Internet providers in Burlington, Iowa

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Broadband in Burlington

Burlington sits on the Mississippi River in Des Moines County—Snake Alley, West Hill neighborhoods, and a split utility structure where Burlington Municipal Waterworks supplies some of Iowa's lowest-cost water while city sewer, stormwater, and solid waste dominate the combined bill. Alliant Energy (IPL) supplies kWh. Slug burlington-ia distinguishes this Iowa city from Burlington, Vermont.

Burlington's FCC sample shows ImOn Communications and LISCOFIBER at 1 Gbps symmetric with Mediacom cable also in the pull—verify block-level availability before you assume West Burlington shares the same node as downtown. Water at 5,000 gal is $29.90/mo on a 5/8" meter (Res. 2025-01); sewer $22.23/mo + $8.87/1,000 gal (~$67/mo at 5k gal); 65-gal trash $19.70/mo per FY 2025–2026 utility brochure.

Alliant Energy (IPL) owns the meter; Burlington Municipal Waterworks bills water while City of Burlington bills sewer, stormwater, and garbage on the combined statement. Official coverage research: FCC National Broadband Map.

Internet providers by technology in Burlington

Researching home internet in Burlington? At our FCC National Broadband Map sample (40.8075, -91.1129), Danville Mutual Telephone Company appears with a fiber filing with reported downloads up to 1 Gbps at our stored Burlington coordinate—often the strongest wireline option where it reaches your address; cable from Mediacom Xtream (reported up to 1 Gbps download) is another common path in FCC data for suburban and in-town routes; Verizon lists fixed wireless at this sample point—useful where fiber or cable drops have not been built to the lot; satellite providers such as Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat Inc also file at this coordinate, which can matter on rural fringes even when Burlington looks well served on a map. Promotional pricing and store availability are not in FCC filings—run the comparison tool with your full street address before you order.

Notable options in this FCC sample

  • Danville Mutual Telephone CompanyHighest provider-reported max download in our Burlington FCC sample (1 Gbps)
  • ImOn Communications LLCFiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • LISCOFIBERFiber filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • Mediacom XtreamCable filing in our sample (up to 1 Gbps download reported)
  • VerizonFixed wireless option where listed (up to 300 Mbps download reported)
  • AT&TFixed wireless option where listed (up to 100 Mbps download reported)
  • MINTernetFixed wireless option where listed (up to 100 Mbps download reported)
  • T-MobileFixed wireless option where listed (up to 100 Mbps download reported)

Fastest internet providers in Burlington

ImOn Communications fiber reports up to 1 Gbps symmetric at our Burlington coordinate—Alliant Energy IPL electric; Burlington Municipal Waterworks supplies among Iowa's cheapest water while city sewer dominates (~$67/mo at 5k gal).

Fastest internet providers in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Danville Mutual Telephone CompanyFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
ImOn Communications LLCFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
LISCOFIBERFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
Mediacom XtreamCable1 Gbps50 Mbps
VerizonFixed Wireless300 Mbps20 Mbps

Fiber internet providers in Burlington

Burlington anchors Des Moines County on the Mississippi—ImOn, LISCOFIBER, and Danville Mutual Telephone all file 1 Gbps symmetric fiber at our sample with Mediacom cable also in the pull. Slug burlington-ia distinguishes this Iowa city from Burlington, Vermont.

Fiber internet providers in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Danville Mutual Telephone CompanyFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
ImOn Communications LLCFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
LISCOFIBERFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps

Cable internet providers in Burlington

Mediacom Xtream files cable at 1 Gbps / 50 Mbps upload along Agency Street and the Snake Alley retail district. 65-gal trash $19.70/mo on the combined water/city utility bill per FY 2025–2026 brochure.

Cable internet providers in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Mediacom XtreamCable1 Gbps50 Mbps

Fixed wireless internet in Burlington

Fixed wireless fills gaps on Burlington bluff lots and West Burlington spillover where Alliant meters exist but coax hasn't reached every post-war bungalow.

Fixed wireless internet in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
VerizonFixed Wireless300 Mbps20 Mbps
AT&TFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
MINTernetFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
T-MobileFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps

DSL internet providers in Burlington

Legacy copper DSL filings—often slower max downloads but sometimes the only wireline option on older plant.

DSL internet providers in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
CenturyLinkDSL100 Mbps10 Mbps

Satellite internet providers in Burlington

Starlink leads satellite for Southeast Iowa acreage with a Burlington address—stormwater $3.23/mo on city portion of Burlington Municipal Waterworks bill.

Satellite internet providers in Burlington for Burlington from FCC filings at sample coordinates
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
StarlinkSatellite280 Mbps30 Mbps
HughesNetSatellite100 Mbps5 Mbps
Viasat IncSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps

Internet providers in Burlington (FCC filing sample)

Table lists provider-reported residential filings at our stored coordinate for Burlington. This is research data—not live pricing, percent coverage, or a guarantee that every brand sells at your address. See how we use FCC data below for sample methodology, then confirm plans in the comparison tool above.

Connection types in this FCC sample

  • Fixed Wireless (4)
  • Fiber (3)
  • Satellite (3)
  • Cable (1)
  • DSL (1)
FCC provider filings for Burlington at sample coordinates 40.8075, -91.1129
ProviderConnectionMax downloadMax upload
Danville Mutual Telephone CompanyFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
ImOn Communications LLCFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
LISCOFIBERFiber1 Gbps1 Gbps
Mediacom XtreamCable1 Gbps50 Mbps
VerizonFixed Wireless300 Mbps20 Mbps
StarlinkSatellite280 Mbps30 Mbps
AT&TFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
CenturyLinkDSL100 Mbps10 Mbps
HughesNetSatellite100 Mbps5 Mbps
MINTernetFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
T-MobileFixed Wireless100 Mbps20 Mbps
Viasat IncSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps

How much internet speed do you need in Burlington?

