12 Best Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, IA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cedar Falls, IA?

Cedar Falls Utilities is the best internet provider in Cedar Falls based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Cedar Falls Utilities had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Cedar Falls, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Cedar Falls Utilities is an option for 93.87% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Cedar Falls

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Cedar Falls Internet Providers

Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Cedar Falls Utilities is the best internet service provider for Cedar Falls residents. Cedar Falls Utilities was rated at an average of 4.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 94.5% coverage in Cedar Falls.

At a national level, based on 2310 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cedar Falls?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Cedar Falls, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cedar Falls Utilities.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cedar Falls

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cedar Falls Utilities	10,000 Mbps
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cedar Falls

Based on data reported by Cedar Falls ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cedar Falls Utilities. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Cedar Falls. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Cedar Falls Utilities. This indicates Cedar Falls Utilities reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cedar Falls?

Iowa customers rate Cedar Falls Utilities 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.

Cedar Falls Utilities received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Cedar Falls customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls 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 city 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 Cedar Falls below, including the metrics used and how Cedar Falls compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Cedar Falls ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Cedar Falls	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Cedar Falls that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.84%	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.	9,950 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 Cedar Falls.	8.6	7.3	6.8

 

Cedar Falls Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Cedar Falls	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	12%	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.	92%	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.	85%	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.	90%	71%	76%

Cedar Falls ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Cedar Falls is A, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Cedar Falls is high with a score of 75 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Cedar Falls have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Cedar Falls ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

92% of Cedar Falls households have an internet connection despite having 94.84% availability. 85% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 85% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 90% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Cedar Falls 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 Cities Compare to Cedar Falls?

How Much Speed does a Cedar Falls Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Cedar Falls is 2.4, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Cedar Falls's average household income is $81,085 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Cedar Falls also has 27% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Cedar Falls has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Cedar Falls households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cedar Falls?

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 Cedar Falls is Cedar Falls Utilities.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cedar Falls Utilities. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Cedar Falls Utilities may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Cedar Falls is Cedar Falls Utilities.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls's A ISP Report Card and 75 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.