CenturyLink Speed Test in Des Moines

Test Your CenturyLink Speed in Des Moines

Measure your real CenturyLink download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat in Des Moines, IA. See how your connection truly performs.

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Des Moines Average Speeds

Avg Download

185 Mbps

Avg Upload

30 Mbps

Avg Ping

17 ms

City averages based on aggregated speed test data. Your actual CenturyLink speeds may differ based on plan, location, and network conditions.

About CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber in Des Moines

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber provides internet service to residents across Des Moines, IA using Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH) and DSL (legacy CenturyLink) technology. With download speeds ranging from 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) and upload speeds of 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL), CenturyLink is a key provider serving the Des Moines metro area. The average download speed across Des Moines is approximately 185 Mbps, though your individual speeds will depend on your specific plan, neighborhood, and connection type.

To find out how your CenturyLink connection actually performs in Des Moines, run a speed test on Pong.com. Unlike basic speed tests that only measure raw throughput, Pong.com also tests bufferbloat, jitter, and latency under load. This gives you a complete picture of your connection health, not just a download speed number. Testing across the real public internet means your results reflect what you experience when browsing, streaming, and video calling in Des Moines.

CenturyLink Plans Available in Des Moines

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Simply Unlimited100 Mbps100 Mbps$50/mo
Quantum Fiber 500500 Mbps500 Mbps$60/mo
Quantum Fiber 940940 Mbps940 Mbps$70/mo
Quantum Fiber 2 Gig2000 Mbps2000 Mbps$90/mo
Quantum Fiber 8 Gig8000 Mbps8000 Mbps$175/mo

Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location in Des Moines. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common CenturyLink Issues in Des Moines

DSL speeds often far below advertised maximum
Extremely slow DSL (under 10 Mbps) in rural areas
Long provisioning times for new fiber installations
Intermittent DSL disconnections in aging copper infrastructure
Latency spikes on DSL during wet weather
Confusing branding between CenturyLink DSL and Quantum Fiber

Other Internet Providers in Des Moines

Mediacom

100-1000 Mbps down, 10-50 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1)

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T-Mobile Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

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CenturyLink in Des Moines FAQ

What speeds does CenturyLink offer in Des Moines?
CenturyLink offers download speeds of 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) and upload speeds of 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) in Des Moines, IA, depending on your plan and connection type (Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)). Actual speeds may vary by neighborhood and network conditions. The average download speed across Des Moines is approximately 185 Mbps. Run a test on Pong.com to see your real speeds.
Is CenturyLink good in Des Moines?
CenturyLink performance in Des Moines depends on your specific neighborhood, plan, and connection type. The citywide average download speed is around 185 Mbps with a typical ping of 17 ms. To find out how CenturyLink performs at your address, run a speed test on Pong.com. It measures download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to give you a complete picture of your connection health.
How do I test my CenturyLink speed in Des Moines?
Visit Pong.com and click the start button. The test takes less than a minute and measures your CenturyLink download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat in Des Moines. For the most accurate results, use a wired Ethernet connection and close background applications. Pong.com tests across the real public internet, not inside CenturyLink's own network, so you get results that reflect your actual experience.
What alternatives to CenturyLink are available in Des Moines?
Other internet providers available in Des Moines include Mediacom, T-Mobile Home Internet. The best provider depends on your address, budget, and usage needs. Test your current CenturyLink connection on Pong.com, then compare your results with the speeds and pricing other providers offer in your area.

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