Best Internet Providers in Baldwin, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Baldwin, IA
Baldwin has 7 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 Baldwin.
Ranks compare Baldwin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Baldwin, IA at a Glance
Baldwin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Bernard Telephone & Communications
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 Baldwin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Baldwin, IA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Baldwin based on 22 Iowa customer reviews, and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 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 Baldwin?
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 Baldwin
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- LNE Communications - fiber coverage map
- Bernard Telephone & Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Baldwin Compares to Places Its Size
Baldwin's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Baldwin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jackson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 98.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,414 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 27% | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 84% | bottom 13% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 61% | bottom 21% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $60,849 | bottom 32% | $76,621 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Baldwin, against 98.0% across Jackson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Baldwin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,849 (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 Baldwin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Baldwin?
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 66.5% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 65.5% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
LNE Communications Fiber in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Lost Nation-Elwood Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, LNE Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Baldwin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
23.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.3% of Baldwin 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Baldwin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Baldwin, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Baldwin?
CenturyLink DSL in Baldwin, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 7.3% of Baldwin homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Baldwin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Baldwin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Baldwin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Baldwin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52207 | 351 | 100.0% | 989 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 34/100 |
How Baldwin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Baldwin that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Oxford Junction has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Emeline the fewest (93.4%); Baldwin has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin (this page) | 313 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Maquoketa | 7,250 | 98.7% | 1,856 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Lost Nation | 678 | 100.0% | 518 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Oxford Junction | 633 | 100.0% | 926 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 22/100 |
| Hurstville | 598 | 100.0% | 1,008 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Monmouth | 548 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Onslow | 514 | 100.0% | 773 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Elwood | 248 | 100.0% | 621 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 57/100 |
| Nashville | 231 | 100.0% | 950 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 42/100 |
| Ironhills | 175 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Emeline | 61 | 93.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Baldwin?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 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 Baldwin
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Lost Nation-Elwood Telephone Company | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Baldwin Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Baldwin residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 66.5% coverage in Baldwin.
At a national level, based on 1344 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.67 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Baldwin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Baldwin, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Baldwin Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LNE Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Baldwin
Based on data reported by Baldwin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Baldwin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. This indicates Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Baldwin Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LNE Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Baldwin?
Of the providers in Baldwin, customers rate Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Baldwin 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.
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Baldwin, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Baldwin
| ISP / Tech Type | Baldwin Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LNE Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company | (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 Baldwin?
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 Baldwin is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Baldwin Nashville Telephone Company and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Baldwin is Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Baldwin, available to 83.4% 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.