Best Internet Providers in Charter Oak, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Charter Oak, IA
Charter Oak has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Charter Oak.
Ranks compare Charter Oak with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Charter Oak, IA at a Glance
Charter Oak Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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DSL
Nextlink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Charter Oak ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Charter Oak, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 50.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Charter Oak?
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 Charter Oak
How Charter Oak Compares to Places Its Size
Charter Oak's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.
| Measure | Charter Oak | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Crawford County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.7% | bottom 22% | 67.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 915 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,402 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 60% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,630 | bottom 26% | $68,953 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.7% of homes in Charter Oak, against 67.1% across Crawford County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Charter Oak are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,630 (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 Charter Oak
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Charter Oak?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Charter Oak, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Charter Oak?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
982 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 982 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 596 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
50.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.8% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.2% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Charter Oak?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Charter Oak, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Charter Oak?
Frontier DSL in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 92.5% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Charter Oak, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.4% of Charter Oak homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 48 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 20, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Charter Oak from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Charter Oak by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Charter Oak has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Charter Oak
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Charter Oak
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51439 | 887 | 1.0% | 844 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 23/100 |
How Charter Oak Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Charter Oak that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Denison has the most homes with fiber (81.1%) and Schleswig the fewest (1.1%); Charter Oak has 0.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak (this page) | 697 | 0.7% | 915 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 22/100 |
| Denison | 9,056 | 81.1% | 1,806 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Mapleton | 1,523 | 2.6% | 1,273 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 32/100 |
| Schleswig | 1,143 | 1.1% | 454 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 22/100 |
| Dow City | 998 | 19.5% | 510 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 36/100 |
| Ute | 626 | 0.0% | 1,031 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 12/100 |
| Deloit | 423 | 33.3% | 1,054 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 32/100 |
| Soldier | 352 | 0.0% | 1,225 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 26/100 |
| Ricketts | 310 | 5.5% | 583 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 26/100 |
| Kenwood | 182 | 61.5% | 1,533 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| Arion | 181 | 29.3% | 839 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Charter Oak?
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, Nextlink 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 Charter Oak
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Charter Oak Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Charter Oak residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 89.1% coverage in Charter Oak.
At a national level, based on 1453 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 Charter Oak Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Charter Oak, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Charter Oak 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Charter Oak
Based on data reported by Charter Oak ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Charter Oak. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 982 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 | Charter Oak 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Charter Oak?
Of the providers in Charter Oak, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Charter Oak 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Charter Oak, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Charter Oak
| ISP / Tech Type | Charter Oak Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (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 Charter Oak?
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 Charter Oak is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Charter Oak is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Charter Oak, available to 92.5% 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.