5 Best Internet Providers in 50862, IA
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| 50862 ISP Report Card | D- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 716 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 5 | |
| Real 50862 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.
50862 has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 50862.
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50862 has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 50862.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 50862, 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 50862 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 50862, IA?
Windstream is the best internet provider in 50862 based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 50862, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Windstream is an option for 10.64% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 50862, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 50862
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 50862 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 50862 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 12 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for 50862 residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 80.9% coverage in 50862.
At a national level, based on 572 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 50862?
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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 50862?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. 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 50862
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 50862
| ISP / Tech Type | 50862 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 50862 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 50862. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 856 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 50862?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 50862 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 50862, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 50862
| ISP / Tech Type | 50862 Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
50862 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 50862 below, including the metrics used and how 50862 compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 50862 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 716 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 50862. | 2.7 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 89% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 80% | 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. | 39% | 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. | 43% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
50862 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 50862 is D-, which is much worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 50862 is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 50862 have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 50862 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.
80% of 50862 households have an internet connection despite having 92.91% availability. 39% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 39% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 43% subscribe to it. A very low number of 50862 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 50862?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
How Much Speed does a 50862 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 50862 is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 50862's average household income is $73,539 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
50862 also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 50862 has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 50862 households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 77% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 50862?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in 50862, IA.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 50862?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 50862, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 50862?
Frontier DSL in 50862, IA
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 65.2% of 50862 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 50862?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 50862, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of 50862 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 50862, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.3% of 50862 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 856 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 752 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 50862, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.3% of 50862 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
Windstream Fixed Wireless in 50862, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of 50862 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 50862?
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 50862 is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 50862 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 50862, 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 50862 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 50862 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 50862's D- ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
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