Internet Speed Test
Aug 6, 2024
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assigns internet requirements into light, moderate and high-use categories.
Our online speed guide can help you decide which internet speed is best for your household.
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
Email, browsing, basic video, one streaming device at a time.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light, plus one high-demand application like streaming HD video, video conferencing, online gaming or telecommuting.
Broadband guidelines:
The same functions as Light and Moderate, plus multiple high-demand applications running simultaneously.
Broadband guidelines:
DON'T KNOW WHAT INTERNET SPEED YOU NEED?
Allconnect's choice for the best internet provider in Patterson, IA is T-Mobile, with their fixed wireless plans starting at $40 with speeds up to 245 Mbps.
To make that choice, we look at the affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction of internet service providers (ISPs). View our full methodology here.
T-Mobile has the cheapest internet plans in Patterson, IA, with speeds up to 245 Mbps starting at $40/mo.
HughesNet also has an affordable internet plan offering 50 Mbps for $49.99/mo.
Keep in mind that for just $5 or $10 extra a month, the second-to-cheapest plan offered by an ISP is sometimes the better deal, often providing more speed for your dollar.
If high-speed internet is necessary for your household to game, work and learn, you'll be happy to know that CenturyLink and T-Mobile offer two of the fastest internet plan options in Patterson, IA.
CenturyLink has fiber internet speeds starting at $75.00/mo. for up to 940 Mbps while T-Mobile offers plans up to 940 Mbps for their fixed wireless internet.
The most available ISPs in Patterson, IA are T-Mobile and CenturyLink which serve 100% of the area.
Satellite and 5G home internet are available in nearly 99% of the country, so if cable or fiber internet isn't available at your Patterson address, you probably can connect to another internet type.
Provider | Monthly price range | Download speed range | Connection type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
T-Mobile |
$40 - $60/mo.
|
245 Mbps |
Wireless
Reliability
Moderate
|
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T-Mobile
Or call
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|
CenturyLink |
$55 - $75/mo.
|
500 - 940 Mbps |
Fiber
Reliability
High
|
Check with
CenturyLink
Or call
Or give us a call
|
EarthLink 5G |
$69.95 - $89.95/mo.
|
100 Mbps |
Wireless
Reliability
Moderate
|
Call
Give us a call
|
HughesNet |
$49.99 - $89.99/mo.
|
50 - 100 Mbps |
Satellite
Reliability
Low
|
Check with
HughesNet
Or call
Or give us a call
|
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