Best Internet Providers in Calamus, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Calamus, IA
Calamus has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Calamus.
Ranks compare Calamus with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Calamus, IA at a Glance
Calamus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
F&B Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Grand Mound Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Calamus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Calamus, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Calamus 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 Calamus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Calamus?
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 Calamus
How Calamus Compares to Places Its Size
Calamus's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Calamus | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clinton County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | top 26% | 89.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,983 Mbps | top 20% | 1,903 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 36% | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | top 21% | 70% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,623 | top 33% | $76,817 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Calamus, against 89.9% across Clinton County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Calamus are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,623 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Calamus
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Calamus?
F&B Communications Fiber in Calamus, IA
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
F&B Communications offers Fiber service to 96.0% of Calamus homes. Across the city, F&B Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Fiber in Calamus, IA
Availability:
12.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone offers Fiber service to 12.6% of Calamus homes. Across the city, Grand Mound Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Calamus?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Calamus, IA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Calamus homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Calamus, IA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.3% of Calamus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 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 city.
Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Calamus, IA
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.9% of Calamus homes. Across the city, Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 70 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Calamus?
WNM Communications Cable in Calamus, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
WNM Communications offers Cable service to 7.3% of Calamus homes. Across the city, WNM Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Calamus?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Calamus, IA.
Internet in Calamus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Calamus has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Calamus
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Calamus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52729 | 748 | 98.9% | 1,981 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 55/100 |
How Calamus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Calamus that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Wheatland has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Donahue the fewest (87.2%); Calamus has 99.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamus (this page) | 809 | 99.0% | 1,983 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 55/100 |
| Donahue | 1,361 | 87.2% | 6,702 Mbps | 5.2 | B | 62/100 |
| Wheatland | 1,087 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 35/100 |
| Lowden | 1,076 | 100.0% | 1,977 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 46/100 |
| Grand Mound | 979 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 55/100 |
| Dixon | 534 | 22.9% | 1,863 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 36/100 |
| New Liberty | 499 | 43.7% | 1,010 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Toronto | 226 | 100.0% | 1,808 Mbps | 3 | B- | 58/100 |
| Welton | 219 | 84.0% | 1,840 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 45/100 |
| Big Rock | 193 | 64.2% | 1,374 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 44/100 |
| North Welton | 40 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Calamus?
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, F&B Communications 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 Calamus
| F&B Communications | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| WNM Communications | 250 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Calamus Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Calamus 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 95.3% coverage in Calamus.
At a national level, based on 1158 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 Calamus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Calamus, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Calamus Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Calamus
Based on data reported by Calamus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through F&B Communications. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Calamus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Calamus Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Calamus?
Of the providers in Calamus, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Calamus 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 Calamus, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Calamus
| ISP / Tech Type | Calamus Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| F&B Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Calamus?
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 Calamus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be F&B Communications. 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 Calamus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Calamus, available to 99.9% 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.