16 Best Internet Providers in Bremer County, IA
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| Bremer County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,027 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Bremer 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.
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.
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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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bremer 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 Bremer County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bremer County, IA?
Butler Bremer Communications is the best internet provider in Bremer County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Butler Bremer Communications 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. Unfortunately, Butler Bremer Communications is an option for 36.57% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bremer County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bremer County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bremer County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bremer County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Butler Bremer Communications is the best internet service provider for Bremer County residents. Butler Bremer Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 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 11.0% coverage in Bremer County.
At a national level, based on 2355 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 Bremer 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 Bremer County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Butler Bremer Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Waverly Utilities, Butler Bremer Communications, RTC Comunications, Dunkerton Communications, and Hawkeye Telephone Company 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Community Digital Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| RTC Comunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Waverly Utilities | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bremer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bremer County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bremer County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Waverly Utilities, Butler Bremer Communications, RTC Comunications, Dunkerton Communications, and Hawkeye Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Bremer 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 Butler Bremer Communications. This indicates Butler Bremer Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bremer County?
Iowa customers rate Butler Bremer Communications 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.
Butler Bremer Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bremer County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Butler Bremer Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RTC Comunications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bremer 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 Bremer County below, including the metrics used and how Bremer County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bremer County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.53% | 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. | 1,027 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 Bremer County. | 6.7 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 92% | 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. | 76% | 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. | 79% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bremer County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bremer County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bremer County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bremer County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bremer 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.
92% of Bremer County households have an internet connection despite having 95.96% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Bremer 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 Bremer County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bremer County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bremer County is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bremer County's average household income is $81,556 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.
Bremer County also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Bremer County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bremer County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 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 1,000 Mbps
Butler Bremer Communications Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Butler Bremer Communications offers Fiber service to 36.6% 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
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
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 has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Bremer County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,349 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Bremer County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
Mediacom Cable in Bremer County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 63.0% of Bremer 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 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 22 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Bremer County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 14.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 88 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 25 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Bremer County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bremer County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 125 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% 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 71 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 917 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% 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 43 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 7.2 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
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
Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless in Bremer County, IA
Community Digital Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Bremer County homes. Across the county, Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Butler Bremer Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Waverly Utilities, Butler Bremer Communications, RTC Comunications, Dunkerton Communications, and Hawkeye Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Butler Bremer Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bremer County is Butler Bremer Communications.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Bremer 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 Bremer County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bremer 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 Bremer County's B ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
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