Best Internet Providers in Algona, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Algona, IA
Algona 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Algona.
Ranks compare Algona with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Algona, IA at a Glance
Algona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Connection
Customer Rating
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Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Algona Municipal Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Algona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Algona, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Algona 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 Algona, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.70% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Algona?
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 Algona
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Algona Municipal Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Algona Municipal Utilities - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Algona Compares to Places Its Size
Algona's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Algona | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kossuth County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.4% | bottom 28% | 56.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 956 Mbps | bottom 19% | 902 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | top 7% | 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 | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 69% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,210 | bottom 34% | $72,077 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 37.4% of homes in Algona, against 56.7% across Kossuth County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Algona are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,210 (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 Algona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Algona?
Algona Municipal Utilities Fiber in Algona, IA
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Algona homes. Across the city, Algona Municipal Utilities Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Algona, IA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Algona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Algona?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Algona homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Algona homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 125 Mbps throughout the city.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Algona homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 15, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
181 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Algona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 181 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Algona homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
64.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.5% of Algona homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Algona, IA
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
493 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.9% of Algona homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 493 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 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Algona?
Mediacom Cable in Algona, IA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 90.4% of Algona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities Cable in Algona, IA
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Algona Municipal Utilities offers Cable service to 70.8% of Algona homes. Across the city, Algona Municipal Utilities Cable has speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Algona?
CenturyLink DSL in Algona, IA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 94.8% of Algona homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Algona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Algona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Algona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Algona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50511 | 7,025 | 35.5% | 928 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
How Algona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Algona that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Lone Rock has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Irvington the fewest (0.0%); Algona has 37.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algona (this page) | 6,530 | 37.4% | 956 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Whittemore | 839 | 6.9% | 487 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Burt | 707 | 99.4% | 704 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Wesley | 606 | 68.0% | 1,561 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Lu Verne | 436 | 0.5% | 534 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 39/100 |
| Hobarton | 314 | 3.8% | 480 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Lone Rock | 288 | 100.0% | 886 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Irvington | 194 | 0.0% | 658 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 52/100 |
| St. Joseph | 184 | 9.2% | 876 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Lotts Creek | 148 | 89.9% | 687 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| St. Benedict | 105 | 23.8% | 727 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Algona?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Algona
| Algona Municipal Utilities | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Algona Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Algona 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 79.4% coverage in Algona.
At a national level, based on 2522 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 Algona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Algona, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Algona Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Algona
Based on data reported by Algona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Algona. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Algona Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Algona?
Of the providers in Algona, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Algona 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 Algona, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Algona
| ISP / Tech Type | Algona 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Algona Municipal Utilities | (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 Algona?
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 Algona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Algona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Algona, available to 98.7% 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.