Best Internet Providers in 50102, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 50102, IA
50102 has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in 50102.
The Best Internet in 50102, IA at a Glance
50102 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association
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Fiber
Nextlink
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Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
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 50102 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 50102, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 50102 based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 50102, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.04% of the zip.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 50102?
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.
How 50102 Compares to the Rest of Hardin County
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in 50102, against 94.4% across Garden City and 79.9% across Hardin County. Households in 50102 are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,875 (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 50102
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 50102?
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in 50102, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 100.0% of 50102 homes. Across the zip, Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 50102?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 50102, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
993 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of 50102 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 993 Mbps, with speeds from 800 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 400 and as high as 500, with an average of 497 Mbps throughout the zip.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in 50102, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of 50102 homes. Across the zip, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 50102, IA
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
153 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of 50102 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 153 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 13 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 50102, IA
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of 50102 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 50102?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 50102, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 50102?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in 50102, IA.
How 50102 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 50102 that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, 50236 (Roland) has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and 50248 (Story City) the fewest (93.7%); 50102 has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50102 (this page) | 89 | 100.0% | 993 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 48/100 |
| 50248 (Story City) | 4,429 | 93.7% | 1,162 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 66/100 |
| 50236 (Roland) | 1,622 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 65/100 |
| 50122 (Hubbard) | 1,423 | 99.2% | 977 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 22/100 |
| 50230 (Radcliffe) | 1,095 | 99.4% | 585 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 50075 (Ellsworth) | 850 | 100.0% | 826 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| 50278 (Zearing) | 825 | 97.3% | 985 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 41/100 |
| 50154 (McCallsburg) | 505 | 83.8% | 948 Mbps | 4 | C- | 45/100 |
| 50206 (New Providence) | 502 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 50239 (St. Anthony) | 162 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 47/100 |
| 50231 (Randall) | 157 | 93.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 62/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 50102?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 50102
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 50102 Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 50102 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 94.4% coverage in 50102.
At a national level, based on 1178 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 50102 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 50102, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 50102 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 50102
Based on data reported by 50102 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 50102. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 993 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 50102 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 50102?
Of the providers in 50102, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 50102 where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 50102, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 50102
| ISP / Tech Type | 50102 Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 50102?
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 50102 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 50102 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, HughesNet, GigFire, and Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association has the broadest coverage in 50102, available to 100.0% 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.