TV and Internet Providers in Union, IA


In Union 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 Union

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Minerva Valley Companies | Fiber

Availability:

1.11%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.25%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

33.61%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

23.33%

Avg. Speed:

143 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.97%

Avg. Speed:

100 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 Union are not shown.

 

Union 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 Union. 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 LightNet. Now you can call companies in Union with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Union?

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

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The average Union 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 Union?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union 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 Union 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 Union homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Union

Union, IA map of internet competition
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Internet Competition Key

4+ options
2 options
No alternatives

The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Union internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Union homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. Union 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, Union badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber in Union, IA

LightNet fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 720 people, have LightNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union area. LightNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Union.

 

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative customers in Union. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber upload speeds

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

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LightNet's Union fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Minerva Valley Companies Fiber in Union, IA

Minerva Valley Companies fiber coverage

About 1.11%, or 8 people, have Minerva Valley Companies fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Union area. Minerva Valley Companies is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union.

 

Minerva Valley Companies fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Minerva Valley Companies customers in Union. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Minerva Valley Companies fiber upload speeds

In Union download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Minerva Valley Companies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Minerva Valley Companies is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Union fiber providers. Minerva Valley Companies offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Minerva Valley Companies's Union fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Union, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 96.25%, or 693 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Union area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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

  • 69.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 30.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 2.4 Mbps.

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

  • 69.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 30.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 33.61%, or 242 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, central, southwest, north, west, south, southeast, and northeast Union area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union.

 

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 Union. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union. The fastest plan anyone in Union can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Union customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Union. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Union 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 Union fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Union fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Union, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 23.33%, or 168 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, northeast, southeast, and south Union area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Union.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Union. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union customers is up to 143 Mbps.

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

  • 63.7% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 26.8% up to 140.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Union 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 Union fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Union 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 95 Mbps.

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GigFire's Union fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 63.7% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 26.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Union, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 5.97%, or 43 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Union area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union. The fastest plan anyone in Union can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Union customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Union 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 below average compared to other Union fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nextlink's Union fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Union Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Union 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 Union.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50258100.00%
50269100.00%
50148100.00%
5020699.20%
50627100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5005199.68%
50005100.00%
50239100.00%
50621100.00%
5067298.34%

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