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Internet providers in Council Bluffs, IA

1. Cox Communications
95% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
2. CenturyLink
98% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Order online – Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $50/mo for 12 months

3. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
27% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
4. HughesNet
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Geo Satellite & Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(213)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 6/28/23.

5. Viasat
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
6. Nextlink Internet
10% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
7. Western Iowa Networks
14% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Cox Communications
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
2. CenturyLink
98% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Order online – Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $50/mo for 12 months

3. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
27% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
4. HughesNet
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Geo Satellite & Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(213)

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 6/28/23.

5. Viasat
99% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
6. Nextlink Internet
10% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
500Mbps
7. Ooma
50% available in Council Bluffs
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
8. Western Iowa Networks
14% available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. T-Mobile
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
T-Mobile
4GLTE

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2. Verizon Wireless
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

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3. AT&T Wireless
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE

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4. Mint
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

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5. Visible
Available in Council Bluffs
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

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What’s a good internet speed?

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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What is the best internet provider in Council Bluffs?

Internet Provider Types in Council Bluffs


Cable

61%
Coverage


Fiber

70%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Council Bluffs


3 Mbps

100%
Availability


10 Mbps

100%
Availability


25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%
Council Bluffs
100%
Iowa
79%
USA

Council Bluffs Residential Internet Coverage

The medium size city of Council Bluffs is the seventh largest city in Iowa. It's an economically diverse area with both blue- and white-collar workers. Residents are middle income and well-educated. They count on their internet services to pursue educational and career goals. Although just 79% of Iowa has access to high-speed internet, 97% of Council Bluffs can connect to these services.

Connection options for Council Bluff residents are quite limited. CenturyLink is the sole DSL provider in the area and Cox Communications is the only cable internet provider. They both reach 97% Council Bluff residents. Fiber optics have not reached the area, but residents can also opt for satellite internet from HughesNet.

In addition to the services offered to residents, 1% businesses in Council Bluffs can connect to fiber optics from Level 3 Communications.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Council Bluffs

Cox Communications offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

Western Iowa Networks offers internet at speeds up to 1000 Mbps

CenturyLink offers internet at speeds up to 940 Mbps

Nextlink Internet offers internet at speeds up to 500 Mbps

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Summary of Council Bluffs internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Cox Communications Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Cox Communications
CenturyLink Fiber 940 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Xtream Powered by Mediacom Cable 100 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xtream Powered by Mediacom
HughesNet Geo Satellite & Satellite 25 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Western Iowa Networks Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Western Iowa Networks

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Council Bluffs

Cox Communications

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Karla K | 09-18-2021

Very good

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Cox Communications

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Jean T | 01-07-2021

Staying in a motel and still get great service.

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CenturyLink

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Rachael M | 04-06-2015

I have had no issues or problems with my internet what so ever,Nor with customer service ither. I havent had to call about anything.

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