TV and Internet Providers in Slifer, IA


In Slifer there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Slifer

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | Fiber

Availability:

75.94%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) | Fiber

Availability:

55.64%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Northwest Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

16 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

82.71%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

62.41%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

12.78%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

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 Slifer are not shown.

 

Slifer Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Slifer. 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 Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. Now you can call companies in Slifer with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Slifer?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Slifer.

Slifer, IA map of local internet speeds
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The average Slifer home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Slifer?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Slifer you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Slifer homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • 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 Slifer homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Slifer

Slifer, IA map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Slifer 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 Slifer based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Slifer internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Slifer homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Slifer internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Slifer needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Slifer, along with details on where in Slifer and at what speeds.

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Slifer, IA

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage

About 75.94%, or 101 people, have Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Slifer area. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Slifer.

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Slifer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds

In Slifer download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Slifer fiber providers. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slifer is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association's Slifer fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) Fiber in Slifer, IA

LVCTA fiber coverage

About 55.64%, or 74 people, have LVCTA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, northwest, and southeast Slifer area. LVCTA is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Slifer.

 

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) fiber download speeds

LVCTA is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LVCTA fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from LVCTA goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Slifer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) fiber upload speeds

In Slifer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LVCTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LVCTA is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Slifer fiber providers. LVCTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slifer is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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LVCTA's Slifer fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Slifer, IA

Northwest Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 133 people, have Northwest Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Slifer area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Slifer.

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Northwest Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Slifer customers is up to 16 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 36.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 63.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Slifer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Slifer fixed wireless providers. Northwest Communications 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 Slifer is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Northwest Communications customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.

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Northwest Communications's Slifer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 5.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 31.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 63.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Slifer, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 82.71%, or 110 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, southwest, south, west, northwest, and southeast Slifer area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Slifer.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Slifer customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 90.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Slifer download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Slifer fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Slifer 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 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Slifer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 90.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Slifer, IA

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 62.41%, or 83 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, east, west, northwest, and central Slifer area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Slifer.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Slifer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Slifer 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 Slifer fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slifer is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Rise Broadband's Slifer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Slifer, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 12.78%, or 17 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Slifer area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Slifer.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Slifer. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Slifer. The fastest plan anyone in Slifer can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Slifer customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Slifer. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Slifer 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 Slifer fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Slifer is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Slifer fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Slifer Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Slifer or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Slifer compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in Slifer are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Slifer.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Slifer are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50538100.00%
50523100.00%
50586100.00%
50543100.00%
5056699.78%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50552100.00%
51453100.00%
50544100.00%
50518100.00%
50217100.00%

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