Best Internet Providers in Cerro Gordo County, IA
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Cerro Gordo County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Cerro Gordo County.
Ranks compare Cerro Gordo County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Cerro Gordo County, IA at a Glance
Cerro Gordo County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Metronet
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CenturyLink
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CLtel
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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 Cerro Gordo County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
CLtel is the highest-rated internet provider in Cerro Gordo County based on 51 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- CLtel - fiber coverage map
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rockwell - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- WCTA Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Cerro Gordo County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Cerro Gordo County's report card score is tied 2nd of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 43rd of 99.
| Measure | Cerro Gordo County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | Tied 12th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,719 Mbps | 12th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.4 | 4th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 97th 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 | 95% | Tied 20th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 15th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 28th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 39th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $73,277 | 52nd 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 97.1% of homes in Cerro Gordo County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Cerro Gordo County are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,277 (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 Cerro Gordo County Compares to Its Neighbors
Cerro Gordo County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Worth County has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mitchell County the fewest (56.3%); Cerro Gordo County has 97.1%.
Map of Cerro Gordo County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Cerro Gordo County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County (this page) | 43,127 | 97.1% | 3,719 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Floyd County | 15,627 | 62.5% | 5,246 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Butler County | 14,334 | 93.9% | 2,185 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Wright County | 12,943 | 79.5% | 926 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Hancock County | 10,795 | 93.9% | 974 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Winnebago County | 10,679 | 96.5% | 1,014 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Mitchell County | 10,565 | 56.3% | 4,328 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Franklin County | 10,019 | 76.1% | 3,184 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 25/100 |
| Worth County | 7,443 | 100.0% | 1,198 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 47/100 |
Internet in Cerro Gordo County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 96.8% of homes in Mason City to 99.9% in Clear Lake; by ZIP code, from 96.8% in 50401 (Mason City) to 99.9% in 50428 (Clear Lake). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Cerro Gordo County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City | 27,533 | 96.8% | 4,851 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 41/100 |
| Clear Lake | 8,658 | 99.9% | 1,002 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Rockwell | 1,502 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 55/100 |
| Ventura | 1,186 | 99.5% | 996 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 62/100 |
| Portland | 744 | 96.8% | 4,778 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 55/100 |
| Plymouth | 666 | 96.4% | 7,584 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 64/100 |
| Thornton | 574 | 80.3% | 997 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 57/100 |
| Rock Falls | 427 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Meservey | 407 | 56.8% | 1,414 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 55/100 |
| Swaledale | 385 | 80.3% | 989 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Freeman | 312 | 100.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Dougherty | 267 | 95.9% | 2,620 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Hanford | 245 | 100.0% | 2,686 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Cartersville | 211 | 99.0% | 3,713 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 54/100 |
| Emery | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
ZIP codes in Cerro Gordo County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50401 (Mason City) | 29,005 | 96.8% | 4,800 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 42/100 |
| 50428 (Clear Lake) | 9,287 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| 50469 (Rockwell) | 1,600 | 99.2% | 996 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 54/100 |
| 50482 (Ventura) | 756 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 63/100 |
| 50479 (Thornton) | 679 | 67.6% | 974 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 58/100 |
| 50464 (Plymouth) | 644 | 100.0% | 7,957 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 63/100 |
| 50457 (Meservey) | 343 | 72.0% | 1,543 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 57/100 |
| 50477 (Swaledale) | 269 | 81.0% | 984 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 41/100 |
| 50433 (Dougherty) | 211 | 97.2% | 1,239 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 50467 (Rock Falls) | 113 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 2.5 | B | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cerro Gordo County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CLtel. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Metronet 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 Cerro Gordo County
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Router 12 Networks | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| CLtel | 1,000 |
| Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cerro Gordo County Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, CLtel is the best internet service provider for Cerro Gordo County residents. CLtel was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 69.4% coverage in Cerro Gordo County.
At a national level, based on 2795 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 Cerro Gordo County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cerro Gordo County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLtel | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rockwell | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cerro Gordo County
Based on data reported by Cerro Gordo County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Cerro Gordo County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 CLtel. This indicates CLtel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cerro Gordo County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLtel | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rockwell | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cerro Gordo County?
Of the providers in Cerro Gordo County, customers rate CLtel the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cerro Gordo 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.
CLtel is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cerro Gordo County
| ISP / Tech Type | Cerro Gordo County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLtel | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rockwell | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Cerro Gordo County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cerro Gordo County?
Metronet Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 60.7% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
CLtel Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CLtel offers Fiber service to 37.8% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, CLtel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
15.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,035 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 15.1% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,035 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 83 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Cerro Gordo County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Router 12 Networks Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Router 12 Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rockwell Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Rockwell Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cerro Gordo County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 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 121 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.0% of Cerro Gordo 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
87.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
246 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.1% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 246 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 county.
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.3% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
906 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 906 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 790 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cerro Gordo County?
Mediacom Cable in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 86.6% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cerro Gordo County?
CenturyLink DSL in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 60.5% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 50, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.5% of Cerro Gordo County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Megan A.
Metronet Fiber
February 04, 2026 I initially was going to avoid Metronet at all costs because they left my yard a mess when they were trying to install it in the neighborhood underground. However, after looking at prices I decided to give them a try. After a year they increased the price but I was able to have them lower it a bit by going with a slower speed. I am pretty satisfied with the speed but am worried they will increase the price again. I’m hopeful that I can stick with Metronet but they also haven’t hooked it up underground like they said they would. A wire runs from across the street and through my tree to my house…
An Iowa Customer
CLtel Fiber
September 13, 2024 CLTel delivers fast, reliable service to my home. We are very lucky to have fiber Internet access from our rural location.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County is CLtel.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CLtel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Cerro Gordo County is CLtel.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Cerro Gordo County, available to 97.8% 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.