Headline Mbps in ads are often “up to” values. Match the plan to how many people and devices share the connection—not only the fastest number on a provider card. Upload speed matters for video calls and cloud backups.

25+ Mbps

  • Web, email, HD streaming
  • 1–2 devices
  • Ideal for 1–2 people

100+ Mbps

  • 4K streaming, online gaming, video calls
  • 3–5 devices
  • Ideal for 2–6 people

500 Mbps – 1 Gig

  • Multiple 4K streams, large uploads, smart home
  • 5+ devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people or heavy WFH

Mbps (megabits per second) measures data rate. FCC broadband benchmarks use 25 Mbps download as a baseline for fixed service; fiber and cable plans in Burlington often exceed that where plant reaches your address.

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Before you order in Burlington

  • Use your exact address. Des Moines County can include multiple networks—or pockets with only one wireline option. Summaries on this page and FCC filings describe sample points, not a quote for your home.
  • Check HOA and apartment rules. Bulk agreements or approved-provider lists can limit what you can install—ask the property manager if results look narrow.
  • Compare technology types. Plans may be labeled cable, fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite—upload speed and latency vary. Match the plan to how you use the connection, not only headline download Mbps.
  • Cross-check government data. Our FCC section below explains the one-point sample we store; the FCC National Broadband Map lets you search your address. The shopping tool above shows retail offers—they can disagree, so confirm with the ISP before you sign up.

How we use FCC broadband data

This section explains how we build the FCC provider table above for Burlington. It is methodology—not a coverage map for the whole city and not a substitute for checking your street address in the comparison tool.

We take one sample coordinate per city from our dataset (the point we store in cities.json, usually a centroid or chosen coordinate—not an address you enter on this page). We query the FCC National Broadband Map API for residential provider filings at that latitude and longitude, then store the rows in fcc-broadband-by-city.json for this page. Each row is a brand + technology + reported max speeds; multiple rows per brand are normal (for example separate cable and fiber filings).

Filings describe what providers report at that point. They are not retail prices, promotional bundles, percent of homes served, or a guarantee that service can be installed at your driveway.

FCC data is provider-reported and may lag new construction, while shopping-tool results can vary by address, promotion, and provider eligibility. We use FCC data for technology and availability context, not final pricing.

Internet providers submit updated broadband availability to the FCC on a semiannual schedule—filing deadlines are typically March 1 and September 1 (or the next business day). Even after the FCC publishes a new dataset, filings can trail fiber overbuilds, new subdivisions, and retired copper plant by months.

What this sample shows

Sample coordinates
40.8075, -91.1129
One point in our city dataset
Distinct provider names
12
12 provider+technology filing rows in the table above
Fastest reported download
up to 1 Gbps
Highest max in this sample only
Satellite in sample
Yes
Starlink, HughesNet, Viasat Inc

Our stored copy of this sample was last refreshed from the FCC API on 2026-06-06. Batch updates run on our schedule; the underlying FCC map updates on the agency's semiannual publication cycle. Cross-check your address on the FCC National Broadband Map or in the comparison tool above before you order service.

Frequently asked questions

Broadband networks follow street-level infrastructure, franchise areas, and sometimes HOA or building agreements—not just Des Moines boundaries or the Burlington label. Two homes on the same road can fall on different sides of a fiber build or cable node. Enter your full street address (and unit, if applicable) in the tool for the most relevant plans.
Alliant Energy (Interstate Power and Light – Iowa) supplies electric service for this area in our modeling, but home internet is a separate retail market. Your ISP may be a cable company, fiber overbuilder, telco, fixed wireless carrier, or satellite provider depending on address. Use the comparison tool to see what markets to your location.
The FCC sample on this page is a single provider-reported snapshot at our stored coordinates for Burlington. The embedded comparison tool is a separate shopping flow: it may show different plans, promotions, or eligibility for your exact service location. Use both for research, then confirm pricing and installation with the ISP before you order.
The FCC National Broadband Map is the government’s map of where providers report offering service. This page adds Iowa-local context and embeds a partner comparison tool for plans and promotions. Neither replaces a serviceability check or order confirmation from your chosen provider.
Download and upload speeds in marketing materials are often “up to” values and can depend on network load, your Wi-Fi, and inside wiring. If you work from home or upload large files, compare upload speeds and any data policies—not only the headline download number. Run a wired speed test after install if performance matters.
Fiber coverage grows across Iowa but remains address-specific. Urban and suburban areas often see fiber or high-tier cable; some addresses still rely on DSL, fixed wireless, or satellite. Use the address search below rather than assuming the same technology as a nearby neighborhood.
The comparison tool shows current retail offers for the address you enter. Our FCC table reflects one provider-reported sample at stored coordinates for Burlington. Filings can omit some brands, use different corporate names, or lag new construction. Use both for research, then confirm with the ISP.
Fiber usually offers the best upload speeds and latency where available. Cable is widely deployed and often competitive on download. Fixed wireless and 5G home can be strong where wireline has not been built to the lot. Satellite works almost everywhere but typically has higher latency. Match technology to your address check, not only city-level summaries.

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