Internet providers in Clear Lake, IA
Clear Lake is a city in Iowa with about 7,603 residents and roughly 5,218 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Clear Lake, IA
Share of residential locations in Clear Lake where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clear Lake Independent Telephone | Fiber | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 98% | |
| 3 | LTD Broadband | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 44% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 40% | |
| 6 | Router12 Networks | Fixed wireless | 38% | |
| 7 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 26% | Check availability |
| 8 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Clear Lake
Clear Lake Independent Telephone reports service to the most residential locations in Clear Lake, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Clear Lake Independent Telephone, Mediacom, and LTD Broadband), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Clear Lake Independent Telephone (100%). LTD Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Router12 Networks offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Clear Lake?
Fiber is widely available: about 99%+ of locations in Clear Lake can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99%+ of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 97% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Clear Lake that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Clear Lake at a glance
About 86% of households in Clear Lake have a broadband subscription, 1 points below the Iowa average of 87%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Clear Lake?
Yes, in part. About 100% of residential locations in Clear Lake can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 100% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake Independent Telephone reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Clear Lake, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Clear Lake?
7 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Clear Lake, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Clear Lake?
Fiber providers reporting service in Clear Lake include Clear Lake Independent Telephone (100% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Clear Lake?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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