Best Internet Providers in Arcadia, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Arcadia, IA
Arcadia has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Arcadia.
Ranks compare Arcadia with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Arcadia, IA at a Glance
Arcadia Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BTC Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Western Iowa Wireless
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 Arcadia ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arcadia, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Arcadia based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Arcadia, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 95.44% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arcadia?
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 Arcadia
- BTC Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Arcadia Compares to Places Its Size
Arcadia's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Arcadia | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Carroll County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 90.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | top 16% | 1,755 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.3 | bottom 19% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 68% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,543 | top 42% | $73,487 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Arcadia, against 90.5% across Carroll County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Arcadia are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,543 (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 Arcadia
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arcadia?
BTC Broadband Fiber in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Arcadia homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arcadia?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
281 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.4% of Arcadia homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 281 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of Arcadia homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Arcadia homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Arcadia homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arcadia, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Arcadia 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 Arcadia, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Arcadia 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 Arcadia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Arcadia, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arcadia?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Arcadia, IA.
Internet in Arcadia by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Arcadia has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Arcadia
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Arcadia
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51430 | 830 | 97.5% | 1,951 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 43/100 |
How Arcadia Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Arcadia that have their own pages are all within 12 miles.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia (this page) | 746 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | B- | 43/100 |
| Carroll | 11,091 | 99.8% | 1,996 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 40/100 |
| Manning | 1,744 | 99.8% | 997 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Vail | 809 | 99.9% | 1,995 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Breda | 733 | 100.0% | 1,978 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Westside | 578 | 97.9% | 1,949 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Halbur | 526 | 96.0% | 1,823 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Mount Carmel | 330 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Maple River | 256 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 42/100 |
| Carnarvon | 196 | 100.0% | 1,648 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 72/100 |
| Roselle | 192 | 100.0% | 1,932 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arcadia?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BTC Broadband 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 Arcadia
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Arcadia Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Arcadia residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 2229 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arcadia Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arcadia, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcadia 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arcadia
Based on data reported by Arcadia ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BTC Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Arcadia. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcadia 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arcadia?
Of the providers in Arcadia, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Arcadia 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Arcadia, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arcadia
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcadia 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (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 Arcadia?
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 Arcadia is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be BTC Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Arcadia is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BTC Broadband has the broadest coverage in Arcadia, available to 100.0% 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.