Best Internet Providers in Cedar Falls, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Cedar Falls.
Ranks compare Cedar Falls with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cedar Falls, IA at a Glance
Cedar Falls Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cedar Falls Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Cedar Falls ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cedar Falls, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Cedar Falls based on 53 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cedar Falls?
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 Cedar Falls
- Cedar Falls Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cedar Falls Compares to Places Its Size
Cedar Falls's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Cedar Falls | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Black Hawk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.8% | top 27% | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 9,966 Mbps | top 1% | 7,750 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 25% | 8.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | bottom 46% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 48% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 75% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 34% | 76% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $85,259 | bottom 43% | $73,279 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 28% | top 3% | 18% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 94.8% of homes in Cedar Falls, against 95.1% across Black Hawk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Cedar Falls are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,259 (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 Cedar Falls
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities offers Fiber service to 93.9% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Falls?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
276 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 276 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
964 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 964 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 961 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 127 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 79 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Falls?
Mediacom Cable in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 91.4% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cedar Falls?
CenturyLink DSL in Cedar Falls, IA
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 85.4% of Cedar Falls homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cedar Falls by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cedar Falls has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cedar Falls
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cedar Falls
How Cedar Falls Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cedar Falls that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, North Cedar has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hudson the fewest (11.9%); Cedar Falls has 94.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls (this page) | 41,713 | 94.8% | 9,966 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 74/100 |
| Waterloo | 67,349 | 98.4% | 7,727 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 44/100 |
| Evansdale | 6,807 | 97.9% | 6,194 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 38/100 |
| Hudson | 2,901 | 11.9% | 1,259 Mbps | 9 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Janesville | 2,837 | 99.2% | 4,976 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Dike | 1,900 | 92.2% | 2,990 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 63/100 |
| New Hartford | 1,435 | 79.9% | 5,785 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 36/100 |
| Elk Run Heights | 1,228 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 58/100 |
| North Cedar | 1,208 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 73/100 |
| Orange | 324 | 93.5% | 3,972 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Zaneta | 236 | 60.6% | 4,260 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cedar Falls?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Cedar Falls Utilities.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Cedar Falls
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Nextlink | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cedar Falls Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cedar Falls 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 92.2% coverage in Cedar Falls.
At a national level, based on 2619 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 Cedar Falls Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Falls Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Utilities |  (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet |  (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
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.
Additionally, actual customers 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Falls Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cedar Falls?
Of the providers in Cedar Falls, customers rate Cedar Falls Utilities the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cedar Falls 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.
Cedar Falls Utilities is rated 4.40 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cedar Falls
| ISP / Tech Type | Cedar Falls Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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, HughesNet, and Cedar Falls Utilities has the broadest coverage in Cedar Falls, available to 93.9% 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.