Internet Providers in Donnellson, IA

Over 14 people in Donnellson found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

40% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Authentic fiber connection, from the network to your door.

#2

CenturyLink

75.12% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

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

20 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Viasat

97.67% availability
Viasat logo

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#4

Windstream

91.59% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / DSL / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2717)

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The Kinetic Promise™ delivers reliable internet for real life.

#5

HughesNet

98.91% 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.

#6

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

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Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Donnellson, IA

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Pricing starting at:
$59.99

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Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Donnellson

Donnellson grew up as a small railroad and farm service town with a compact main street surrounded by wide crop fields. While that compact downtown sits amid agricultural spacing, providers mostly followed the shorter runs of pavement and utility easements into town rather than stretching heavy new lines across the countryside. Fiber service is concentrated in downtown Donnellson and along the commercial corridor near the town center, while the outlying neighborhoods and farm roads are largely served by satellite and fixed wireless. That means people on Main Street usually see steadier uploads and lower latency for video calls and cloud backups, whereas homes out past the county roads often cope with higher-latency satellite links or variable fixed?wireless signals that dip during storms.

In Donnellson, internet competition varies by neighborhood, but most residents have multiple options to choose from. After reviewing provider availability, plan pricing, typical speeds, and customer sentiment across the 25 areas we track, here are our top recommendations for 2026.

EarthLink Fiber is the standout pick if it is available at your address. With speeds up to 5 Gbps (and, in some areas, symmetrical upload speeds), it is often the best option for gaming, remote work, and busy households with many users and connected devices. Availability has expanded across parts of Donnellson, so it is worth checking your exact address first.

HughesNet is usually the most widely available choice in Donnellson and a strong option when you need a reliable connection. Its network reaches approximately 99% of Donnellson, with speeds up to 100 Mbps and plans starting around $74.99/mo, making it the most accessible option for many residents. In neighborhoods where EarthLink Fiber is not offered yet, HughesNet is often the best overall mix of speed and price.

CenturyLink can be a strong third option if you would rather keep things simple, with straightforward pricing around $50/mo and fewer stipulations like symmetrical upload speeds.

Coverage reaches roughly 75% of Donnellson, and speeds range between 50 Mbps and 20 Mbps, which is enough for streaming, video calls, and everyday home use. It can be a great fit in parts of Donnellson where signal strength is strong.

CenturyLink or Viasat may still offer service in parts of Donnellson, if none of these are available at your address, with speeds up to 2 Gbps. Since promotions change often, it is always smart to check current deals before you order.

What is the fastest internet provider in Donnellson?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Donnellson, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 40% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps40.00%
WindstreamFiber / DSL / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps91.59%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.67%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.91%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone20 Mbps20 Mbps75.12%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Donnellson?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Donnellson starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Windstream offers the next lowest price at $39.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Windstream$39.99Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
CenturyLink$50.00Up to 20 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Donnellson?

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

Fiber

0.71%

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

Cable

1.48%

Most widely available wired option. Cyberonic covers 0.00%. Up to 11 Mbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

91.59%

CenturyLink, max 20 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

45.15%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 75.12%. Typical 15 Mbps - 450 Mbps. Great for renters and budget-conscious users.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps), Starlink (400 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Donnellson residents.

Donnellson, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Donnellson, IA has a total of 11 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 1 Cable providers, 5 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Donnellson, IA by Coverage Area

All 11 internet providers serving Donnellson by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 6 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.91%
2.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.67%
3.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
4.Windstream2 Gbps2 GbpsFiber / DSL / Phone91.59%
5.CenturyLink20 Mbps20 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone75.12%
6.Telephone and Data Systems1 Mbps~Fixed Wireless44.45%
7.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber40.00%
8.Danville Telecom1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless0.71%
9.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
10.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile / 5G Home Internet~
11.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Donnellson?

Yes. Donnellson 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

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 Donnellson

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Donnellson, 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 11 internet providers in Donnellson, 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 Donnellson, 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 Donnellson. 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. Donnellson residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. 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 Donnellson, 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 Donnellson. 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 Donnellson is 34 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 Donnellson, IA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, Windstream, and CenturyLink offer internet in Donnellson, IA.

  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • Starlink: Offers speeds up to 400 Mbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Windstream: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $39.99/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 20 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Donnellson

Donnellson Public Library
500 Park
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-5545

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