Best Internet Providers in Blairstown, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Blairstown, IA
Blairstown 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 Blairstown.
Ranks compare Blairstown with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Blairstown, IA at a Glance
Blairstown Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Great Plains Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Blairstown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blairstown, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Blairstown 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 Blairstown, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Blairstown?
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 Blairstown
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Blairstown Compares to Places Its Size
Blairstown's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the top 24%.
| Measure | Blairstown | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Benton County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 93.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 2,298 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 29% | 4.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 31% | 75% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $90,448 | top 28% | $88,438 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Blairstown, against 93.0% across Benton County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Blairstown are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,448 (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 Blairstown
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blairstown?
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 99.7% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, Great Plains 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 Blairstown?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 124 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
160 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.0% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 160 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Blairstown 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 Blairstown, IA
Availability:
32.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.2% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Blairstown, IA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Blairstown homes. Across the city, Windstream 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 Blairstown?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Blairstown, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blairstown?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Blairstown, IA.
Internet in Blairstown by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Blairstown has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Blairstown
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Blairstown
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52209 | 1,081 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 69/100 |
How Blairstown Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Blairstown that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Van Horne has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Belle Plaine the fewest (88.2%); Blairstown has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blairstown (this page) | 1,178 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 65/100 |
| Marengo | 3,172 | 90.1% | 2,272 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Belle Plaine | 2,667 | 88.2% | 1,798 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Amana | 1,521 | 90.7% | 8,980 Mbps | 5 | B | 72/100 |
| Newhall | 1,153 | 100.0% | 9,859 Mbps | 3.9 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Van Horne | 1,118 | 100.0% | 1,531 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 75/100 |
| Keystone | 895 | 100.0% | 335 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Norway | 867 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Watkins | 414 | 96.6% | 9,235 Mbps | 3.4 | B | 69/100 |
| Luzerne | 313 | 84.3% | 996 Mbps | 5 | C | 56/100 |
| Koszta | 197 | 69.0% | 777 Mbps | 4 | C- | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blairstown?
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, Great Plains Communications 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 Blairstown
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Blairstown Internet Providers
Based on 14 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Blairstown 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 75.0% coverage in Blairstown.
At a national level, based on 2346 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 Blairstown Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Blairstown, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Blairstown Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blairstown
Based on data reported by Blairstown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Great Plains Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Blairstown. 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 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 | Blairstown Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | 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 Blairstown?
Of the providers in Blairstown, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Blairstown 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 Blairstown, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Blairstown
| ISP / Tech Type | Blairstown Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | 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 Blairstown?
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 Blairstown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Great Plains Communications. 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 Blairstown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Great Plains Communications has the broadest coverage in Blairstown, available to 99.7% 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.