Independent telephone company in Iowa
Central Broadband Quad Cities and Dubuque
The business arm of Central Scott Telephone, founded 1902 and based in Eldridge, serving the Quad Cities, Dubuque and the towns between.
Central Broadband is the business arm of Central Scott Telephone, founded in 1902 and based in Eldridge. It serves the Quad Cities, Dubuque and the towns between, and older carrier lists still name it CS Technologies.
Where Central Broadband is strong
- Long established local operator with its own plant in Scott County and around Dubuque
- Serves Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Dubuque and across into Rock Island and Moline
- Local support in markets where the national carriers route you to a call centre
Central Broadband in Iowa specifically
- Serves Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Long Grove, Park View, Dixon, McCausland and the Dubuque area.
- Also reaches across into Rock Island and Moline, which helps for businesses on both sides.
- Mixed plant. Fiber, fixed wireless and DSL all exist in the footprint and they are different products.
- A quote or circuit record naming CS Technologies is this company.
Best fit. Quad Cities and Dubuque businesses that want a long established local operator.
What to watch for before you sign
- Mixed plant. Fiber, fixed wireless and DSL all appear in the footprint, and they are not the same product.
- Older records and carrier lists still say CS Technologies.
- Small footprint outside the Quad Cities and Dubuque areas.
Products
- Business fiber internet
- Ethernet
- Business voice
What a Iowa business pays, and how to judge a quote from Central Broadband
Business internet is priced per address, so there is no Central Broadband rate card anyone can hold them to. What follows is what businesses in Iowa typically pay at a building that is already lit, whichever carrier serves it. Use it to judge the quote you get.
| Bandwidth | Dedicated internet, monthly | Business fiber broadband, monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | approximately $329 | approximately $100 |
| 100 Mbps | approximately $369 | approximately $100 |
| 200 Mbps | approximately $464 | approximately $150 |
| 500 Mbps | approximately $499 | approximately $200 |
| 1 Gbps | approximately $680 | approximately $400 |
| 10 Gbps | approximately $2,500 | approximately $2,500 |
What installation usually costs
| Situation | Typical up front cost | What is happening |
|---|---|---|
| Building already lit | $0 to $500 | The carrier is already inside. A cross connect and a router. |
| Short lateral build | $0 to $15,000 | Fiber runs nearby. Carriers often absorb some or all of it on a longer term. |
| Long or difficult build | $15,000 to six figures | Real construction. Permits, trenching, possible crossings. |
Contract term
- 36 months is the usual starting point for business fiber and dedicated internet. 12 and 24 month terms exist and normally cost more per month.
- 60 months buys the biggest discount and the largest construction contribution, which is why it is worth pricing even if you do not sign it.
- Ask for the construction charge at 36 months and at 60 months as two separate numbers. That gap is the real negotiation.
- Check the renewal and the annual escalator before the monthly price. A cheap year one with an automatic uplift is not a cheap contract.
Full Iowa dedicated internet pricing, or Iowa business fiber broadband pricing.
Compare against the alternatives in Iowa
Metro guides that compare Central Broadband
Each of these works through the local carrier picture, typical pricing and install timelines for that market. Availability is still a per address question.
Central Broadband in Iowa: common questions
Is Central Broadband available at my Iowa address?
Carrier footprints change constantly and no public map is accurate at the building level. We check serviceability directly with each carrier before telling you what you can get. Give us the address and we will confirm with Central Broadband directly, along with every other carrier that could reach it.
How much does Central Broadband business internet cost in Iowa?
Business internet is priced per address, so there is no Central Broadband rate card to quote, and a site that shows you one is guessing. In Iowa we typically quote approximately $329 a month for 50 Mbps of dedicated internet and approximately $680 for 1 Gbps, at a building that is already lit. Business fiber broadband at 1 Gbps typically runs approximately $400. Construction, contract term and which carriers reach the building move the real number.
Is Central Broadband the cheapest option in Iowa?
Sometimes, and it depends almost entirely on whether your building is already on their network. A carrier who is already in the building will normally beat a carrier who has to build, regardless of list pricing.
Can I buy Central Broadband through you at the same price?
Yes. Pricing is the same as going direct. The difference is that you get every other carrier's number at the same time, and you are not managing the process yourself.
Check Central Broadband availability at your address
We will confirm whether Central Broadband can serve you, and quote every other carrier that can reach the building at the same time.
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