Best Internet Providers in Arion, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Arion, IA
Arion has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Arion.
Ranks compare Arion with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Arion, IA at a Glance
Arion Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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BTC Broadband
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Fiber
Nextlink
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Verizon
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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 Arion ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arion, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Arion 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 Arion, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 36.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arion?
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.
How Arion Compares to Places Its Size
Arion's report card score is in the bottom 21% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Arion | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Crawford County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 29.3% | bottom 34% | 67.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 839 Mbps | bottom 31% | 1,402 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.4 | bottom 20% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 60% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,548 | top 45% | $68,953 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 29.3% of homes in Arion, against 67.1% across Crawford County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Arion are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,548 (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 Arion
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arion?
BTC Broadband Fiber in Arion, IA
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 29.3% of Arion 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 Arion?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Arion, IA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
429 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Arion homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 429 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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 1,000, with an average of 244 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arion, IA
Availability:
36.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
221 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.5% of Arion homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 221 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arion, IA
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.7% of Arion 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
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Arion, IA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Arion homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 75 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arion?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Arion, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arion?
Frontier DSL in Arion, IA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 67.4% of Arion homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Arion by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Arion has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Arion
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Arion
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51520 | 196 | 18.4% | 649 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 32/100 |
How Arion Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Arion that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Denison has the most homes with fiber (81.1%) and Dunlap the fewest (75.4%); Arion has 29.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arion (this page) | 181 | 29.3% | 839 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 33/100 |
| Denison | 9,056 | 81.1% | 1,806 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Dunlap | 1,508 | 75.4% | 1,587 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Dow City | 998 | 19.5% | 510 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 36/100 |
| Vail | 809 | 99.9% | 1,995 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Charter Oak | 697 | 0.7% | 915 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 22/100 |
| Earling | 638 | 95.1% | 916 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Defiance | 553 | 97.1% | 485 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 50/100 |
| Deloit | 423 | 33.3% | 1,054 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 32/100 |
| Kenwood | 182 | 61.5% | 1,533 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| Buck Grove | 43 | 0.0% | 204 Mbps | 1.2 | F | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Arion?
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 Arion
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Arion Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Arion residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 81.2% coverage in Arion.
At a national level, based on 1357 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 Arion Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Arion, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Arion Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | 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 Arion
Based on data reported by Arion 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 Arion. 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 | Arion Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arion?
Of the providers in Arion, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Arion 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Arion, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arion
| ISP / Tech Type | Arion Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | 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 Arion?
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 Arion 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 Arion is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Arion, available to 81.2% 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.