18 Best Internet Providers in Buchanan County, IA
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Buchanan County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 914 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 18 |
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Real Buchanan County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Buchanan County has 18 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.
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Buchanan County has 18 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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buchanan County, IA?
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications is the best internet provider in Buchanan County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Independence Light & Power Telecommunications 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. Unfortunately, Independence Light & Power Telecommunications is an option for 37.04% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buchanan County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Buchanan County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buchanan County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Buchanan County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | 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 | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 |
Based on 62 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Independence Light & Power Telecommunications is the best internet service provider for Buchanan County residents. Independence Light & Power Telecommunications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Comelec Internet Services wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.6% coverage in Buchanan County.
At a national level, based on 2370 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Independence Light & Power Telecommunications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative, Heartland Technology, Little Wapsie Communications, and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Little Wapsie Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Heartland Technology | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Independence Light & Power Telecommunications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 Mbps | ||
| ImOn Communications | 30 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| Community Digital Networks | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buchanan County
| ISP / Tech Type | Buchanan County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | 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 | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 |
Based on data reported by Buchanan County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative, Heartland Technology, Little Wapsie Communications, and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. These internet providers offer 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Independence Light & Power Telecommunications. This indicates Independence Telecommunications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buchanan County?
Iowa customers rate Independence Light & Power Telecommunications 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.
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Comelec Internet Services is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buchanan County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (11) | (11) | 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 | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 |
Buchanan 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 Buchanan County below, including the metrics used and how Buchanan County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Buchanan County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buchanan County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 68.85% | 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. | 914 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 Buchanan County. | 6.3 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 68% | 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. | 68% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Buchanan County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Buchanan County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buchanan County is high with a score of 51 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buchanan County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Buchanan 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.
86% of Buchanan County households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Buchanan 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 Buchanan County?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Buchanan County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buchanan County is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Buchanan County's average household income is $78,418 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Buchanan County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Buchanan County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Buchanan County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
Independence Telecommunications Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
26.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 26.9% 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:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 20.0% 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
Windstream Fiber in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
Mediacom Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 37.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Independence Telecommunications Cable in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Cable service to 15.2% 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:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
47 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 47 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 25.0% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 110 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 30 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Buchanan County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Buchanan County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 124 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% 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 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
71.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
309 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.4% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 309 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 238 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.4% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.2% 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 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
14.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.8% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 74 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
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:
(0)
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
Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless in Buchanan County, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Community Digital Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Buchanan County homes. Across the county, Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
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 Independence Telecommunications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative, Heartland Technology, Little Wapsie Communications, and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Independence Light & Power Telecommunications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Buchanan County is Independence Telecommunications.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Buchanan 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 Buchanan County's C+ ISP Report Card and 51 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100