Best Internet Providers in Bremer County, IA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bremer County, IA
Bremer County has 16 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 Bremer County.
Ranks compare Bremer County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Bremer County, IA at a Glance
Bremer County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Waverly Utilities
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Butler Bremer Communications
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Bremer County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bremer County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bremer County 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 Bremer County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.45% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bremer County?
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 Bremer County
- Waverly Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Butler Bremer Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hawkeye Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- RTC Comunications - fiber coverage map
- Community Digital Networks - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Oran Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bremer County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Bremer County's report card score is tied 7th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 6th of 99.
| Measure | Bremer County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | 18th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,455 Mbps | 4th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 25th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 11th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 15th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 20th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 1st of 99 | 89% | 91% | Tied with Buena Vista County and Dallas County and 2 more |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 7th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | Tied 11th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $84,941 | 14th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 6th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Bremer County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Bremer County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,941 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Bremer County Compares to Its Neighbors
Bremer County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Black Hawk County has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Floyd County the fewest (62.5%); Bremer County has 95.5%.
Map of Bremer County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Bremer County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremer County (this page) | 24,988 | 95.5% | 5,455 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Black Hawk County | 131,144 | 95.1% | 7,750 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 56/100 |
| Buchanan County | 20,565 | 76.2% | 924 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Fayette County | 19,509 | 84.7% | 1,034 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Floyd County | 15,627 | 62.5% | 5,246 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Butler County | 14,334 | 93.9% | 2,185 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Chickasaw County | 12,012 | 75.2% | 1,120 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
Internet in Bremer County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 90.8% of homes in Waverly to 100.0% in Tripoli; by ZIP code, from 91.7% in 50677 (Waverly) to 100.0% in 50676 (Tripoli). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Bremer County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 11,294 | 90.8% | 9,645 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Denver | 3,925 | 99.7% | 3,763 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Sumner | 3,042 | 99.0% | 1,521 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Janesville | 2,837 | 99.2% | 4,976 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Tripoli | 1,552 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Readlyn | 1,471 | 100.0% | 1,009 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 63/100 |
| Plainfield | 849 | 98.7% | 1,091 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| Horton | 627 | 100.0% | 1,890 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Frederika | 596 | 95.6% | 997 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Knittel | 244 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| Bremer | 195 | 100.0% | 7,831 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 58/100 |
ZIP codes in Bremer County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50677 (Waverly) | 12,655 | 91.7% | 9,320 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 69/100 |
| 50622 (Denver) | 3,442 | 99.7% | 2,931 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 79/100 |
| 50674 (Sumner) | 3,426 | 96.6% | 1,462 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 40/100 |
| 50647 (Janesville) | 1,999 | 99.8% | 3,197 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 69/100 |
| 50676 (Tripoli) | 1,856 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| 50668 (Readlyn) | 1,228 | 100.0% | 996 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 69/100 |
| 50666 (Plainfield) | 1,015 | 99.2% | 998 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 57/100 |
| 50631 (Frederika) | 192 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bremer County?
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, Waverly Utilities 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 Bremer County
| Waverly Utilities | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Butler Bremer Communications | 1,000 |
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| RTC Comunications | 1,000 |
| Community Digital Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bremer County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bremer County 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 60.9% coverage in Bremer County.
At a national level, based on 2638 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 Bremer County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bremer County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bremer County 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 | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bremer County
Based on data reported by Bremer County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Waverly Utilities. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Bremer County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 | Bremer County 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 | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bremer County?
Of the providers in Bremer County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bremer County 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. Butler Bremer Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bremer County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bremer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bremer County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Bremer County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
Waverly Utilities Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Waverly Utilities offers Fiber service to 46.6% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Waverly Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Butler Bremer Communications Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Butler Bremer Communications offers Fiber service to 36.3% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Butler Bremer Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Hawkeye Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.6% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RTC Comunications Fiber in Bremer County, IA
RTC Comunications offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, RTC Comunications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,907 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bremer County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Community Digital Networks Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Community Digital Networks offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Community Digital Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Oran Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 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 120 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Bremer 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 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 918 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 895 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 75 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
CenturyLink DSL in Bremer County, IA
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 54.3% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Bremer County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 13.6% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 92 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bremer County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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.
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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 Bremer 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 Bremer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Waverly Utilities. 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 Bremer County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Bremer County, available to 91.8% 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.
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