14 Best Internet Providers in Buena Vista County, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Buena Vista County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Buena Vista County, IA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Buena Vista County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Buena Vista County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 39.92% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Buena Vista County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Buena Vista County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Buena Vista County Internet Providers

Based on 49 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Buena Vista County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 13.7% coverage in Buena Vista County.

At a national level, based on 2380 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Long Lines is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Buena Vista County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Northwest Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Long Lines 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 Buena Vista County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	2,000 Mbps
	Long Lines	1,500 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Evertek	1,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	940 Mbps
	Northwest Communications	500 Mbps
	Altatec Internet	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Buena Vista County

Based on data reported by Buena Vista County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Buena Vista County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 Northwest Communications. This indicates Northwest Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Buena Vista County?

Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Buena Vista County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Buena Vista County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Buena Vista County

Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County below, including the metrics used and how Buena Vista County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Buena Vista County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Buena Vista County	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Buena Vista County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	10.58%	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.	1,145 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 Buena Vista County.	8.1	7.3	6.8

 

Buena Vista County Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Buena Vista County	Iowa	USA
	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.	2.7	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.	7%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	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.	64%	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.	65%	71%	76%

Buena Vista County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Buena Vista County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Buena Vista County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Buena Vista County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Buena Vista 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.

93% of Buena Vista County households have an internet connection despite having 98.43% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County?

How Much Speed does a Buena Vista County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Buena Vista County is 2.7, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Buena Vista County's average household income is $71,561 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for 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.

Buena Vista County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Buena Vista County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Buena Vista County households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Buena Vista County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Buena Vista County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Buena Vista County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Northwest Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Buena Vista County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Evertek, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista County's C+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.