Internet Speeds in Ames, IA

Residents of Ames have 4 internet providers to choose from. The most popular provider is Mediacom Cable, which offers cable internet service. Over 2,376 recent tests, our research shows that Mediacom Cable customers have been getting 82 Mbps for download speeds and 19 Mbps for upload speeds. Besides Mediacom Cable, residents of Ames may be able to choose from ICS Advanced Technologies, Aurenon and CenturyLink which offer DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service.

While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in recent tests, there are many factors that affect download and upload speeds, so your actual service may differ.

Last updated on May 29, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Mediacom Cable
Cable
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82 Mbps19 Mbps38 ms
ICS Advanced Technologies
DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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94 Mbps85 Mbps14 ms
Aurenon
DSL
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48 Mbps23 Mbps27 ms
CenturyLink
DSL
Fiber
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36 Mbps9 Mbps35 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Ames, IA

Mediacom Cable

Cable

Download Speed

82Mbps

Upload Speed

19Mbps

Latency

38ms

Overview

Mediacom Cable is the most popular provider in Ames offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 82 Mbps for download speeds and 19 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,376 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Mediacom Cable has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Ames. 28% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 38% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Mediacom Cable Speed Tests in Ames

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 202344 Mbps21 Mbps27 ms
May 28, 202317 Mbps1 Mbps107 ms
May 28, 202369 Mbps12 Mbps37 ms
May 28, 202361 Mbps6 Mbps22 ms
May 28, 2023604 Mbps64 Mbps20 ms
May 28, 202312 Mbps12 Mbps29 ms
May 28, 2023330 Mbps20 Mbps41 ms
May 28, 202349 Mbps29 Mbps27 ms
May 28, 202322 Mbps62 Mbps41 ms
May 27, 2023253 Mbps35 Mbps40 ms

ICS Advanced Technologies

DSL
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

94Mbps

Upload Speed

85Mbps

Latency

14ms

Overview

ICS Advanced Technologies is the 2nd most popular provider in Ames offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 94 Mbps for download speeds and 85 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,808 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

ICS Advanced Technologies has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Ames. 26% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 28% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.

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Recent ICS Advanced Technologies Speed Tests in Ames

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 2023366 Mbps398 Mbpsn/a ms
May 28, 202388 Mbps91 Mbps23 ms
May 28, 202328 Mbps62 Mbps24 ms
May 28, 202324 Mbps27 Mbps21 ms
May 28, 2023729 Mbps213 Mbps9 ms
May 28, 20238 Mbps5 Mbps22 ms
May 27, 202346 Mbps2 Mbps14 ms
May 27, 202386 Mbps89 Mbps13 ms
May 27, 202363 Mbps87 Mbps11 ms
May 27, 202385 Mbps92 Mbps20 ms

Aurenon

DSL

Download Speed

48Mbps

Upload Speed

23Mbps

Latency

27ms

Overview

Aurenon is the 3rd most popular provider in Ames offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 48 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 478 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Aurenon has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Ames. 43% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 61% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Aurenon Speed Tests in Ames

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 25, 202319 Mbps17 Mbps34 ms
May 24, 202320 Mbps18 Mbps18 ms
May 23, 20238 Mbps9 Mbps27 ms
May 22, 202320 Mbps18 Mbps25 ms
May 22, 202399 Mbps82 Mbps19 ms
May 19, 202319 Mbps19 Mbps17 ms
May 18, 202320 Mbps18 Mbps34 ms
May 17, 202383 Mbps66 Mbps12 ms
May 17, 202327 Mbps22 Mbps24 ms
May 17, 202387 Mbps83 Mbps20 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Ames, IA?

Mediacom Cable, ICS Advanced Technologies, Aurenon and CenturyLink currently operate in Ames.

What is the most popular internet provider in Ames, IA?

Mediacom Cable is currently the most popular internet provider in Ames based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Ames, IA?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Ames are getting, ICS Advanced Technologies provides the fastest download speeds and ICS Advanced Technologies provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Ames, IA?

ICS Advanced Technologies and CenturyLink provide fiber internet in Ames.