Best Internet Providers in Buchanan County, IA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Buchanan County.
Ranks compare Buchanan County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Buchanan County, IA at a Glance
Buchanan County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Independence Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Buchanan County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buchanan County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.24% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Independence Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Heartland Technology - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Little Wapsie - fiber coverage map
- Independence Telecommunications - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Buchanan County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Buchanan County's report card score is tied 74th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 34th of 99.
| Measure | Buchanan County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 76.2% | 63rd of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 924 Mbps | 91st of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | Tied 51st 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 | 9% | Tied 47th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 61st of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 52nd of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 33rd of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 39th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $78,965 | 25th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 31st of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 76.2% of homes in Buchanan County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Buchanan County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,965 (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 Buchanan County Compares to Its Neighbors
Buchanan County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Clayton County has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Linn County the fewest (65.2%); Buchanan County has 76.2%.
Map of Buchanan County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Buchanan County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan County (this page) | 20,565 | 76.2% | 924 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Linn County | 230,299 | 65.2% | 2,285 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Black Hawk County | 131,144 | 95.1% | 7,750 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 56/100 |
| Benton County | 25,575 | 93.0% | 2,298 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 59/100 |
| Bremer County | 24,988 | 95.5% | 5,455 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Fayette County | 19,509 | 84.7% | 1,034 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Delaware County | 17,488 | 87.7% | 1,315 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 36/100 |
| Clayton County | 17,043 | 97.8% | 970 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 34/100 |
Internet in Buchanan County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 55.2% of homes in Hazleton to 99.8% in Jesup; by ZIP code, from 51.7% in 50641 (Hazleton) to 99.6% in 50682 (Winthrop). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Buchanan County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 7,532 | 78.4% | 968 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Jesup | 3,312 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 61/100 |
| Fairbank | 2,250 | 72.7% | 1,079 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Hazleton | 1,711 | 55.2% | 762 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Winthrop | 1,268 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Quasqueton | 971 | 97.4% | 979 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Rowley | 894 | 79.2% | 843 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Brandon | 860 | 6.0% | 308 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Otterville | 706 | 80.2% | 842 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Lamont | 643 | 14.3% | 779 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Stanley | 472 | 91.7% | 950 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 41/100 |
| Aurora | 374 | 94.7% | 965 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 52/100 |
| Shady Grove | 339 | 97.0% | 890 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 71/100 |
ZIP codes in Buchanan County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50644 (Independence) | 8,644 | 77.8% | 946 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 50629 (Fairbank) | 2,446 | 81.1% | 1,069 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| 50641 (Hazleton) | 1,930 | 51.7% | 786 Mbps | 5 | C- | 43/100 |
| 50682 (Winthrop) | 1,575 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 60/100 |
| 52210 (Brandon) | 773 | 8.9% | 329 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 57/100 |
| 52329 (Rowley) | 739 | 84.3% | 882 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| 50650 (Lamont) | 707 | 11.7% | 790 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
| 52326 (Quasqueton) | 571 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 61/100 |
| 50654 (Masonville) | 459 | 57.5% | 884 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 41/100 |
| 50607 (Aurora) | 445 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buchanan County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Buchanan County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Independence Light & Power Telecommunications | 1,000 |
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Heartland Technology | 1,000 |
| Little Wapsie Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 |
| ImOn Communications | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Buchanan County Internet Providers
Based on 67 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Buchanan 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 70.9% coverage in Buchanan County.
At a national level, based on 2659 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 Buchanan County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Buchanan County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buchanan County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | 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 | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buchanan County
Based on data reported by Buchanan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Buchanan 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.
However, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Buchanan County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | 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 | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buchanan County?
Of the providers in Buchanan County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Buchanan 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Buchanan County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Buchanan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Buchanan County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | 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 | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Buchanan County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
Independence Telecommunications Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 30.1% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Independence Telecommunications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 24.0% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology offers Fiber service to 18.6% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Heartland Technology Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Little Wapsie Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Little Wapsie Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Little Wapsie Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 116 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Buchanan 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 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
290 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 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 215 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Buchanan 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
ImOn Communications Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, ImOn Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
Mediacom Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 37.5% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Independence Telecommunications Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Cable service to 12.7% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Independence Telecommunications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
CenturyLink DSL in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 38.7% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
113 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 23.1% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 113 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Buchanan 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.
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 Buchanan 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 Buchanan County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Buchanan County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Buchanan County, available to 95.6% 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.