Best Internet Providers in Bradgate, IA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bradgate, IA
Bradgate has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Bradgate.
Ranks compare Bradgate with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bradgate, IA at a Glance
Bradgate Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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DSL
Northwest Communications
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Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Bradgate ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bradgate, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Bradgate 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 Bradgate, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 66.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bradgate?
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 Bradgate
How Bradgate Compares to Places Its Size
Bradgate's report card score is in the bottom 10% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Bradgate | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Humboldt County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 71.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 503 Mbps | bottom 20% | 967 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 41% | bottom 21% | 67% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,251 | top 28% | $72,948 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Bradgate, against 71.6% across Humboldt County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Bradgate are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,251 (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 Bradgate
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bradgate?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Bradgate, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bradgate?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Bradgate, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Bradgate homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 50, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bradgate, IA
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
587 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Bradgate homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 587 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 400, with an average of 218 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bradgate, IA
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
101 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of Bradgate homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 101 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bradgate?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Bradgate, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bradgate?
CenturyLink DSL in Bradgate, IA
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.0% of Bradgate homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Bradgate by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Bradgate has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bradgate
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Bradgate
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50520 | 156 | 0.0% | 492 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 23/100 |
How Bradgate Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bradgate that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, West Bend has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Dakota City the fewest (81.3%); Bradgate has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradgate (this page) | 158 | 0.0% | 503 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 23/100 |
| Humboldt | 5,353 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 48/100 |
| West Bend | 1,178 | 97.0% | 986 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Dakota City | 1,065 | 81.3% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Rolfe | 759 | 16.1% | 452 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 43/100 |
| Gilmore City | 739 | 1.9% | 852 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 25/100 |
| Bode | 530 | 1.5% | 951 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 37/100 |
| Ottosen | 219 | 20.6% | 773 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 40/100 |
| Rutland | 213 | 60.1% | 1,519 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 23/100 |
| St. Joseph | 184 | 9.2% | 876 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Pioneer | 166 | 40.4% | 678 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bradgate?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Bradgate
| Nextlink | 800 |
|---|---|
| Northwest Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Bradgate Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Bradgate residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Northwest Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Bradgate.
At a national level, based on 1020 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bradgate Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bradgate, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bradgate Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bradgate
Based on data reported by Bradgate ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 800 Mbps in Bradgate. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 587 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bradgate Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications |  (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bradgate?
Of the providers in Bradgate, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bradgate 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Northwest Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bradgate, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bradgate
| ISP / Tech Type | Bradgate Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Bradgate?
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 Bradgate is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bradgate is Verizon.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bradgate, 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.