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There are 21 residential internet providers available in Ames, IA (ZIP 50014), including MetroNet, Quantum Fiber, ICS Advanced Technologies. 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 | 50% |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 7% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 17% |
| CenturyLink Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 6% |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3% |
| Colo Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Ogden Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1% |
| Mediacom | Cable | 1 Gbps | 50 Mbps | 61% |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home Internet | 300 Mbps | 30 Mbps | 68% |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 77% |
| US Cellular | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 77% |
| AT&T Internet Air | 5G Home Internet | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 72% |
| GigFire | Fixed Wireless | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 7% |
| BTWI | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 1% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 9% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 6% |
| InfoBunker | Fixed Wireless | 45 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2% |
| 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 | 20 Mbps | 74% |
* Starting prices and promotions shown are indicative national offers for select major providers, as of May 2026. Actual pricing varies by address, plan, and promotion, and changes frequently — most intro rates require AutoPay/paperless and exclude taxes & fees. Confirm current pricing and offers directly with the provider before ordering. See our Disclaimer.
Coverage data sourced live from our national broadband dataset (Dec 2024). Try a popular ZIP:
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