Best Internet Providers in Altoona, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Altoona, IA
Altoona has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Altoona.
Ranks compare Altoona with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Altoona, IA at a Glance
Altoona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Altoona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Altoona, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Altoona based on 50 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Altoona?
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 Altoona
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Altoona Compares to Places Its Size
Altoona's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Altoona | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.8% | top 28% | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,487 Mbps | top 17% | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.1 | top 8% | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 47% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 45% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 3% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 23% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | bottom 46% | 77% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 82% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $91,569 | top 45% | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 94.8% of homes in Altoona, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Altoona are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,569 (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 Altoona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Metronet Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 89.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
4,354 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 62.3% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,354 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,926 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,113 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 33.2% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,113 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 157 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Altoona from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
31.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
964 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 31.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 964 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 957 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Altoona from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in Altoona, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Altoona, IA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Altoona, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Altoona, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Altoona homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Altoona, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Altoona, IA
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Altoona homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
Mediacom Cable in Altoona, IA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,666 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 98.0% of Altoona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,666 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 682 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Altoona from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Altoona?
CenturyLink DSL in Altoona, IA
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.1% of Altoona homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 94 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 80, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Altoona from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Altoona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Altoona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Altoona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Altoona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50009 | 21,079 | 94.6% | 5,305 Mbps | 9 | A- | 71/100 |
How Altoona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Altoona that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Bondurant has the most homes with fiber (99.2%) and Runnells the fewest (74.5%); Altoona has 94.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona (this page) | 21,494 | 94.8% | 5,487 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Des Moines metro area | 709,466 | 90.1% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 69/100 |
| Ankeny | 72,506 | 94.4% | 4,732 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,530 | 96.4% | 4,903 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Bondurant | 8,668 | 99.2% | 2,039 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 85/100 |
| Mitchellville | 3,415 | 78.0% | 4,008 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Runnells | 2,660 | 74.5% | 2,295 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 48/100 |
| Berwick | 776 | 61.5% | 2,030 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Valeria | 412 | 0.0% | 933 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Ivy | 391 | 31.5% | 1,118 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Santiago | 192 | 19.3% | 948 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Altoona?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Altoona
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Altoona Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Altoona 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 96.3% coverage in Altoona.
At a national level, based on 2755 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 Altoona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Altoona, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet |  (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Altoona
Based on data reported by Altoona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Altoona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Altoona?
Of the providers in Altoona, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Altoona 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Altoona, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Altoona
| ISP / Tech Type | Altoona Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Altoona?
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 Altoona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Altoona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Altoona, available to 99.9% 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.