14 Best Internet Providers in Adair County, IA
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Adair County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 897 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Adair County 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.
Adair County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Adair County.
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Adair County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Adair County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Mediacom
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Cumberland Telephone Company
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Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association
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Above are the top 4 providers in Adair County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Adair County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Adair County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Adair County 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 Adair County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 38.74% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Adair County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Adair County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Adair County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Adair County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Adair County 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 74.8% coverage in Adair County.
At a national level, based on 2336 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Adair County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Adair County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and WesTel Systems 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 Adair County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| WesTel Systems | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 140 Mbps | ||
| BST Wifi | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | 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 Adair County
| ISP / Tech Type | Adair County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Adair County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom and WesTel Systems. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Adair County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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 Adair County?
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 Adair County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Adair County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Adair County
| ISP / Tech Type | Adair County 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Casey Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Adair County 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 county 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 Adair County below, including the metrics used and how Adair County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Adair County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Adair County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 66.34% | 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. | 897 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 Adair County. | 5.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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. | 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. | 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. | 83% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 56% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Adair County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Adair County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Adair County is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Adair County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Adair County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
83% of Adair County households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Adair County 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 Counties Compare to Adair County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Adair County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Adair County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Adair County's average household income is $66,419 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 lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Adair County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 Adair County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Adair County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% 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 Adair County?
Windstream Fiber in Adair County, IA
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 30.0% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cumberland Telephone Company Fiber in Adair County, IA
Availability:
17.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cumberland Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 17.6% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Cumberland Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Adair County, IA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 15.8% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Casey Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Adair County, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Casey Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 15.3% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Casey Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in Adair County, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Adair County homes. Across the county, WesTel Systems Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Adair County?
Mediacom Cable in Adair County, IA
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 38.6% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Adair County?
Windstream DSL in Adair County, IA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
111 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 64.5% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 111 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 31 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Adair County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in Adair County, IA
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 12.5% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 20, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Adair County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
823 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 823 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 691 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Adair County homes. Across the county, 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Adair County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
56.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.9% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 81 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.7% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.7% of Adair County homes. Across the county, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Adair County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Adair County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Adair County, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Adair County homes. Across the county, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 25, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Adair County?
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 Adair County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and WesTel Systems. 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 Adair County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Adair County, 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 Adair County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Adair County 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 Adair County's C+ ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100