14 Best Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA
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| Ankeny ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,616 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Ankeny Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Ankeny has 14 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 Ankeny.
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Ankeny has 14 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 Ankeny.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ankeny, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Ankeny ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ankeny, IA?
Mediacom is the best internet provider in Ankeny based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Mediacom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ankeny, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Mediacom is an option for 97.91% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ankeny, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ankeny
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ankeny Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ankeny Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Mediacom is the best internet service provider for Ankeny residents. Mediacom was rated at an average of 3.10 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Centurylink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 97.4% coverage in Ankeny.
At a national level, based on 2404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ICS Advanced Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ankeny?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ankeny?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mediacom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Ankeny
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| NexGen Connected | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 10 Mbps | ||
| Aureon | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ankeny
| ISP / Tech Type | Ankeny Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ankeny ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ankeny. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ankeny?
Iowa customers rate Mediacom as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Mediacom received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ankeny customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ankeny, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ankeny
| ISP / Tech Type | Ankeny Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (2) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ankeny Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Ankeny below, including the metrics used and how Ankeny compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ankeny that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.46% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 4,616 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Ankeny. | 8.1 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 17% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 83% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 83% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ankeny ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ankeny is A-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ankeny is high with a score of 80 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ankeny have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ankeny ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
93% of Ankeny households have an internet connection despite having 99.44% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Ankeny residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Ankeny?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ankeny Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ankeny is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ankeny's average household income is $111,684 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Ankeny also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ankeny has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ankeny households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
MetroNet Fiber in Ankeny, IA
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 85.7% of Ankeny 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 Ankeny, IA
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 36.2% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,875 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 1,031 Mbps throughout the city.
Centurylink Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 31.4% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 951 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 930 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ankeny from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Ankeny, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 666 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber.
NexGen Connected Fiber in Ankeny, IA
NexGen Connected offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, NexGen Connected Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
Mediacom Cable in Ankeny, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 97.9% of Ankeny 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 Ankeny?
Centurylink DSL in Ankeny, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 89.9% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 63 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 100, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ankeny from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Ankeny, IA
Aureon offers DSL service to 2.3% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Ankeny, IA
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.0% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 506 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 36 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ankeny?
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 Ankeny is Mediacom.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ankeny is Mediacom.
- US Cellular, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ankeny, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Ankeny compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ankeny stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Ankeny's A- ISP Report Card and 80 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
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November 19, 2025 I have been with Cox off and on for quite some time. The pricing is okay. I pay $50 a month for wireless internet. I forget exactly what the speeds are. My only issue is that I can't do anything with it. I don't run that many devices. I run seriously my smartphone and my TV one single TV. I haven't even bothered connecting my other TVs to it. And my laptop here and there. I cannot stream videos without buffering. I cannot do zoom calls. It really limits what I can do and honestly I'm really looking for another provider ASAP.
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An Iowa Customer
MetroNet Fiber
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Christina G
Centurylink DSL
July 19, 2025 I tried to indicate dsl, but I believe that I might have pushed the wrong button. My apologies. My internet provider is not even decent. I've had problems with it ever since I got my current modem. It's been a pain since day one. It will have all lights on, yet nobody has internet. I can be watching a video and suddenly not have a connection. For no reason. And it can last for hours. If I reboot it, I can count on being without internet for at least an hour or so. When I try to get a new modem to lease, they say my only option is to buy one. Their option for having a bad connection and price was to offer me a faster speed at 20 dollars more per month. Same modem. I can't figure that out.
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An Iowa Customer
Jefferson Telecom Fiber
July 12, 2025 I live in a small town so we actually only have one option for internet services. I don’t mind the internet option we have but sometimes I with we could choose something different. Our Verizon phone plan offers internet at a discount but because of the monopoly of the town internet company it is not an option. The cost of our internet is 69.99 a month. In the economy we live in right now, any thing lower would be appreciated.
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