Best Internet Providers in 50026, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 50026, IA
50026 has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, and Cable internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 50026.
The Best Internet in 50026, IA at a Glance
50026 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Panora Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Jefferson Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 50026 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 50026, IA?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in 50026 based on 14 Iowa customer reviews, and Panora Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 50026?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 50026
- Panora Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Jefferson Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Panora Fiber - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How 50026 Compares to the Rest of Guthrie County
Fiber reaches 98.1% of homes in 50026, against 96.6% across Bagley and 82.9% across Guthrie County. Households in 50026 are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,839 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 50026
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 50026?
Panora Fiber in 50026, IA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber offers Fiber service to 97.7% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Panora Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in 50026, IA
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 44.7% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Jefferson Telephone Company Fiber in 50026, IA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Jefferson Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 8.6% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Jefferson Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 50026?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 50026, IA
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
392 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.5% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 392 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 50026, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.3% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 50026, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(356)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in 50026, IA
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.9% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 90 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
BTWI Fixed Wireless in 50026, IA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 50026?
Panora Fiber Cable in 50026, IA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Panora Fiber offers Cable service to 44.5% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Panora Fiber Cable has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 50026?
Windstream DSL in 50026, IA
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 45.6% of 50026 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 106 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 50026 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
How 50026 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 50026 that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, 50129 (Jefferson) has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and 50058 (Coon Rapids) the fewest (2.7%); 50026 has 98.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50026 (this page) | 524 | 98.1% | 1,431 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 50129 (Jefferson) | 5,016 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 51/100 |
| 50216 (Panora) | 2,729 | 99.8% | 1,030 Mbps | 5 | B- | 61/100 |
| 50115 (Guthrie Center) | 2,556 | 81.3% | 1,200 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 42/100 |
| 50058 (Coon Rapids) | 1,902 | 2.7% | 769 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 53/100 |
| 50029 (Bayard) | 626 | 93.9% | 1,617 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 50277 (Yale) | 535 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
| 50235 (Rippey) | 396 | 95.5% | 960 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 38/100 |
| 50128 (Jamaica) | 296 | 93.9% | 945 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 37/100 |
| 50066 (Dawson) | 249 | 8.4% | 184 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 42/100 |
| 50059 (Cooper) | 7 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 50026?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 50026, the fastest internet in the zip comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 50026
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Panora Fiber | 1,000 |
| Jefferson Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| BTWI | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 50026 Internet Providers
Based on 14 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for 50026 residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Panora Fiber wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in 50026.
At a national level, based on 1256 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Panora Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 50026 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 50026, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 50026 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (98) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 50026
Based on data reported by 50026 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 50026. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,565 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 50026 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (98) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 50026?
Iowa customers rate Windstream as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Windstream received a local rating of 3.33 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Panora Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 50026 customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 50026, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 50026
| ISP / Tech Type | 50026 Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (98) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
A Dubuque, IA Customer
ImOn Communications Fiber
June 11, 2026 Have had this service for a month. Has been down twice. Restoring service has been so time consuming! I have spoken to 4 different people who have been in different places. While they are very kind and polite, the system seems to not be efficient.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 50026?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 50026 is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 50026 is Windstream.
- Viasat, Panora Fiber, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 50026, available to 97.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.