Which is better, Northwest Communications or Royal Telephone Company?

Royal Telephone Company is faster where you can get it, but Northwest Communications reaches 103 times as many people, so at most addresses Northwest Communications is the one on offer. Where both are offered (about 839 people), Royal Telephone Company has the faster top speed for 96% of homes.

FasterRoyal Telephone CompanyFaster for 96% of homes where both are offered.

Cheaper to startToo close to callWe do not list plans for both yet.

Better ratedToo close to callToo few reviews to compare yet (2 and 0).

Available to more peopleNorthwest Communications105,267 people in 1 state, vs 1,026 in 1 state.

Northwest Communications
Price: Unavailable, please see site for details
Speed: 10 - 1,500 Mbps
Internet Type: Fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and DSL
Rating (Reviews): (2)
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Royal Telephone Company
Price: Unavailable, please see site for details
Speed: 1,000 Mbps
Internet Type: Fiber
Rating (Reviews): (0)
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Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company at a glance

Measure	Northwest Communications	Royal Telephone Company
Available to	105,267 people in 1 state	1,026 people in 1 state
Main technology	Fixed wireless 90%, fiber 12%, cable 4.1%, DSL 2.9%	Fiber 100%
Top download speed filed with the FCC	1,500 Mbps	1,000 Mbps
Fastest plan we list	Not listed	Not listed
Starting price	Not listed	Not listed
Cheapest plan, first 2 years	Not listed	Not listed
Customer rating	3.5 of 5 (2 reviews)	No reviews yet
Rated for speed	5.0 of 5	No reviews yet
Rated for price	4.0 of 5	No reviews yet
Where both are offered	About 839 people (82% of Royal Telephone Company's area); Royal Telephone Company is faster for 96% of them, the same top speed for 3.7%

Coverage and top speeds: FCC filings; plans and prices: our pricing table; ratings: verified customer reviews on ISP Reports. Check your address for what is offered at your home.

Where Northwest Communications and Royal Telephone Company are available

Northwest Communications and Royal Telephone Company have distinct coverage footprints across the United States. Our interactive map shows exactly where each provider offers service and where they overlap, helping you understand your options.

Northwest Communications currently offers internet service in 161 cities and 16 counties across 1 state, reaching approximately 106,219 residents. Their service area includes major markets like Storm Lake, IA; Algona, IA; and Cherokee, IA. By comparison, Royal Telephone Company serves 1,026 residents in 10 cities and 2 counties in 1 state, with a presence in population centers such as Royal, IA; Fostoria, IA; and Moneta, IA.

Each provider’s own page has its full coverage map, county by county: Northwest Communications coverage map and Royal Telephone Company coverage map.

Availability changes from one street to the next. Check your address to see whether Northwest Communications, Royal Telephone Company or both are offered at your home.

Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company Speeds and Technology

Northwest Communications and Royal Telephone Company utilize different network technologies to deliver internet service, resulting in varying speed capabilities across their service areas.

In terms of potential speeds across the country, Royal Telephone Company offers higher overall speeds, with speeds for most covered areas averaging 1,000 Mbps compared to Northwest Communications’s average speed of 211 Mbps.

The availability of each provider’s fastest technology varies significantly by location. Northwest Communications’s premium Cable service reaches 4.1% of their coverage area. Meanwhile, Royal Telephone Company’s top-tier Fiber is available to 100.0% of their footprint. Even within the same technology type, speed offerings can vary based on local infrastructure investments.

Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company Plans and Prices

Unfortunately, neither Northwest Communications nor Royal Telephone Company has complied with FCC requirements to provide their broadband label data in the required machine-readable format. This lack of transparency from both providers makes it impossible to offer you standardized, accurate plan comparisons. While we await their compliance with these federal consumer protection measures, we recommend visiting their websites or contacting them directly for pricing information.

At ISP Reports, we simplify complex data to help you make informed decisions. Even without standardized pricing data, you can still explore customer reviews, local speed tests, and detailed coverage maps. To discover all available providers at your location, use our comprehensive address search tool

If you represent Northwest Communications or Royal Telephone Company, getting listed is simple: publish your machine-readable broadband label file, or send your current plan lineup through our contact page, and your plans will appear here shortly after verification.

Most households with 3-5 users need download speeds of at least 100 Mbps for smooth streaming, video conferencing, and everyday internet usage. Larger households or those with heavy users (gamers, 4K streamers, or remote workers) should consider plans with speeds of 300 Mbps or more for optimal performance.

Any prices listed are the base service rates and may not include additional charges such as equipment fees, installation costs, or other service-related expenses. For a comprehensive view of all potential charges, refer to our Fees & Details section below.

Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company Customer Ratings and Reviews

Compare how real customers rate Northwest Communications and Royal Telephone Company based on our comprehensive database of verified customer reviews across all service types.

Fees vary by plan and location. The fees shown apply to most plans; check with the provider for costs specific to your plan.

When comparing internet providers, remember that advertised prices rarely tell the complete story. Equipment fees alone can add $10-15 per month to your bill, while installation charges, early termination fees, and data overage penalties can significantly increase your total cost of service. Consider these additional costs alongside monthly rates when determining which provider offers the better value for your specific needs.

Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company Pros and Cons

Northwest Communications

Too few written reviews to sum up yet (2); these lines come from our data.

Pros

• Available to more people: 105,267 in 1 state, vs 1,026.

Cons

Royal Telephone Company

No written reviews yet; these lines come from our data.

Pros

• Faster where both are offered: the faster top speed for 96% of those homes.
• Mostly fiber: 100% of the homes it serves, vs 12% for Northwest Communications.

Cons

Northwest Communications vs. Royal Telephone Company Top Cities

Northwest Communications serves 161 cities while Royal Telephone Company is available in 10 cities nationwide. The tables below highlight their largest markets and areas where customers can choose between both providers.