Best Internet Providers in Bernard, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bernard, IA
Bernard has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Bernard.
Ranks compare Bernard with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bernard, IA at a Glance
Bernard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Bernard Telephone & Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Bernard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bernard, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Bernard based on 19 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.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bernard?
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 Bernard
- Bernard Telephone & Communications - fiber coverage map
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Cascade Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Bernard Telephone & Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bernard Compares to Places Its Size
Bernard's report card score is in the bottom 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Bernard | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Dubuque County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.1% | top 16% | 90.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,055 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 10% | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,871 | top 33% | $84,809 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.1% of homes in Bernard, against 90.4% across Dubuque County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Bernard are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,871 (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 Bernard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bernard?
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber in Bernard, IA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fiber service to 91.2% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Bernard, IA
Availability:
34.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 34.9% of Bernard 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
Cascade Communications Fiber in Bernard, IA
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cascade Communications offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Cascade Communications 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 Bernard?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bernard, IA
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Bernard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bernard, IA
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 123 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Bernard, IA
Availability:
35.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.2% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bernard, IA
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
182 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 182 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 43 Mbps throughout the city.
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Bernard, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bernard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bernard, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bernard?
Windstream DSL in Bernard, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.5% of Bernard homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Bernard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bernard has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bernard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Bernard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52032 | 1,466 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
How Bernard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bernard that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Cascade has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Epworth the fewest (94.4%); Bernard has 99.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard (this page) | 1,012 | 99.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Peosta | 4,563 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 77/100 |
| Cascade | 3,187 | 99.4% | 999 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Epworth | 2,989 | 94.4% | 1,433 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 64/100 |
| Zwingle | 993 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 45/100 |
| La Motte | 879 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Monmouth | 548 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Fillmore | 374 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 64/100 |
| Ironhills | 175 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Centralia | 101 | 96.0% | 962 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Emeline | 61 | 93.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bernard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comelec Internet Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, 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 Bernard
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Cascade Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Bernard. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Bernard Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bernard 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 46.2% coverage in Bernard.
At a national level, based on 1283 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bernard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bernard, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bernard Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bernard
Based on data reported by Bernard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bernard. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bernard Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bernard?
Of the providers in Bernard, customers rate Comelec Internet Services the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bernard 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.
Comelec Internet Services is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bernard, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bernard
| ISP / Tech Type | Bernard Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (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
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Bernard?
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 Bernard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bernard is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bernard Telephone & Communications has the broadest coverage in Bernard, available to 92.9% 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.