Best Internet Providers in Blockton, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Blockton, IA
Blockton has 7 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 Blockton.
Ranks compare Blockton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Blockton, IA at a Glance
Blockton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GRM Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Blockton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Blockton, IA?
GRM Networks is the best internet provider in Blockton based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, GRM Networks had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Blockton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. GRM Networks is an option for 76.92% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Blockton?
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 Blockton
How Blockton Compares to Places Its Size
Blockton's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Blockton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Taylor County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.9% | top 49% | 76.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 983 Mbps | bottom 41% | 1,138 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 | bottom 15% | 3.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 5% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 0% | bottom 1% | 3% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 60% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 33% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,857 | top 45% | $68,776 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 76.9% of homes in Blockton, against 76.1% across Taylor County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Blockton are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 0% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,857 (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 Blockton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Blockton?
GRM Networks Fiber in Blockton, IA
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GRM Networks offers Fiber service to 76.9% of Blockton homes. Across the city, GRM Networks 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 Blockton?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
578 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.6% of Blockton homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 578 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 304 Mbps throughout the city.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.0% of Blockton homes. Across the city, BST Wifi 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 Blockton, IA
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Blockton 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
United Services Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
United Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Blockton homes. Across the city, United Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Blockton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Blockton, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Blockton?
Frontier DSL in Blockton, IA
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.1% of Blockton homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Blockton, IA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 6.1% of Blockton homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Blockton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Blockton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Blockton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Blockton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50836 | 316 | 83.9% | 994 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 16/100 |
How Blockton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Blockton that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 4 of them in Missouri. Among them, Grant City, MO has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bedford the fewest (84.7%); Blockton has 76.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blockton (this page) | 247 | 76.9% | 983 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 15/100 |
| Bedford | 2,047 | 84.7% | 1,715 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Grant City, MO | 1,006 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 32/100 |
| Sheridan, MO | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 48/100 |
| Redding | 218 | 6.9% | 577 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 14/100 |
| Benton | 136 | 0.0% | 806 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 36/100 |
| Conway | 113 | 0.0% | 811 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 14/100 |
| Isadora, MO | 108 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Irena, MO | 70 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Platteville | 64 | 90.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 13/100 |
| Maloy | 62 | 9.7% | 938 Mbps | 3 | D | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Blockton?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from GRM Networks.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Blockton
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| GRM Networks | 1,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| United Services | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| BST Wifi | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Blockton Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, GRM Networks is the best internet service provider for Blockton residents. GRM Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 82.6% coverage in Blockton.
At a national level, based on 638 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GRM Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Blockton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Blockton, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Blockton Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Blockton
Based on data reported by Blockton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through GRM Networks. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Blockton. 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 GRM Networks. This indicates GRM Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Blockton Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Blockton?
Of the providers in Blockton, customers rate GRM Networks the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Blockton 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.
GRM Networks is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Blockton, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Blockton
| ISP / Tech Type | Blockton Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| United Services | (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 Blockton?
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 Blockton is GRM Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be GRM Networks. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, GRM Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Blockton is GRM Networks.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Blockton, available to 82.6% 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.