ATC Communications fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from ATC Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ATC Communications (Iowa) fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ATC Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ATC Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Fairfax fiber providers. ATC Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax 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 Fairfax, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 10.51%, or 427 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Fairfax, IA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 10.51%, or 427 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Centurylink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax fiber providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.78%, or 4,053 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfax area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax 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 Fairfax customers is up to 93 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 18 Mbps.
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- 91.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.46%, or 4,040 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfax 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 Fairfax.
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 Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax 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 Fairfax customers is up to 35 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 5.3 Mbps.
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- 13.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 92.17%, or 3,744 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairfax area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairfax.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairfax customers is up to 150 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairfax fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Fairfax is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 130 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 26.12%, or 1,061 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, southeast, and south Fairfax area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fairfax.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.33%, or 582 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, southeast, southwest, and west Fairfax area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.33%, or 582 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, southeast, southwest, and west Fairfax area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Fairfax fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Fairfax, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 10.51%, or 427 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Fairfax area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Fairfax.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairfax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Fairfax. The fastest plan anyone in Fairfax can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Fairfax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Fairfax 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 Fairfax fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairfax is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Fairfax Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairfax or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Fairfax compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Fairfax are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 953 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.88% in Fairfax.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairfax 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.
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- East Amana, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
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