Internet Speeds in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines residents have 4 internet providers to choose from. Mediacom Cable is the most popular provider, offering cable internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 125 Mbps for download speeds and 26 Mbps for upload speeds for Mediacom Cable customers over 37,553 recent tests. CenturyLink, Windstream Communications and Aurenon also have coverage in Des Moines, although they are not as popular as Mediacom Cable. These providers offer DSL and fiber internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on May 29, 2023
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Mediacom Cable
Cable
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125 Mbps26 Mbps36 ms
CenturyLink
DSL
Fiber
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40 Mbps6 Mbps35 ms
Windstream Communications
DSL
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383 Mbps80 Mbps36 ms
Aurenon
DSL
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49 Mbps45 Mbps26 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Des Moines, IA

Mediacom Cable

Cable

Download Speed

125Mbps

Upload Speed

26Mbps

Latency

36ms

Overview

Mediacom Cable is the most popular provider in Des Moines offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 125 Mbps for download speeds and 26 Mbps for upload speeds over 37,553 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Mediacom Cable has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Des Moines. 25% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 37% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Mediacom Cable Speed Tests in Des Moines

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 2023201 Mbps63 Mbpsn/a ms
May 28, 2023114 Mbps17 Mbps39 ms
May 28, 2023179 Mbps41 Mbps38 ms
May 28, 2023231 Mbps1 Mbps37 ms
May 28, 2023327 Mbps30 Mbps39 ms
May 28, 2023450 Mbps2 Mbps36 ms
May 28, 2023235 Mbps1 Mbps38 ms
May 28, 202369 Mbps12 Mbps37 ms
May 28, 2023496 Mbps42 Mbps11 ms
May 28, 2023114 Mbps17 Mbps9 ms

Windstream Communications

DSL

Download Speed

383Mbps

Upload Speed

80Mbps

Latency

36ms

Overview

Windstream Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in Des Moines offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 383 Mbps for download speeds and 80 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,594 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Windstream Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Des Moines. 47% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 47% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent Windstream Communications Speed Tests in Des Moines

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 2023884 Mbps837 Mbps40 ms
May 27, 2023885 Mbps914 Mbps41 ms
May 26, 2023900 Mbps853 Mbps37 ms
May 26, 202360 Mbps86 Mbps24 ms
May 25, 2023884 Mbps912 Mbps24 ms
May 24, 2023886 Mbps913 Mbps37 ms
May 23, 2023885 Mbps836 Mbps38 ms
May 23, 20234 Mbps4 Mbps84 ms
May 22, 2023907 Mbps734 Mbps24 ms
May 22, 20231 Mbps1 Mbps18 ms

Aurenon

DSL

Download Speed

49Mbps

Upload Speed

45Mbps

Latency

26ms

Overview

Aurenon is the 4th most popular provider in Des Moines offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 49 Mbps for download speeds and 45 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,715 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Aurenon has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Des Moines. 35% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 39% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.

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Recent Aurenon Speed Tests in Des Moines

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
May 28, 202322 Mbps43 Mbps20 ms
May 27, 202393 Mbps80 Mbps13 ms
May 26, 202343 Mbps23 Mbps32 ms
May 25, 202319 Mbps28 Mbps32 ms
May 25, 20234 Mbps5 Mbps33 ms
May 24, 202322 Mbps16 Mbps19 ms
May 24, 202388 Mbps3 Mbps63 ms
May 24, 202388 Mbps10 Mbps63 ms
May 23, 202318 Mbps16 Mbps37 ms
May 23, 2023787 Mbps281 Mbps27 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Des Moines, IA?

Mediacom Cable, CenturyLink, Windstream Communications and Aurenon currently operate in Des Moines.

What is the most popular internet provider in Des Moines, IA?

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

What is the fastest internet provider in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines are getting, Windstream Communications provides the fastest download speeds and Windstream Communications provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Des Moines, IA?

CenturyLink provides fiber internet in Des Moines.