Coverage · ZIP 50010
Internet Providers in Ames, IA (50010)
There are 21 internet providers available in Ames, IA (ZIP 50010), including MetroNet, ICS Advanced Technologies, Colo Telephone Company. Compare each provider below by technology, maximum advertised speed, and area coverage, then call (833) 261-0564 for help choosing a plan. Coverage data is sourced from the FCC National Broadband Map.
Internet providers in Ames, IA (ZIP 50010)
There are 21 residential internet providers available in Ames, IA (ZIP 50010), including MetroNet, ICS Advanced Technologies, Colo Telephone Company. The table below lists each provider with its technology type, maximum advertised speeds, and area coverage, sourced from the FCC National Broadband Map.
| Provider | Technology | Max download | Max upload | Area coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetroNet | Fiber | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 60% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 8% |
| Colo Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 4% |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| CenturyLink Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Stratford Communications | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2% |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 940 Mbps | 940 Mbps | 3% |
| Mediacom | Cable | 1 Gbps | 50 Mbps | 68% |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Internet | 300 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 66% |
| US Cellular | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 80% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 78% |
| AT&T Internet Air | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 68% |
| Nextlink | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 9% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 11% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 4% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 280 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 100% |
| CenturyLink | DSL | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 69% |
| Windstream | DSL | — | — | 1% |
| Aureon Communications, L.L.C. | DSL | — | — | 0% |
Internet in Ames, IA — common questions
How many internet providers are available in Ames, IA?
There are 21 internet providers available in Ames, IA (ZIP 50010), including MetroNet, ICS Advanced Technologies, Colo Telephone Company. Availability varies by exact address.
What is the fastest internet available in 50010?
MetroNet offers the highest advertised download speed in Ames, IA at up to 10 Gbps. Actual speeds depend on the plan and your address.
How do I check internet availability at my address in Ames, IA?
Enter your ZIP code on Ziatan to see every provider serving your block, then call (833) 261-0564 for help comparing plans and pricing — free, with no signup required.