19 Best Internet Providers in Boone County, IA
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| Boone County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 916 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 19 | |
| Real Boone County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Boone County has 19 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Boone County.
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Boone County has 19 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Boone County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Boone County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Boone County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boone County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Boone County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Boone County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 54.78% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Boone County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Boone County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Boone County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Boone County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Boone County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 17.1% coverage in Boone County.
At a national level, based on 2341 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Boone County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boone County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Ogden Telephone, Mediacom, Huxley Communication, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company, Jefferson Telephone Company, and Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) 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 Boone County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Minburn Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Ogden Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BTWI | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Midstate Communications | 45 Mbps | ||
| Aureon | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boone County
| ISP / Tech Type | Boone County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Boone County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Ogden Telephone, Mediacom, Huxley Communication, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company, Jefferson Telephone Company, and Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA). These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Boone County. 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 in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boone County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Boone County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Boone County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Boone County
| ISP / Tech Type | Boone County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Boone County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Boone County below, including the metrics used and how Boone County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Boone County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 84.74% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 916 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Boone County. | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 66% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 66% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Boone County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Boone County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Boone County is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Boone County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Boone County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
88% of Boone County households have an internet connection despite having 99.97% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Boone County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Boone County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
How Much Speed does a Boone County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Boone County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Boone County's average household income is $80,650 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Boone County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Boone County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Boone County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Boone County?
Ogden Telephone Fiber in Boone County, IA
Ogden Telephone offers Fiber service to 62.7% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Ogden Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication Fiber in Boone County, IA
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 14.1% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Huxley Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fiber in Boone County, IA
Minburn Communications offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Minburn Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Boone County, IA
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Boone County, IA
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Boone County?
Mediacom Cable in Boone County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 61.3% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Boone County?
Centurylink DSL in Boone County, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 61.9% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 10, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Boone County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 15.7% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 112 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 52, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Boone County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Boone County, IA
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.9% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Boone County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Boone County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Boone County homes. Across the county, 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Boone County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Boone County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Boone County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 133 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 89 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 87 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Boone County homes. Across the county, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 56 Mbps throughout the county.
Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
Midstate Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.8% of Boone County homes. Across the county, Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Boone County, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Boone County homes. Across the county, ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Boone County?
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 Boone County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Ogden Telephone, Mediacom, Huxley Communication, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company, Jefferson Telephone Company, and Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Boone County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Boone County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Boone County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Boone County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Boone County's B- ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
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