In Greater South Side there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 5,087 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Greater South Side
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 Greater South Side are not shown.
Greater South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Greater South Side. 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 Greater South Side with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Greater South Side?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Greater South Side.
Internet Speed Key
The average Greater South Side home can get up to 5,087 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,120 Mbps, which 99.20% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Greater South Side.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Greater South Side, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Greater South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Greater South Side you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.20% of Greater South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Greater South Side homes.
Internet Market Health in Greater South Side
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 4.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.4 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Greater South Side internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 5 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Greater South Side homes have between 3 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Greater South Side internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 11 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, Greater South Side is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Greater South Side, along with details on where in Greater South Side and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,800 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Greater South Side.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 99.20%, or 8,730 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater South Side.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Greater South Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greater South Side fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 97.97%, or 8,621 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater South Side.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 79 Mbps.
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- 26.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 26.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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
- 26.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 55.33%, or 4,869 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Greater South Side.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 1,848 Mbps.
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- 85.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 below average compared to other Greater South Side fiber providers. Quantum Fiber offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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 991 Mbps.
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- 85.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 46.30%, or 4,074 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southwest, north, central, south, northeast, southeast, and northwest Greater South Side area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Greater South Side.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 952 Mbps.
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- 34.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 65.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 the slowest compared to other Greater South Side fiber providers. Centurylink offers 4 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 922 Mbps.
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- 34.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 60.8% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Aureon DSL coverage
About 2.48%, or 218 people, have Aureon DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast and northeast Greater South Side area. Aureon is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Greater South Side.
Aureon DSL download speeds
Aureon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Aureon DSL is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Aureon goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Aureon DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Aureon DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Aureon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Greater South Side DSL providers. Aureon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 30 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Fidium DSL coverage
About 1.94%, or 171 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Greater South Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Greater South Side DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 8,800 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Greater South Side.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 average compared to other Greater South Side fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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 14 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 97.97%, or 8,621 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater South Side.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 one of the slowest compared to other Greater South Side fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 97.97%, or 8,621 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Greater South Side.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 one of the slowest compared to other Greater South Side fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 32.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.51%, or 8,493 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side 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 Greater South Side.
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 Greater South Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Greater South Side customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 65.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 average compared to other Greater South Side fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side 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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- 65.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 75.65%, or 6,657 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Greater South Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Greater South Side.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Greater South Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Greater South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Greater South Side can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Greater South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Greater South Side 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 the fastest compared to other Greater South Side fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Greater South Side is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Greater South Side Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Greater South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Greater South Side compare to the rest of Des Moines?
Internet speeds in Greater South Side are faster versus the average speeds in Des Moines: 4,674 Mbps in Des Moines versus 5,087 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Des Moines is 99.38% versus 100.00% in Greater South Side.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Greater South Side 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Fort des Moines, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southwestern Hills, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Park, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pioneer Park, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomfield-Allen, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Drake, Des Moines, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- River Bend, Des Moines, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Tolleston, Gary, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Rose Hill, Kirkland, WA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avon Hill, Cambridge, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mt Eden, Hayward, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pecan Creek, San Tan Valley, AZ: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Village Proper, Stockton, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leslie, Decatur, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Southwest Corridor, Billings, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- International District, Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gresham-North Central, Gresham, OR: equal internet coverage, faster speeds