14 Best Internet Providers in Badger, IA
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Badger ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,043 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Badger Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Badger has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Badger.
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Badger has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Badger.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
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Mediacom
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Frontier
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Fort Dodge Fiber
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Badger, 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 Badger ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Badger, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Badger based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Badger, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.24% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Badger, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Badger
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Badger Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Badger Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (4) |  (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (21) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Badger 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 87.3% coverage in Badger.
At a national level, based on 2606 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Badger?
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Coverage map for each provider in Badger
- Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- WMTel - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Centurylink - dsl coverage map
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 Badger?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Fort Dodge Fiber 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 Badger
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| WMTel | 100 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 45 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Badger
| ISP / Tech Type | Badger Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (21) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Badger ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fort Dodge Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Badger. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Badger?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Badger customers with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Badger, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Badger
| ISP / Tech Type | Badger Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (21) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Badger 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 Badger below, including the metrics used and how Badger compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Badger | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Badger that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 98.08% | 84.32% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 1,043 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Badger. | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 3% | 12% | 15% | ||
| 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% | 95% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 89% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 73% | 72% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 73% | 73% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Badger ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Badger is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Badger is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Badger have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Badger 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.
92% of Badger households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Badger 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 Badger?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
How Much Speed does a Badger Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Badger is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Badger’s average household income is $110,499 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $82,468 and much higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Badger also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Badger has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Badger households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Badger?
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Badger, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 97.6% of Badger homes. Across the city, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Badger, IA
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 14.0% of Badger homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fort Dodge Fiber in Badger, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Fort Dodge Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Badger homes. Across the city, Fort Dodge Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Badger?
Mediacom Cable in Badger, IA
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(80)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 21.9% of Badger homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Badger?
Frontier DSL in Badger, IA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 21.2% of Badger homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Centurylink DSL in Badger, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(118)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 1.0% of Badger homes. Across the city, Centurylink 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 Badger?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
507 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Badger homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 507 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 171 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(350)
Avg. Download Speed
185 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Badger homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 185 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(322)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Badger 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.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.6% of Badger homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
43.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.3% of Badger homes. Across the city, WMTel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Badger 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 Badger, IA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(196)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Badger homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Badger homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Badger, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
115 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Badger homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 115 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 54 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Badger?
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 Badger is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fort Dodge Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Badger is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Badger, 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 Badger compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Badger 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 Badger’s B- ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
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