Best Internet Providers in Calhoun County, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Calhoun County, IA
Calhoun County has 12 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 Calhoun County.
Ranks compare Calhoun County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Calhoun County, IA at a Glance
Calhoun County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Calhoun County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Calhoun County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 59.71% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County
- Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
How Calhoun County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Calhoun County's report card score is tied 47th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 65th of 99.
| Measure | Calhoun County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 79.8% | 55th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,299 Mbps | 44th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 47th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 62nd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 56th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 41st of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 61st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 73rd of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,409 | 78th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 82nd of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 79.8% of homes in Calhoun County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Calhoun County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,409 (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 Calhoun County Compares to Its Neighbors
Calhoun County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Sac County has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Buena Vista County the fewest (23.2%); Calhoun County has 79.8%.
Map of Calhoun County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Calhoun County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County (this page) | 9,927 | 79.8% | 1,299 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Webster County | 36,999 | 97.1% | 3,599 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Buena Vista County | 20,823 | 23.2% | 1,146 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Carroll County | 20,760 | 90.5% | 1,755 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 42/100 |
| Sac County | 9,814 | 97.9% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 30/100 |
| Greene County | 8,771 | 91.2% | 877 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 47/100 |
| Pocahontas County | 7,078 | 55.2% | 775 Mbps | 5 | C- | 37/100 |
Internet in Calhoun County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 80.3% of homes in Manson to 91.4% in Lake City; by ZIP code, from 78.0% in 50563 (Manson) to 85.8% in 51449 (Lake City). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Calhoun County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell City | 2,577 | 88.5% | 1,644 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 35/100 |
| Manson | 2,282 | 80.3% | 1,414 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Lake City | 1,944 | 91.4% | 986 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Pomeroy | 726 | 78.2% | 1,651 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 31/100 |
| Farnhamville | 526 | 99.0% | 991 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 61/100 |
| Lohrville | 523 | 77.4% | 1,539 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Somers | 243 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Yetter | 212 | 37.3% | 806 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 33/100 |
| Knierim | 146 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Jolley | 123 | 0.0% | 412 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 22/100 |
| Richard | 90 | 12.2% | 503 Mbps | 4 | D | 34/100 |
| Sherwood | 66 | 0.0% | 886 Mbps | 5.7 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Rinard | 65 | 67.7% | 711 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Rands | 64 | 54.7% | 682 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 24/100 |
| Piper | 62 | 0.0% | 27 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 34/100 |
ZIP codes in Calhoun County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50579 (Rockwell City) | 2,928 | 80.0% | 1,510 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 34/100 |
| 50563 (Manson) | 2,436 | 78.0% | 1,365 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 46/100 |
| 51449 (Lake City) | 2,085 | 85.8% | 973 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| 50575 (Pomeroy) | 801 | 73.0% | 1,593 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 30/100 |
| 51453 (Lohrville) | 641 | 69.1% | 1,355 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 37/100 |
| 50538 (Farnhamville) | 537 | 100.0% | 1,002 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| 50561 (Lytton) | 516 | 78.9% | 984 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 15/100 |
| 50586 (Somers) | 292 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 35/100 |
| 50551 (Jolley) | 110 | 0.0% | 266 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 22/100 |
| 50552 (Knierim) | 41 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Corn Belt Telephone | 1,000 |
| Northwest Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Evertek | 35 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Calhoun County Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Calhoun 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 25.9% coverage in Calhoun County.
At a national level, based on 2455 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 Calhoun County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Calhoun County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Calhoun County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Calhoun County
Based on data reported by Calhoun County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Calhoun County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,088 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 | Calhoun County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Calhoun County?
Of the providers in Calhoun County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Calhoun County
| ISP / Tech Type | Calhoun County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Calhoun County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Calhoun County?
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 73.0% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
33.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,991 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 33.2% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,991 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Calhoun County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,394 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 13.6% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,394 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 424 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Calhoun County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Calhoun County?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.7% of Calhoun 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 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.7% of Calhoun 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
685 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 685 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 492 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.9% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 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 Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.1% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Calhoun County?
Mediacom Cable in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 55.8% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Calhoun County?
Windstream DSL in Calhoun County, IA
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 62.7% of Calhoun County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 97 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun 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 Calhoun County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Calhoun County, available to 99.0% 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.