Best Internet Providers in Charles City, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Charles City, IA
Charles City has 10 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 Charles City.
Ranks compare Charles City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Charles City, IA at a Glance
Charles City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
OmniTel Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Charles City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charles City, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Charles City 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 Charles City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Charles City?
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 Charles City
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Charles City Compares to Places Its Size
Charles City's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Charles City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Floyd County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 45.4% | bottom 32% | 62.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,030 Mbps | top 17% | 5,246 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 21% | 82% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | bottom 42% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 66% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,776 | bottom 37% | $74,104 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 45.4% of homes in Charles City, against 62.5% across Floyd County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Charles City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,776 (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 Charles City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Charles City?
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Charles City, IA
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 43.8% of Charles City homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Charles City, IA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Charles City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charles City?
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Charles City homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Charles City homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Charles City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Charles City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Charles City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Charles City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Charles City, IA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Charles City homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charles City?
Mediacom Cable in Charles City, IA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 91.1% of Charles City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charles City?
CenturyLink DSL in Charles City, IA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 93.2% of Charles City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Charles City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Charles City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Charles City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Charles City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50616 | 10,024 | 44.7% | 3,899 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 28/100 |
How Charles City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Charles City that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Floyd has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Bassett the fewest (0.0%); Charles City has 45.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City (this page) | 8,752 | 45.4% | 4,030 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Nashua | 2,130 | 86.0% | 900 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Ionia | 811 | 9.0% | 480 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 36/100 |
| Floyd | 798 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Colwell | 753 | 58.3% | 4,309 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 13/100 |
| Marble Rock | 558 | 99.6% | 7,971 Mbps | 2.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Orchard | 490 | 39.2% | 3,542 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 24/100 |
| Powersville | 418 | 63.4% | 4,473 Mbps | 3 | C | 35/100 |
| Midway | 404 | 5.7% | 272 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 23/100 |
| Chickasaw | 143 | 0.0% | 370 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 38/100 |
| Bassett | 45 | 0.0% | 133 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charles City?
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, OmniTel 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 Charles City
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Router 12 Networks | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Charles City Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Charles City 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 85.9% coverage in Charles City.
At a national level, based on 2521 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 Charles City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Charles City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Charles City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charles City
Based on data reported by Charles City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Charles City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Charles City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charles City?
Of the providers in Charles City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Charles City 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 Charles City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Charles City
| ISP / Tech Type | Charles City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (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 Charles City?
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 Charles City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel 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 Charles City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Router 12 Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Charles City, available to 99.4% 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.