Internet Providers in Raymond, IA

Over 12 people in Raymond found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

29% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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100% Fiber. All the way to your door. $24.95/mo

#2

CenturyLink

64% availability
CenturyLink logo

Connection Types:

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

2 Mbps

User Review:

(2639)

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Unlimited, Uncomplicated, Unbundled

#3

Viasat

97.65% availability
Viasat logo

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#4

Mediacom

80.8% availability

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2679)

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

#5

HughesNet

98.16% 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 Raymond, IA

#1DIRECTV

  • Entertainment package: 90+ channels streaming or 175+ via satellite, locals included
  • Two ways to watch: satellite service, or streaming over the internet
  • HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ®, and Cinemax® included free for 3 months
  • On Demand shows and movies, plus unlimited cloud DVR storage on streaming plans
  • Professional installation with satellite, or plug-in self-setup with streaming
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2Dish 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

Best Internet Providers in Raymond

Raymond sits amid rolling cornfields with a compact Main Street surrounded by widely spaced farms that shape daily life and how services reach homes. Out along the county roads the town is spread out and development clusters around a short commercial strip. Fiber coverage is concentrated in downtown Raymond and along the approaches to Main Street, while outlying farmsteads rely mainly on satellite and fixed wireless. That history of scattered farmsteads and limited wired runs means crews focused on the core and used wireless links to fill gaps, so people off the main streets often see decent downloads but lower uploads and occasional signal variability when weather shifts.

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Raymond, 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 $50/mo.

Mediacom cable internet is the next-best option in Raymond for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 150 Mbps, and pricing often starts around $40/mo.

CenturyLink 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Raymond. Plans start around $50/mo, with typical speeds around 2 Mbps-30 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Raymond?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Raymond, IA, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 29% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps29.00%
StarlinkSatellite400 Mbps44 Mbps97.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps97.65%
MediacomCable / Television / Phone150 Mbps20 Mbps80.80%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.16%
CenturyLinkFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone2 Mbps2 Mbps64.00%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Raymond?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Raymond starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Mediacom offers the next lowest price at $40.00/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Starlink$55.00Up to 400 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 2 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Raymond?

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

Fiber

16.80%

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

Cable

80.80%

Most widely available wired option. Mediacom covers 80.80%, Farmers Mutual Telephone Company covers 1.87%. Up to 150 Mbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

78.93%

CenturyLink, max 2 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

5G Wireless

100.00%

No contracts or data caps. CenturyLink leads at 64.00%. 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 Raymond residents.

Raymond, IA - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Raymond, IA has a total of 12 internet providers including  6 Fiber providers, 2 Cable providers, 4 DSL providers, 5 Fixed Wireless providers and 3 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Raymond, IA by Coverage Area

All 12 internet providers serving Raymond 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.LTD Broadband30 Mbps30 MbpsFixed Wireless100.00%
2.Natel15 Mbps7 MbpsFiber / Fixed Wireless100.00%
3.Rise Broadband15 Mbps3 MbpsFixed Wireless99.90%
4.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.16%
5.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone97.65%
6.Starlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
7.Mediacom150 Mbps20 MbpsCable / Television / Phone80.80%
8.CenturyLink2 Mbps2 MbpsFiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless / Television / Phone64.00%
9.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber29.00%
10.Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber / DSL14.93%
11.Farmers Mutual Telephone Company6 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless1.87%
12.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Raymond?

Yes. Raymond 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Raymond, 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 12 internet providers in Raymond, 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 Raymond, 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 Raymond. 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. Raymond residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Mediacom Xtream Connect has 100 Mbps starting at $29.99/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 Raymond, 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.

No, 5G home internet is not available in Raymond. Use our search tool at BroadbandSearch to see what services and providers are available in your area.

The average download speed in Raymond is 37 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 Raymond, IA.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, Mediacom, and CenturyLink offer internet in Raymond, 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.
  • Mediacom: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $40.00/mo.
  • CenturyLink: Offers speeds up to 2 Mbps starting at $50.00/mo.

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