10 Best Internet Providers in 51546, IA
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| 51546 ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,363 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 10 | |
| Real 51546 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.
51546 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 51546.
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51546 has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 51546.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 51546, 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 51546 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 51546, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in 51546 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 51546, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 43.71% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 51546, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 51546
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 51546 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 51546 Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 28 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for 51546 residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 98.6% coverage in 51546.
At a national level, based on 2252 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Long Lines is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 51546?
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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 51546?
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, Long Lines 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 51546
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Long Lines | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 51546
| ISP / Tech Type | 51546 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 51546 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in 51546. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 51546?
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 51546 customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 51546, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 51546
| ISP / Tech Type | 51546 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
51546 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 51546 below, including the metrics used and how 51546 compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 51546 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 47.43% | 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. | 1,363 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 51546. | 5.8 | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 66% | 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. | 67% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
51546 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 51546 is C+, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 51546 is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 51546 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 51546 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.
90% of 51546 households have an internet connection despite having 99.36% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 51546 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 51546?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
How Much Speed does a 51546 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 51546 is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 51546's average household income is $93,569 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.
51546 also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 51546 has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 51546 households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 51546?
Windstream Fiber in 51546, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 47.4% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,838 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 51546 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 51546?
Long Lines Cable in 51546, IA
Long Lines offers Cable service to 55.0% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Long Lines Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 51546?
Windstream DSL in 51546, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.9% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 97 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 28 Mbps throughout the zip. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 51546 from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in 51546, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 4.1% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Centurylink 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 51546?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 834 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 709 Mbps throughout the zip.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of 51546 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.7% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.3% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 299 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 70 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 51546, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of 51546 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 51546, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of 51546 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 51546?
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 51546 is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. 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 51546 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 51546, 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 51546 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 51546 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 51546's C+ ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
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