Best Internet Providers in Agency, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Agency, IA
Agency has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Agency.
Ranks compare Agency with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Agency, IA at a Glance
Agency Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Agency ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Agency, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Agency based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Agency, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.20% of the city.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Agency?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Agency
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Farmers - fiber coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Agency Compares to Places Its Size
Agency's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.
| Measure | Agency | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Wapello County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.6% | top 19% | 70.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,703 Mbps | top 44% | 1,508 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 62% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 36% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $91,184 | top 27% | $64,597 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.6% of homes in Agency, against 70.2% across Wapello County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Agency are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,184 (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 Agency
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Agency?
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Agency, IA
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 94.2% of Agency homes. Across the city, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Agency, IA
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,970 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 71.8% of Agency homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,970 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Agency from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
MCG Fiber in Agency, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Agency homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Farmers Fiber in Agency, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Agency homes. Across the city, Farmers Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Agency?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Agency homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Agency homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Agency homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 20, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Agency homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
26.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.7% of Agency homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 110 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Agency homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Agency, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Agency homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Agency?
Mediacom Cable in Agency, IA
Availability:
61.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 61.0% of Agency homes. Across the city, 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 Agency?
Windstream DSL in Agency, IA
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 66.1% of Agency homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 129 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Agency from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Agency, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 3.4% of Agency homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Agency by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Agency has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Agency
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Agency
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52530 | 1,002 | 97.3% | 1,792 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 45/100 |
How Agency Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Agency that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Eldon has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Ottumwa the fewest (61.9%); Agency has 98.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency (this page) | 1,249 | 98.6% | 1,703 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Ottumwa | 27,682 | 61.9% | 1,538 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Eldon | 1,186 | 100.0% | 1,653 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 41/100 |
| Batavia | 950 | 88.6% | 916 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| Floris | 878 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Cliffland | 835 | 100.0% | 1,483 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Rutledge | 331 | 100.0% | 1,734 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 24/100 |
| Dahlonega | 270 | 100.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| Highland Center | 187 | 79.7% | 858 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Selma | 182 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 27/100 |
| Ottumwa Junction | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Agency?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Agency
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| MCG | 2,000 |
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| KCTC | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Agency Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Agency residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 26.7% coverage in Agency.
At a national level, based on 2623 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Agency Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Agency, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Agency Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Agency
Based on data reported by Agency ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Agency. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,705 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Agency Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Agency?
Of the providers in Agency, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Agency 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Agency, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Agency
| ISP / Tech Type | Agency Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (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 Agency?
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 Agency is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Agency is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Agency, available to 97.2% 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.