Best Internet Providers in 51520, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 51520, IA
51520 has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 51520.
The Best Internet in 51520, IA at a Glance
51520 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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BTC Broadband
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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 51520 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 51520, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in 51520 based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 51520, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 38.27% of the zip.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 51520?
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 51520 Compares to the Rest of Crawford County
Fiber reaches 18.4% of homes in 51520, against 29.3% across Arion and 67.1% across Crawford County. Households in 51520 are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,454 (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 51520
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 51520?
BTC Broadband Fiber in 51520, IA
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 18.4% of 51520 homes. Across the zip, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 51520?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 51520, IA
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
313 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of 51520 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 313 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 112 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 51520, IA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of 51520 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in 51520, IA
Availability:
19.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
262 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.4% of 51520 homes. Across the zip, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 262 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 87 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 51520, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of 51520 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 51520?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 51520, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 51520?
Frontier DSL in 51520, IA
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 66.3% of 51520 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
How 51520 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 51520 that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, 51454 (Manilla) has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and 51529 (Dunlap) the fewest (70.5%); 51520 has 18.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51520 (this page) | 196 | 18.4% | 649 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 32/100 |
| 51442 (Denison) | 9,811 | 81.3% | 1,796 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 49/100 |
| 51529 (Dunlap) | 1,638 | 70.5% | 1,528 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 17/100 |
| 51454 (Manilla) | 1,297 | 99.2% | 430 Mbps | 2 | C- | 56/100 |
| 51439 (Charter Oak) | 887 | 1.0% | 844 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 23/100 |
| 51528 (Dow City) | 831 | 4.2% | 348 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| 51530 (Earling) | 773 | 97.5% | 883 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 33/100 |
| 51060 (Ute) | 556 | 0.0% | 1,096 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 11/100 |
| 51527 (Defiance) | 498 | 98.4% | 475 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 52/100 |
| 51441 (Deloit) | 305 | 18.0% | 915 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 33/100 |
| 51460 (Ricketts) | 108 | 0.0% | 858 Mbps | 3 | D- | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 51520?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 51520
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 51520 Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for 51520 residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 79.6% coverage in 51520.
At a national level, based on 1357 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 51520 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 51520, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 51520 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 51520
Based on data reported by 51520 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in 51520. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 313 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 51520 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 | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 51520?
Of the providers in 51520, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in 51520 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 51520, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 51520
| ISP / Tech Type | 51520 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 | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (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 51520?
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 51520 is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 51520 is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 51520, available to 79.6% 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.