EarthLink Fiber

45% availability

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

Price from:

$39.95

User Review:

EarthLink Fiber provides Fiber Internet and DSL Internet services in Ames, IA.

Windstream

10.28% availability

Speed up to:

2 Gbps

Price from:

$39.99

User Review:

Windstream provides Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Phone services in Ames, IA.

CenturyLink

86.22% availability

Speed up to:

60 Mbps

Price from:

$50.00

User Review:

CenturyLink provides Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Fixed Wireless Internet, Television and Phone services in Ames, IA.

Viasat

96.28% availability

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

User Review:

Viasat provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Ames, IA.

Xtream by Mediacom

77.37% availability

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$29.99

User Review:

Xtream by Mediacom provides Cable Internet, Television and Phone services in Ames, IA.

HughesNet

99.38% availability

Speed up to:

100 Mbps

Price from:

$74.99*

User Review:

*per month w/ ACH enrollment & 24-month commitment. (full text)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

HughesNet provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Ames, IA.

Television Only Providers in Ames, IA

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Ames, IA

DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
Record up to 16 shows at once.
80,000 On Demand Titles.
FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Call now for Dish Network internet availability at your address.

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Ames, IA

Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
Includes local channels
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Call now for DIRECTV internet availability at your address.

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

HughesNet

Ames, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Ames, IA has a total of 30 internet providers including 15 Fiber Internet providers, 4 Cable Internet providers, 15 DSL Internet providers, 5 Copper Internet providers, 9 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Ames, IA Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	EarthLink Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
2.	Windstream	2 Gbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Phone
3.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
4.	Xtream by Mediacom	150 Mbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone
5.	HughesNet	100 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
6.	CenturyLink	60 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Fixed Wireless Internet, Television and Phone

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Ames, Iowa

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Availability - HughesNet

Fastest Internet Speeds in Ames, Iowa

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
Windstream - 2 Gbps
Viasat - 150 Mbps

Internet Provider Types in Ames, Iowa

Fiber Internet - 10.93%
Cable Internet - 77.37%
DSL Internet - 86.7%
Copper Internet - 12.98%
Fixed Wireless Internet - 99.01%
Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Ames, Iowa

HughesNet - 99.38%
Viasat - 96.28%
CenturyLink - 86.22%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Ames, Iowa with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Phone
Springville Cooperative Telephone Association - 1 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Algona Municipal Utilities - 500 Mbps - Fiber Internet and Cable Internet
ICS Advanced Technologies - 100 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Radcliffe Telephone Company - 100 Mbps - Fiber Internet
CenturyLink - 60 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Fixed Wireless Internet, Television and Phone
Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association - 40 Mbps - Fiber Internet
Colo Telephone Company - 25 Mbps - Fiber Internet
Olin Telephone Company - 23 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Ringsted Telephone Company - 15 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association - 5 Mbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
Aureon - 2 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Ames, Iowa, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
CenturyLink - 60 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Fixed Wireless Internet, Television and Phone
Xtream by Mediacom - 150 Mbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Windstream - 2 Gbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Ames, IA

Which provider offers the best internet service in Ames, IA?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Ames, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Ames, IA?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Ames, IA.

What providers offer internet service in Ames, IA.

HughesNet, Viasat, CenturyLink, Xtream by Mediacom, EarthLink Fiber and Windstream offer internet service in Ames, IA.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Ames, IA?

Xtream by Mediacom is the cheapest internet provider in Ames, IA, with pricing starting at $29.99.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Ames, IA?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Ames, IA, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Is fiber internet available in Ames, IA?

Yes! Fiber internet covers 11% of Ames, IA.

Compare Internet Providers in Ames, Iowa by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Download	Max Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	HughesNetView Plans	100 Mbps	5 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	99.38%
2.	Rise Broadband	15 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	98.87%
3.	ViasatView Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	96.28%
4.	CenturyLinkView Plans	60 Mbps	60 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Fixed Wireless Internet, Television and Phone	86.22%
5.	Xtream by MediacomView Plans	150 Mbps	20 Mbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone	77.37%
6.	EarthLink FiberView Plans	5 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	45.00%
7.	ICS Advanced Technologies	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	29.19%
8.	WindstreamView Plans	2 Gbps	2 Gbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Phone	10.28%
9.	Minerva Valley Telephone Company	10 Mbps	10 Mbps	DSL Internet	3.05%
10.	Aureon	2 Mbps	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	2.31%
11.	Woolstock Mutual Telephone Assoc.	8 Mbps	3 Mbps	DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	2.14%
12.	Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association	5 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	1.82%
13.	Ringsted Telephone Company	15 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	1.82%
14.	Radcliffe Telephone Company	100 Mbps	50 Mbps	Fiber Internet	1.04%
15.	GoldField Access Network	12 Mbps	12 Mbps	DSL Internet	0.16%
16.	Springville Cooperative Telephone Association	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	0.07%
17.	Olin Telephone Company	23 Mbps	1 Mbps	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.06%
18.	Colo Telephone Company	25 Mbps	25 Mbps	Fiber Internet	0.06%
19.	Algona Municipal Utilities	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	Fiber Internet and Cable Internet	0.05%
20.	Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association	40 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fiber Internet	0.03%
21.	Louisa Communications	12 Mbps	2 Mbps	DSL Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
22.	Cyberonic	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
23.	Level 3 Communications	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
24.	T-Mobile	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile	~