Best Internet Providers in Ainsworth, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ainsworth, IA
Ainsworth has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ainsworth.
Ranks compare Ainsworth with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ainsworth, IA at a Glance
Ainsworth Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Ainsworth ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ainsworth, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.58% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ainsworth?
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 Ainsworth
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- KCTC - fiber coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cloudburst9 - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Louisa Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ainsworth Compares to Places Its Size
Ainsworth's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 43%.
| Measure | Ainsworth | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Washington County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.8% | top 49% | 88.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,432 Mbps | bottom 50% | 1,315 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 37% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 40% | 67% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $100,397 | top 19% | $79,032 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 77.8% of homes in Ainsworth, against 88.6% across Washington County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ainsworth are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,397 (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 Ainsworth
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ainsworth?
KCTC Fiber in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
66.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 66.8% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
43.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 43.9% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 21.4% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Ainsworth?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
988 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 988 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 899 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
168 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.8% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 168 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
62.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Cloudburst9 offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.5% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
34.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.0% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 62 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Louisa Communications 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 Ainsworth?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ainsworth, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ainsworth?
Windstream DSL in Ainsworth, IA
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
126 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 47.6% of Ainsworth homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 126 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ainsworth from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Ainsworth by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ainsworth has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ainsworth
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ainsworth
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52201 | 1,212 | 70.6% | 1,379 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 52/100 |
How Ainsworth Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ainsworth that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Riverside has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Washington the fewest (93.1%); Ainsworth has 77.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth (this page) | 1,060 | 77.8% | 1,432 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 52/100 |
| Washington | 8,674 | 93.1% | 1,671 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 38/100 |
| Riverside | 2,477 | 99.4% | 1,394 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Crawfordsville | 742 | 53.2% | 1,349 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 52/100 |
| River Junction | 546 | 97.4% | 1,129 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Richmond | 480 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 65/100 |
| Gladwin | 370 | 34.9% | 831 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 54/100 |
| Noble | 301 | 74.8% | 870 Mbps | 6 | C | 63/100 |
| Haskins | 230 | 44.4% | 990 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 51/100 |
| Cotter | 186 | 0.0% | 985 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 48/100 |
| Wyman | 128 | 0.0% | 937 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ainsworth?
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 Ainsworth
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Sharon Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Cloudburst9 | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Louisa Communications | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ainsworth Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ainsworth 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 65.8% coverage in Ainsworth.
At a national level, based on 2343 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 Ainsworth Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ainsworth, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ainsworth Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ainsworth
Based on data reported by Ainsworth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ainsworth. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,095 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 | Ainsworth Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ainsworth?
Of the providers in Ainsworth, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ainsworth
| ISP / Tech Type | Ainsworth Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (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 Ainsworth?
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 Ainsworth 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 Ainsworth is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ainsworth, available to 98.9% 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.