16 Best Internet Providers in 51503, IA
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51503 ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,944 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real 51503 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.
51503 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in 51503.
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51503 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in 51503.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 51503, 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 51503 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 51503, IA?
Google Fiber is the best internet provider in 51503 based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 51503, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Google Fiber is an option for 14.44% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 51503, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 51503
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 51503 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 51503 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber |  (0) |  (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) |  (1) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 28 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for 51503 residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 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 84.4% coverage in 51503.
At a national level, based on 2743 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 51503?
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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 51503?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MetroNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 51503
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BTC Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Alpine Connective | 500 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 51503
| ISP / Tech Type | 51503 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (0) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (1) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 51503 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 51503. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 51503?
Iowa customers rate Google Fiber 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.
Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 51503 customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 51503, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 51503
| ISP / Tech Type | 51503 Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (0) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (0) | (1) | (406) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
51503 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 51503 below, including the metrics used and how 51503 compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 51503 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 56.73% | 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. | 2,944 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 51503. | 8.2 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 73% | 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. | 74% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
51503 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 51503 is B, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 51503 is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 51503 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 51503 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.
86% of 51503 households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of 51503 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 51503?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
How Much Speed does a 51503 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 51503 is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 51503's average household income is $82,481 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than 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.
51503 also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 51503 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 51503 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 51503?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 21.5% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 16.6% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 15.8% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(104)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 14.4% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
981 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 7.7% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 981 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 795 Mbps throughout the zip. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 51503 from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,387 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.5% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,387 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 973 Mbps throughout the zip.
Cox Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(56)
Avg. Download Speed
1,245 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 3.3% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,245 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the zip. Cox Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 51503 from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.5% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alpine Connective Fiber in 51503, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
443 Mbps
Alpine Connective offers Fiber service to 1.1% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Alpine Connective Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 443 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Alpine Connective Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 51503?
Cox Cable in 51503, IA
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(377)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 91.5% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 51503?
Centurylink DSL in 51503, IA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 97.8% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 51503 from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 51503?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of 51503 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 95 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 51503, IA
Availability:
18.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
280 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.1% of 51503 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 280 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 65 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which ISP Should You Choose in 51503?
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 51503 is Google Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 51503 is Google Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 51503, 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 51503 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 51503 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 51503's B ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100