Mediacom
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Winterset, IA
Internet Providers in 50273
Mediacom has reported coverage near ZIP 50273. Confirm your address before ordering online.
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FCC data as of June 20252 providers reported
Review 2 providers with reported coverage near ZIP code 50273, then enter your street address to confirm service and plan details.
Quick Answer
2 internet providers have FCC-reported coverage near ZIP code 50273 in Winterset, IA. Reported providers include Mediacom, CenturyLink. Enter your address above, then confirm service, plans, and pricing before ordering.
Providers with Reported Coverage in 50273
CenturyLink
InternetFCC records report this provider in the sampled area near ZIP 50273. Enter your address to confirm service, plans, and current pricing.
Coverage data from FCC Broadband Data Collection. Actual availability may vary by exact address.
Other services to check at your address
T-Mobile, Starlink, and other address-qualified services are not counted as locally reported providers for ZIP 50273. Availability varies by address — confirm eligibility before ordering.
ZIP 50273 Internet at a Glance
- Reported technology mix: 0 fiber, 1 cable, 0 5G/wireless
- Fiber evidence: not found in the current sampled data; confirm with an address check
- Sample coverage: 16/19 sampled grid cells contained admitted FCC records
2
Providers reported
FCC BDC
Coverage source
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Broadband in 50273: what to know
FCC data reports cable infrastructure in the sampled area around 50273 (Winterset, IA). Speeds and installability vary by street address, so confirm the exact offer with the provider.
The sampled FCC records around ZIP 50273 report fiber speeds up to 10 Gbps, cable speeds up to 1 Gbps. These advertised maximums do not confirm an available plan at a specific address.
FCC Broadband Data Collection records appear in 84% of the sampled H3 grid cells around ZIP code 50273 in Winterset, IA. This grid summary does not confirm service at every address.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025
ZIP code 50273 is located in Winterset, IA (population 5,353). 2 internet providers have reported coverage signals in the sampled area, without fiber infrastructure in the current sample. For full city-wide coverage details, see our Winterset internet providers page.
Coverage by Technology in 50273
1
Cable Provider
50% of options
1
DSL Provider
50% of options
Coverage in Your Area (50273)
Based on sampled FCC broadband records around ZIP code 50273. These figures describe the sample, not every address in the ZIP.
Sampled Cells with Records
84%
16 of 19 sampled grid cells contained admitted records
Reported Max Download
10 Gbps
in sampled infrastructure data
Reported Max Upload
10 Gbps
in sampled infrastructure data
Low-Latency Flag
Reported
present in sampled FCC records
Providers with reported infrastructure near 50273:
OmniTel-Interstate Cablevision (Fiber)Aureon Communications, L.L.C. (Cable)Mediacom Xtream (Cable)Aureon Communications, L.L.C. (DSL)CenturyLink (DSL)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, H3 hex-level analysis, June 2025
Key Findings
- 2 internet providers have FCC-reported coverage near ZIP code 50273
- No fiber infrastructure appears in the current sampled data
- FCC records found in 84% of sampled H3 grid cells
- Exact service, plan eligibility, speeds, and pricing require an address check
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Internet Technology Options in 50273
These technologies appeared in the current ZIP sample. Percentages are broader market estimates and do not confirm service at an address.
Fiber Optic
Fastest and most reliable. Symmetric upload and download speeds with low latency. Best for gaming, streaming, and working from home.
- Not found in the current ZIP sample
Cable
Widely available with fast download speeds. Upload speeds are typically lower than fiber. Good for most households.
- Mediacom84% metro estimate
5G & Wireless
Uses a fixed-wireless or mobile network connection. Performance and plan eligibility depend on signal, capacity, and the exact address.
- Not found in the current ZIP sample
What Internet Speed Do You Need in 50273?
Choose the right speed tier based on your household's usage. More devices and simultaneous users require higher speeds.
25-100 Mbps
Basic Use
1-2 people. Email, browsing, social media, and standard-definition streaming.
100-300 Mbps
Moderate Use
2-4 people. HD streaming, video calls, online gaming, and working from home.
300-500 Mbps
Heavy Use
4-6 people. Multiple 4K streams, competitive gaming, large file downloads, and smart home devices.
500+ Mbps
Power User
6+ people or professionals. Content creation, live streaming, server hosting, and simultaneous heavy usage.
How We Rank Providers & Where the Data Comes From
Provider names and sampled advertised technology and speed evidence on this page come from the FCC National Broadband Map and the FCC Broadband Data Collection (June 2025), sampled at H3 grid-cell granularity. ZIP results are shortlist evidence, not address-level serviceability. National catalog plans are excluded until market eligibility is proven. Confirm service, the current offer, and installation terms at the exact address. See our full ranking methodology.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in 50273
How many internet providers are available in ZIP code 50273?
FCC records show 2 consumer-facing providers with coverage signals near ZIP code 50273 (Winterset, IA). The sample includes 0 fiber, 1 cable, and 0 wireless or 5G providers. Reported providers include Mediacom, CenturyLink; confirm your exact address before ordering.
Is fiber internet available in ZIP code 50273?
Fiber infrastructure does not appear in the current sampled data around ZIP code 50273. Reported alternatives include cable internet from Mediacom. An address-level check may find options not represented in the sample.
How do I check internet availability at my address in 50273?
The fastest way to confirm what is installable at your 50273 address is an address-level lookup rather than relying only on the sampled coverage data on this page. Use our checker or verify with Mediacom and CenturyLink, since fiber and cable footprints vary street by street.
What internet speed do I need for my home in 50273?
Speed needs scale with simultaneous users: plan on roughly 25-100 Mbps for 1-2 light users, 100-300 Mbps for a busy 2-4 person household with gaming or remote work, and 300-500+ Mbps once you have 4+ heavy users or regular 4K streaming. Where fiber is available in 50273, its consistent upload speeds make it the strongest pick for working from home.
What types of internet are available in 50273?
ZIP code 50273 has internet service across 1 technology type: cable (1). Cable offers the best balance of speed and availability in this area. Each technology has trade-offs in speed, reliability, and price that may suit different household needs.
Sources & Methodology
This guide is based on data from FCC broadband filings, Ookla speed test measurements, U.S. Census Bureau broadband adoption statistics, and verified provider plan details. Pricing, speeds, and availability are verified against provider broadband nutrition labels and may vary by location. For a detailed explanation of our data collection and scoring process, see our methodology page.
Data Sources
Last verified: June 2025. InternetProviders.ai is an independent resource. We may earn commissions from partner links — this does not affect our editorial recommendations. See our methodology for details.
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