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Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA

Over 736 people in Ankeny found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Quantum Fiber

75.12% availability
Quantum Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

940 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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Fast Fiber internet for home or business

#3

CenturyLink

88.16% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

80 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#4

Windstream

2.7% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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Windstream offers two great high-speed Internet plans that will support all of your online activities.

#5

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#6

Viasat

97.73% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

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(2975)

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#7

Mediacom

72.99% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

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(2679)

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Mediacom has a variety of internet plans that can accommodate the needs of each household member and any household.

#8

HughesNet

97.18% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*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.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Ankeny, IA

#1Dish Network

  • 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.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • 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
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Ankeny

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Ankeny, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Windstream cable internet is the next-best option in Ankeny for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 2 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $39.99/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Ankeny. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 1 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Ankeny?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Ankeny, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 45% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps45.00%
WindstreamFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps2.70%
Quantum FiberFiber940 Mbps940 Mbps75.12%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.73%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps72.99%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps97.18%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone80 Mbps80 Mbps88.16%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Ankeny?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Ankeny starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Quantum Fiber$50.00Up to 940 MbpsNoUnlimited
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
Mediacom$40.00Up to 150 MbpsNo6 TB
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 80 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Ankeny?

Ankeny has 5 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Fiber

31.09%

Fastest, most reliable. Symmetrical speeds. EarthLink Fiber is the best available for gaming and WFH.

Cable

72.99%

Most widely available wired option. Windstream covers 2.70%, Mediacom covers 72.99%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

86.66%

CenturyLink, max 80 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

86.80%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 88.16%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Ankeny residents.

Ankeny, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Ankeny, IA has a total of 26 internet providers including  16 Fiber providers, 3 Cable providers, 12 DSL providers, 8 Fixed Wireless providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA by Coverage Area

All 26 internet providers serving Ankeny by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 13 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.73%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.18%
3.CenturyLink80 Mbps80 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone88.16%
4.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless86.80%
5.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
6.Quantum Fiber940 Mbps940 MbpsFiber75.12%
7.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone72.99%
8.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%
9.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Phone2.70%
10.ICS Advanced Technologies100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless1.35%
11.Cooperative Telephone Exchange50 Mbps50 MbpsFiber1.35%
12.Aureon2 Mbps~Fiber / DSL0.99%
13.Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL0.98%
14.Woolstock Mutual Telephone Assoc.8 Mbps3 MbpsDSL / Fixed Wireless0.83%
15.Colo Telephone Company25 Mbps25 MbpsFiber0.56%
16.Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association40 Mbps5 MbpsFiber0.46%
17.C-M-L Telephone Cooperative Association100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber0.46%
18.Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association5 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL0.43%
19.GoldField Access Network12 Mbps12 MbpsDSL0.15%
20.Radcliffe Telephone Company100 Mbps50 MbpsFiber0.05%
21.Keystone Communications10 Mbps1 MbpsDSL0.04%
22.Evertek Enterprises1 Mbps~Fiber / Fixed Wireless0.03%
23.Minerva Valley Telephone Company10 Mbps10 MbpsDSL0.01%
24.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
25.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
26.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Ankeny?

Yes. Ankeny residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Mediacom Xtream Connect

$29.99/mo for 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Xtream Connect includes free install and Wi-Fi 6 (w/ 5-yr price lock). Equipment fee may apply.

Provider Program

Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist

$20/mo for 200 Mbps fiber for qualifying households. Windstream Kinetic Income Assist has no data caps and includes a modem.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ankeny

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Ankeny, IA, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 26 internet providers in Ankeny, IA. Residents have a variety of service options, including fiber, cable, DSL, fixed wireless and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Ankeny, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Ankeny. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Ankeny residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/mo. Windstream by Kinetic Income Assist provides up to 200 Mbps fiber for $20/mo. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Ankeny, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Ankeny. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Ankeny is 47 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Ankeny, IA.

Viasat, HughesNet, CenturyLink, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Quantum Fiber offer internet in Ankeny, IA.

  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 80 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Quantum Fiber: Offers speeds up to 940 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.

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