Best Internet Providers in Cherokee, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cherokee, IA
Cherokee has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Cherokee.
Ranks compare Cherokee with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cherokee, IA at a Glance
Cherokee Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CML Telephone Cooperative Association
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Cherokee ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cherokee, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cherokee 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 Cherokee, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.98% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cherokee?
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 Cherokee
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- CML Telephone Cooperative Association - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- WesTel Systems - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Cherokee Compares to Places Its Size
Cherokee's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Cherokee | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Cherokee County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 48.2% | bottom 33% | 69.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,015 Mbps | bottom 36% | 976 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 24% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,511 | bottom 40% | $71,757 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 48.2% of homes in Cherokee, against 69.5% across Cherokee County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Cherokee are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,511 (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 Cherokee
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
CML Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CML Telephone Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 40.9% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, CML Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, WesTel Systems 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 Cherokee?
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 35 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
264 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 264 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
979 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 979 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 975 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.1% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.1% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
Mediacom Cable in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,029 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 91.3% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,029 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 77 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cherokee from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cherokee?
CenturyLink DSL in Cherokee, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.9% of Cherokee homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 10, with an average of 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Cherokee by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cherokee has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cherokee
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cherokee
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51012 | 6,591 | 50.9% | 994 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 48/100 |
How Cherokee Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cherokee that have their own pages are all within 16 miles. Among them, Marcus has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Alta the fewest (16.4%); Cherokee has 48.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee (this page) | 5,941 | 48.2% | 1,015 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Alta | 2,779 | 16.4% | 885 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Marcus | 1,533 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 32/100 |
| Aurelia | 1,532 | 74.1% | 827 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Quimby | 610 | 96.1% | 960 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 34/100 |
| Peterson | 602 | 61.0% | 1,378 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Meriden | 567 | 98.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Cleghorn | 504 | 98.0% | 981 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Larrabee | 503 | 79.9% | 832 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Washta | 487 | 99.4% | 1,024 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 40/100 |
| Calumet | 304 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cherokee?
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, Mediacom 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 Cherokee
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Northwest Communications | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Cherokee Internet Providers
Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cherokee 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 77.6% coverage in Cherokee.
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 Cherokee Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cherokee, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cherokee Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cherokee
Based on data reported by Cherokee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Cherokee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,029 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 | Cherokee Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cherokee?
Of the providers in Cherokee, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cherokee 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 Cherokee, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cherokee
| ISP / Tech Type | Cherokee Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (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 Cherokee?
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 Cherokee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Cherokee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Evertek has the broadest coverage in Cherokee, available to 98.8% 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.