Best Internet Providers in Boone, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Boone, IA
Boone has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Boone.
Ranks compare Boone with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Boone, IA at a Glance
Boone Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Ogden Telephone
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 Boone ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boone, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Boone 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 Boone, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Boone?
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 Boone
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Ogden Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Midstate Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
How Boone Compares to Places Its Size
Boone's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Boone | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Boone County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.9% | top 43% | 86.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 956 Mbps | bottom 3% | 937 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 42% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 26% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | bottom 43% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 19% | 69% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | bottom 33% | 80% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $78,365 | bottom 40% | $86,962 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 87.9% of homes in Boone, against 86.4% across Boone County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Boone are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,365 (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 Boone
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Boone?
Ogden Telephone Fiber in Boone, IA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Ogden Telephone offers Fiber service to 85.7% of Boone homes. Across the city, Ogden Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Boone, IA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Boone homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Boone, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
965 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Boone homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber has speeds up to 965 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Boone?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Boone homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Boone homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Boone homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.5% of Boone homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 Boone, IA
Availability:
46.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.1% of Boone homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
108 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.3% of Boone homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 108 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 38 Mbps throughout the city.
Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Midstate Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Boone homes. Across the city, Midstate Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Boone homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Boone, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Boone homes. Across the city, BTWI 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 Boone?
Mediacom Cable in Boone, IA
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 87.8% of Boone homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Boone?
CenturyLink DSL in Boone, IA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.5% of Boone homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Aureon DSL in Boone, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 3.5% of Boone homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Boone by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Boone has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Boone
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Boone
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50036 | 16,252 | 85.5% | 931 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 45/100 |
How Boone Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Boone that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Pilot Mound has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mackey the fewest (16.6%); Boone has 87.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone (this page) | 14,720 | 87.9% | 956 Mbps | 7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Ogden | 2,649 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Luther | 689 | 96.2% | 966 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Moingona | 608 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Mackey | 495 | 16.6% | 267 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 39/100 |
| Pilot Mound | 325 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Ridgeport | 262 | 71.4% | 757 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 39/100 |
| Jordan | 244 | 43.4% | 531 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 41/100 |
| Fraser | 238 | 97.9% | 981 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Ericson | 236 | 37.7% | 533 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Logansport | 178 | 93.8% | 957 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boone?
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 and Ogden Telephone 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
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Ogden Telephone | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Aureon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| BTWI | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Midstate Communications | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Boone Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Boone 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 55.5% coverage in Boone.
At a national level, based on 2520 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 Boone Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Boone, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Boone Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boone
Based on data reported by Boone ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Ogden Telephone. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Boone. 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 | Boone Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boone?
Of the providers in Boone, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Boone 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 Boone, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Boone
| ISP / Tech Type | Boone 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 | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midstate Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ogden Telephone | (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 Boone?
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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Ogden Telephone. 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 Boone is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Boone, available to 97.7% 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.