In Howard County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,326 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Howard County
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Internet service is available in 99.61% of Howard 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 OmniTel Communications. Now you can call companies in Howard County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 2,326 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 12.48% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Howard County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Howard County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard 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 65.56% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.09%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.
Internet Market Health in Howard County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Howard 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 Howard County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Howard County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Howard County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, 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. Howard County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Howard County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Howard County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 79.50%, or 7,528 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southwest, southeast, south, and central Howard County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 95 Mbps.
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- 27.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 28.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County DSL providers. Windstream offers 11 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 Howard County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
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- 33.0% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Howard County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 54.61%, or 5,171 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, southwest, north, and central Howard County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Howard County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Howard County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 33.41%, or 3,164 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northeast Howard County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 1,915 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Windstream 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 Howard County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,915 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in Howard County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co fiber coverage
About 20.79%, or 1,969 people, have Harmony Telephone Co fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, north, south, southeast, central, southwest, and west Howard County area. Harmony Telephone Co is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
Harmony Telephone Co fiber download speeds
Harmony Telephone Co is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Harmony Telephone Co fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Harmony Telephone Co goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Harmony Telephone Co fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Harmony Telephone Co is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Harmony Telephone Co offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard 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
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Howard County, IA
OmniTel Communications fiber coverage
About 12.48%, or 1,182 people, have OmniTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, north, and central Howard County area. OmniTel Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
OmniTel Communications fiber download speeds
OmniTel Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OmniTel Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from OmniTel Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OmniTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OmniTel Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. OmniTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Howard County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 2.20%, or 208 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Howard 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 Howard County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 57 Mbps.
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- 64.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Howard County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
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- 64.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 31.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Howard County, IA
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.09%, or 103 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Howard County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Howard County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 10.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 90.69%, or 8,587 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard 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 Howard County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 60.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 39.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 the slowest compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Howard County is up to 3.0 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 2.2 Mbps.
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- 60.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 39.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 83.31%, or 7,889 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 420 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 54.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 above average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 8 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 Howard County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 56.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 76.80%, or 7,272 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard 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 much of Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 58.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 13 Mbps.
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- 58.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 73.41%, or 6,951 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southwest, south, central, southeast, and west Howard County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Howard County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard 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 Howard County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 22.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 6.1 Mbps.
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- 32.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 56.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 51.24%, or 4,852 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, south, central, southwest, and north Howard 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 Howard County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless coverage
About 44.36%, or 4,200 people, have Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. Harmony Telephone Co is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Howard County.
Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless download speeds
Harmony Telephone Co is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Harmony Telephone Co goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Harmony Telephone Co fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Harmony Telephone Co is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fixed wireless providers. Harmony Telephone Co offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 23.62%, or 2,237 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Howard County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 148 Mbps.
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- 81.9% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Howard County 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 114 Mbps.
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- 81.9% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howard County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 3.38%, or 320 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Howard County 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 Howard County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Howard County 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 Howard County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Howard County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Howard County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 2,326 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.61% in Howard County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Winneshiek County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Allamakee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Worth County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sauk County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pondera County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kearney County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kearny County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keith County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kemper County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keweenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keya Paha County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds