Best Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Council Bluffs, IA
Council Bluffs has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, Fixed Wireless, and Cable 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 Council Bluffs.
Ranks compare Council Bluffs with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Council Bluffs, IA at a Glance
Council Bluffs Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cox
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
GFiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Quantum Fiber
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 Council Bluffs ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Council Bluffs, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Council Bluffs based on 28 Iowa customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Council Bluffs?
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 Council Bluffs
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - fiber coverage map
- BTC Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alpine Connective - fixed wireless coverage map
How Council Bluffs Compares to Places Its Size
Council Bluffs's report card score is tied 258th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 678th of 749.
| Measure | Council Bluffs | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.1% | Tied 383rd of 749 | 77.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,221 Mbps | 154th of 749 | 4,495 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 353rd of 749 | 7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 602nd of 749 | 10% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 683rd of 749 | 94% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 703rd of 749 | 87% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 551st of 749 | 73% | 72% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 619th of 749 | 74% | 78% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $75,145 | 529th of 749 | $79,564 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 14% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 80.1% of homes in Council Bluffs, against 77.3% across Pottawattamie County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Council Bluffs are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,145 (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 Council Bluffs
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?
Google Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 45.6% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
31.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,103 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 31.9% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,103 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 1,326 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
1,157 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 29.5% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,157 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 3,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3,000, with an average of 1,103 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Metronet Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
23.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 23.3% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cox Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 6.8% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.8% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.8% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.1% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
324 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 324 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
Alpine Connective Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Alpine Connective offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.2% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Alpine Connective Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?
Cox Cable in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(399)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 95.6% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?
CenturyLink DSL in Council Bluffs, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 89.0% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 83 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Council Bluffs by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Council Bluffs has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Council Bluffs
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Council Bluffs
How Council Bluffs Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Council Bluffs that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 5 of them in Nebraska. Among them, Mineola has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Carter Lake the fewest (0.2%); Council Bluffs has 80.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs (this page) | 71,128 | 80.1% | 5,221 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Omaha metro area, NE | 967,604 | 83.7% | 3,573 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Bellevue, NE | 67,162 | 78.2% | 3,960 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 71/100 |
| La Vista, NE | 20,654 | 88.2% | 2,278 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Ralston, NE | 6,500 | 99.9% | 2,300 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 71/100 |
| Offutt AFB, NE | 4,825 | 21.8% | 3,265 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Carter Lake | 3,791 | 0.2% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 67/100 |
| Mineola | 2,191 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Crescent | 1,592 | 19.2% | 1,767 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Weston | 879 | 100.0% | 2,211 Mbps | 7.1 | A- | 51/100 |
| McClelland | 555 | 93.3% | 1,362 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Council Bluffs?
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, Google Fiber 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 Council Bluffs
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| CenturyLink | 3,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 3,000 |
| Cox Communications | 2,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 |
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Alpine Connective | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Council Bluffs Internet Providers
Based on 28 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Council Bluffs 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 91.4% coverage in Council Bluffs.
At a national level, based on 3117 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Council Bluffs Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Council Bluffs Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Cox |  (1) | (1) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Council Bluffs
Based on data reported by Council Bluffs ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Council Bluffs. 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 | Council Bluffs Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (1) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Council Bluffs?
Of the providers in Council Bluffs, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Council Bluffs 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. Google Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Council Bluffs
| ISP / Tech Type | Council Bluffs Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (1) | (453) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Connective | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Council Bluffs?
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 Council Bluffs is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. 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 Council Bluffs is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Council Bluffs, available to 99.1% 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.