Best Internet Providers in Bertram, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bertram, IA
Bertram has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Bertram.
Ranks compare Bertram with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bertram, IA at a Glance
Bertram Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Bertram ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bertram, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bertram 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 Bertram, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bertram?
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 Bertram
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mechanicsville Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bertram Compares to Places Its Size
Bertram's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 3%.
| Measure | Bertram | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Linn County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 34.8% | bottom 36% | 65.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,634 Mbps | top 26% | 2,285 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | top 23% | 7.6 | 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% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 15% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 99% | top 2% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 8% | 79% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 98% | top 1% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $128,267 | top 3% | $87,856 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 34.8% of homes in Bertram, against 65.2% across Linn County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Bertram are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $128,267 (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 Bertram
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bertram?
Mechanicsville Telephone Company Fiber in Bertram, IA
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mechanicsville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 21.8% of Bertram homes. Across the city, Mechanicsville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Bertram, IA
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bertram?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bertram, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bertram, IA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
232 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 232 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bertram, IA
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Bertram homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bertram, IA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Bertram 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 Bertram, IA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Bertram, IA
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bertram?
Mediacom Cable in Bertram, IA
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 75.6% of Bertram homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bertram?
CenturyLink DSL in Bertram, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Bertram homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Bertram by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bertram
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Bertram
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Bertram Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bertram that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Shueyville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mount Vernon the fewest (18.5%); Bertram has 34.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertram (this page) | 500 | 34.8% | 1,634 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 80/100 |
| Cedar Rapids | 141,102 | 55.9% | 2,283 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 64/100 |
| Marion | 42,966 | 84.7% | 1,988 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Hiawatha | 7,423 | 73.9% | 1,998 Mbps | 7 | B | 71/100 |
| Mount Vernon | 5,502 | 18.5% | 1,099 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Ely | 3,803 | 98.5% | 8,469 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Lisbon | 3,362 | 46.8% | 999 Mbps | 9.3 | B- | 70/100 |
| Springville | 2,260 | 96.5% | 535 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Shueyville | 1,348 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 4 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Troy Mills | 639 | 69.5% | 1,644 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 81/100 |
| Sutliff | 262 | 92.4% | 947 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bertram?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Mediacom 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 Bertram
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 140 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| GigFire | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bertram Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bertram 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 91.0% coverage in Bertram.
At a national level, based on 2521 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 Bertram Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bertram, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bertram Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bertram
Based on data reported by Bertram ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bertram. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bertram Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bertram?
Of the providers in Bertram, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bertram 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 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 Bertram, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bertram
| ISP / Tech Type | Bertram Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mechanicsville Telephone Company | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Bertram?
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 Bertram is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Bertram is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Bertram, 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.