16 Best Internet Providers in 52205, IA
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52205 ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,127 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real 52205 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.
52205 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in 52205.
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52205 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in 52205.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
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Mediacom
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Olin Telephone Company
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Above are the top 4 providers in 52205, 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 52205 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 52205, IA?
Comelec Internet Services is the highest-rated internet provider in 52205 based on 49 Iowa customer reviews, and Comelec Internet Services has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 52205, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 52205
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 52205 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 52205 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 | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Martelle Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Olin Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 49 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for 52205 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 86.8% coverage in 52205.
At a national level, based on 2297 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 52205?
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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 52205?
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, Quantum 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 52205
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 Mbps | ||
| Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Olin Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 960 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Martelle Communications | 250 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Hilliary Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 40 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 52205
| ISP / Tech Type | 52205 Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Martelle Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Olin Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 52205 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 3,000 Mbps in 52205. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,000 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 52205?
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 52205 customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 52205, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 52205
| ISP / Tech Type | 52205 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Hilliary Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Martelle Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Olin Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
52205 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 52205 below, including the metrics used and how 52205 compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 52205 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 95.95% | 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. | 1,127 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 52205. | 6.6 | 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. | 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. | 90% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 69% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
52205 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 52205 is B, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 52205 is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 52205 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 52205 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 52205 households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 52205 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 52205?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
How Much Speed does a 52205 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 52205 is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 52205's average household income is $72,532 which is about average for 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.
52205 also has 13% 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 52205 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 52205 households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 52205?
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in 52205, IA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 86.8% of 52205 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
Olin Telephone Company Fiber in 52205, IA
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Olin Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 18.7% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Olin Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Martelle Communications Fiber in 52205, IA
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Martelle Communications offers Fiber service to 14.0% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Martelle Communications Fiber has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in 52205, IA
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.2% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in 52205, IA
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
3,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.3% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 52205?
Mediacom Cable in 52205, IA
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 63.9% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Martelle Communications Cable in 52205, IA
Availability:
17.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Martelle Communications offers Cable service to 17.6% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Martelle Communications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 52205?
Centurylink DSL in 52205, IA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 86.9% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Martelle Communications DSL in 52205, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Martelle Communications offers DSL service to 2.2% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Martelle Communications DSL has speeds up to 110 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 52205?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.4% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 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 100, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the zip.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.3% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 960 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 960, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 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 101 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of 52205 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 52205, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Hilliary Communications Fixed Wireless in 52205, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Hilliary Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of 52205 homes. Across the zip, Hilliary Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 52205?
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 52205 is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. 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 52205 is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 52205, 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 52205 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 52205 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 52205's B ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100