Best Internet Providers in Alta, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alta, IA
Alta has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Alta.
Ranks compare Alta with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Alta, IA at a Glance
Alta Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Altatec Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Evertek
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 Alta ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alta, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alta 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 Alta, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.44% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alta?
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 Alta
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Altatec Internet - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Schaller Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nuvera Communication - dsl coverage map
How Alta Compares to Places Its Size
Alta's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 37%.
| Measure | Alta | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Buena Vista County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 16.4% | bottom 19% | 23.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 885 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,146 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | top 23% | 7.7 | 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% | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 69% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,113 | top 41% | $76,951 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 16.4% of homes in Alta, against 23.2% across Buena Vista County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Alta are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,113 (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 Alta
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alta?
Mediacom Fiber in Alta, IA
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 14.8% of Alta homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Schaller Telephone Company Fiber in Alta, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Schaller Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Alta homes. Across the city, Schaller Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alta?
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Alta homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 35 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Alta homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Alta homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
422 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of Alta homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 422 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 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Alta homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alta, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Alta 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 Alta, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Alta 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 Alta?
Mediacom Cable in Alta, IA
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 81.3% of Alta homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Altatec Internet Cable in Alta, IA
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Altatec Internet offers Cable service to 75.8% of Alta homes. Across the city, Altatec Internet Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alta?
CenturyLink DSL in Alta, IA
Availability:
85.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 85.0% of Alta homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 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 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Nuvera Communication DSL in Alta, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Nuvera Communication offers DSL service to 1.2% of Alta homes. Across the city, Nuvera Communication DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Alta by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Alta has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Alta
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Alta
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51002 | 2,926 | 15.7% | 854 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 54/100 |
How Alta Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Alta that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Schaller has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Storm Lake the fewest (23.6%); Alta has 16.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta (this page) | 2,779 | 16.4% | 885 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Storm Lake | 12,095 | 23.6% | 1,449 Mbps | 9 | B- | 66/100 |
| Aurelia | 1,532 | 74.1% | 827 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Schaller | 1,051 | 100.0% | 1,564 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Galva | 761 | 98.8% | 575 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 33/100 |
| Lakeside | 704 | 53.8% | 1,386 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 61/100 |
| Rembrandt | 429 | 18.2% | 582 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Linn Grove | 410 | 1.0% | 493 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Truesdale | 364 | 19.0% | 773 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 42/100 |
| Sulphur Springs | 334 | 0.0% | 399 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 42/100 |
| Juniata | 168 | 42.9% | 751 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alta?
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 Alta
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Schaller Telephone Company | 500 |
| Altatec Internet | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Northwest Communications | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Nuvera Communication | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Alta Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alta 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 37.4% coverage in Alta.
At a national level, based on 2526 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 Alta Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alta, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alta 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 | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altatec Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alta
Based on data reported by Alta ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Alta. 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 | Alta 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 | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altatec Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alta?
Of the providers in Alta, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alta 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 Alta, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alta
| ISP / Tech Type | Alta 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 | ||
| Nuvera Communication | (0) | (0) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Altatec Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller 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 Alta?
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 Alta 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 Alta is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Evertek has the broadest coverage in Alta, available to 99.6% 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.