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Internet and Broadband in Ames, IA
Households with a broadband subscription, by type. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households with broadband
- 74.2%
- Iowa 88.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.1%
- Iowa 71.4%
- Cellular data plan only
- 7.2%
- Iowa 12.5%
- No internet access
- 2.9%
- Iowa 7.5%
Internet subscriptions by type
25,785 households. A household can have more than one type.
- Any internet subscription19,16274.3%
- Broadband of any type19,14174.2%
- Cable, fiber optic or DSL16,79765.1%
- Satellite1,2374.8%
- Cellular data plan only1,8627.2%
- Internet access without a subscription5,88222.8%
- No internet access7412.9%
To see which providers serve a specific address, use the FCC National Broadband Map at broadbandmap.fcc.gov.
How it compares
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| Area | Households with broadband | Cable, fiber or DSL | Cell data only | No internet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | 74.2% | 65.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% |
| Story County | 80.4% | 69.4% | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Iowa | 88.9% | 71.4% | 12.5% | 7.5% |
| United States | 91.0% | 75.6% | 11.5% | 6.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the broadband subscription rate in Ames, IA?
- 74.2% of households in Ames, IA have a broadband internet subscription, and 2.9% have no internet access.
- How does Ames compare with Iowa?
- The households with broadband in Ames is 74.2%, compared with 88.9% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates