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Internet providers in Des Moines, IA

1. T-Mobile Home Internet
47% available in Des Moines
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Order online and get a $200 prepaid Mastercard when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.

2. Google Fiber
70% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps

Free installation. Mesh Wi-Fi included. No Contracts.

3. Quantum Fiber
30% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
940Mbps

Price for Life! Keep your monthly rate for as long as you keep your plan. Terms & conditions apply.

4. Mediacom
97% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

5. CenturyLink
36% available in Des Moines
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

Order online, Fiber Internet up to 100 Mbps for $55/mo

6. Rise Broadband
99% available in Des Moines
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
7. Hughesnet
99% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(420)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

8. Viasat
99% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
9. Nextlink Internet
14% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
10. Google Fiber Webpass
70% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Free installation. No Contracts. Wi-Fi included.

11. MVTV Wireless Internet
50% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
12. NexGen Communications
57% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mediacom
97% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

2. Rise Broadband
99% available in Des Moines
Rise Broadband
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Link not provided
3. Hughesnet
99% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(420)ā—Š

New customers get $25 off per month their first year. Terms apply.

4. Viasat
99% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
5. Nextlink Internet
14% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
6. Zayo Group
23% available in Des Moines
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
7. Ooma
50% available in Des Moines
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
8. MVTV Wireless Internet
50% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
50Mbps
9. NexGen Communications
57% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
1. Mint
Available in Des Moines
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
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Available in Des Moines
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
3. Verizon Wireless
27% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
4. AT&T Wireless
27% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š
5. Tello Mobile
27% available in Des Moines
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Ratingā—Š

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

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

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

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

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

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

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

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

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Des Moines

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Des Moines area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$73.39/mo

Average speed
105.8 Mbps

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Des Moines Residential Internet Coverage

One of the largest cities in the Midwest, Des Moines is a huge gathering hub for the businesses, residents, and visitors of Iowa. Consistent internet is a key priority for many of the people who live and work in this bustling metropolis. Cable, fiber, DSL, and satellite options are available.

Centurylink Prism has come out as a major fiber internet provider throughout the Midwest. Several key parts of Des Moines fall within their service area, including most areas north of the McKinley School Neighborhood. Some southern areas are covered, including Bloomfield-Allen and Jordan Park. Service stops short of several centrally located neighborhoods, including East Village and Capitol Park.

DSL provider CenturyLink has a consistent coverage area that reaches all of Des Moines, spreading into bordering cities and suburbs.

Through Windstream, residents on the outer fringes of Des Moines access high-speed internet. Some of the neighborhoods within this service area are the southmost point of Greater South Side, Union Park, Fairmont Park, and Douglas Acres.

Mediacom_s service map mirrors that of Centurylink, spanning northern neighborhoods like Meredith and Highland Park. The service map extends beyond southern neighborhoods like Southwestern Hills, South Park, and Magnolia Hills. From west to east, service stretches from Waterbury and Waveland Woods to Gray_s Woods and Laurel Hill.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Des Moines

Average download speed
105.76 Mbps

Average upload speed
55.6 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
42.35 ms

Average jitter
21.97 ms

 

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Learn more about T-Mobile Home Internet

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Learn more about Mediacom

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Learn more about MVTV Wireless Internet

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Summary of Des Moines internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Google Fiber Fiber 8000 Mbps 4.5/5
Quantum Fiber Fiber 940 Mbps 4.1/5 View Plans for Quantum Fiber
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
CenturyLink DSL 100 Mbps 3.4/5 View Plans for CenturyLink
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Nextlink Internet
Google Fiber Webpass Fiber 1000 Mbps 5.0/5 View Plans for Google Fiber Webpass
MVTV Wireless Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps N/A View Plans for MVTV Wireless Internet
NexGen Communications Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for NexGen Communications

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 Des Moines

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on internet providers in Des Moines.

CenturyLink

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Reing M | 02-20-2023

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Slowest wifi ever cant even play a video game without having a bunch of ping strikes horrible speed

Was this review helpful? Yes 7 No 1

CenturyLink

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Sherry B | 02-24-2021

They are always improving services

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CenturyLink

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Reing M | 02-20-2023

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Slowest wifi ever cant even play a video game without having a bunch of ping strikes horrible speed

Was this review helpful? Yes 7 No 1

CenturyLink

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Sherry B | 02-24-2021

They are always improving services

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