11 Best Internet Providers in 50654, IA
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| 50654 ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 913 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real 50654 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
50654 has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 50654.
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50654 has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 50654.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
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East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative
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Above are the top 4 providers in 50654, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
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 50654 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 50654, IA?
Comelec Internet Services is the best internet provider in 50654 based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Comelec Internet Services had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 50654, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Comelec Internet Services is an option for 55.34% of the zip.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 50654, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 50654
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 50654 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 50654 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 22 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for 50654 residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 38.1% coverage in 50654.
At a national level, based on 2095 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.65 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 50654?
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Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 50654?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative 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 50654
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 250 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 50654
| ISP / Tech Type | 50654 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 50654 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 50654. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. This indicates Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 50654?
Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services as the cheapest internet service provider in 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.
Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 50654 customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 50654, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 50654
| ISP / Tech Type | 50654 Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
50654 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 50654 below, including the metrics used and how 50654 compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 50654 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 57.52% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 913 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 50654. | 6.5 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 64% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 64% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
50654 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 50654 is C+, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 50654 is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 50654 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 50654 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
88% of 50654 households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 50654 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 50654?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
How Much Speed does a 50654 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 50654 is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 50654's average household income is $87,706 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
50654 also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 50654 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 50654 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 50654?
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in 50654, IA
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 38.1% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in 50654, IA
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 27.5% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 50654?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 50654, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 50654?
Windstream DSL in 50654, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 44.0% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 103 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 52, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 50654 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 50654?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.7% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 710 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 684 Mbps throughout the zip.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the zip.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.3% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.4% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 50654, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of 50654 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 50654?
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 50654 is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 50654 is Comelec Internet Services.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in 50654, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 50654 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 50654 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 50654's C+ ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
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