Best Internet Providers in Ankeny, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ankeny, IA
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.
Ranks compare Ankeny with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ankeny, IA at a Glance
Ankeny 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 Ankeny ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ankeny, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Ankeny based on 48 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 Ankeny?
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 Ankeny
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Huxley Communication - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
How Ankeny Compares to Places Its Size
Ankeny's report card score is tied 156th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 240th of 749.
| Measure | Ankeny | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.4% | Tied 155th of 749 | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,732 Mbps | 196th of 749 | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 428th of 749 | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 187th of 749 | 16% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 243rd of 749 | 77% | 72% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 195th of 749 | 82% | 78% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $115,762 | 206th of 749 | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 15% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 94.4% of homes in Ankeny, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ankeny are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,762 (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 Ankeny
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
Metronet Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 87.1% 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
Availability:
36.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,003 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 36.4% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,003 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 1,218 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
942 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 30.8% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 942 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 925 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ankeny from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,118 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,118 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 162 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ankeny from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
816 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 816 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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.
Huxley Communication Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Huxley Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vero Fiber in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Vero 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 Ankeny?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% 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 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
441 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 441 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
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 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
Mediacom Cable in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,933 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 98.4% of Ankeny homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,933 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 937 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ankeny from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ankeny?
CenturyLink DSL in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ankeny from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Ankeny, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
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
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
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 100 Mbps
Internet in Ankeny by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ankeny has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ankeny
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ankeny
How Ankeny Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ankeny that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Polk City has the most homes with fiber (99.6%) and Elkhart the fewest (89.4%); Ankeny has 94.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny (this page) | 72,506 | 94.4% | 4,732 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| Des Moines metro area | 709,466 | 90.1% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 69/100 |
| Johnston | 24,464 | 95.6% | 4,851 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 82/100 |
| Altoona | 21,494 | 94.8% | 5,487 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Grimes | 16,620 | 93.3% | 4,891 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 84/100 |
| Bondurant | 8,668 | 99.2% | 2,039 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 85/100 |
| Polk City | 6,717 | 99.6% | 2,445 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 85/100 |
| Elkhart | 1,344 | 89.4% | 1,559 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Alleman | 816 | 99.6% | 1,339 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Berwick | 776 | 61.5% | 2,030 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Enterprise | 317 | 92.4% | 945 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ankeny?
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 Ankeny
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 |
| Vero Broadband | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Aureon | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ankeny Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ankeny 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 85.1% coverage in Ankeny.
At a national level, based on 2734 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ankeny Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ankeny, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ankeny Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ankeny
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 5,120 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 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 | Ankeny Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ankeny?
Of the providers in Ankeny, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ankeny 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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (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 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 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 Ankeny is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ankeny, available to 98.4% 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.