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14 Best Internet Providers in Council Bluffs, IA

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Council Bluffs ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Council Bluffs ISP Report Card B+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 3,803 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 14
Customer review count Real Council Bluffs Customer Ratings 2

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Council Bluffs has 14 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 Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs overview

Council Bluffs has 14 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 Council Bluffs.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Cox

Cox logo

Availability:

95.3%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(452)

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1-855-231-3455 Price: $50.00 - $150.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

3.5%

1,128 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.4 of 5 stars

(56)

Cable

94.8%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(377)

Centurylink

Centurylink logo

Availability:

98.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(176)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: $50.00 - $75.00 / mo.

Connection

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

26.6%

954 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(60)

DSL

89.3%

83 Mbps

140 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

Google Fiber

Google Fiber logo

Availability:

29.4%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(104)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $70.00 - $150.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

29.4%

8,000 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.3 of 5 stars

(104)

Quantum Fiber

Quantum Fiber logo

Availability:

27.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(49)

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1-833-875-1349 Price: $30.00 - $165.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

27.0%

1,911 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(47)

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Great Plains Communications

Great Plains Communications logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

4.7 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

17.5%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

MetroNet

MetroNet logo

Availability:

8.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(47)

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1-833-875-1366 Price: $29.95 - $129.95 / mo.

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Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.7%

5,120 Mbps

5,120 Mbps

Fiber: 4.2 of 5 stars

(39)

BTC Broadband

BTC Broadband logo

Availability:

6.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

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Price: Starting at $47.00 / mo.

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Customer Rating

Fiber

6.8%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

66.4%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

66.4%

48 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.1%

67 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

98.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

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Availability

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Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.7%

21 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

79.6%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(811)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $49.99 - $89.99 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

79.6%

300 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(170)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

66.4%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

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Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

66.4%

48 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Western Iowa Wireless

Western Iowa Wireless logo

Availability:

41.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $49.95 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

41.9%

287 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

8.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $60.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Council Bluffs.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Council Bluffs residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

8.7%

267 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Council Bluffs residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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?

Centurylink is the highest-rated internet provider in Council Bluffs based on 24 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.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Council Bluffs

Cox1.003.16
Google Fiber5.004.18
Verizon4.503.82
MetroNet4.504.13
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Council Bluffs Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeCouncil Bluffs OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
Cox (1) (1) (406)View Plans
Google Fiber (0) (1) (89)View Plans
MetroNet (0) (2) (38)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Great Plains Communications (0) (0) (2)View Plans
Quantum Fiber (0) (0) (42)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
BTC Broadband (0) (0) (2)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Western Iowa Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 24 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Centurylink is the best internet service provider for Council Bluffs residents. Centurylink was rated at an average of 2.75 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Council Bluffs.

At a national level, based on 2756 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.26 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Council Bluffs?

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Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Council Bluffs?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Centurylink. 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

Max Advertised Speed in Council Bluffs, IA

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Google Fiber8,000 Mbps
MetroNet5,120 Mbps
Great Plains Communications2,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber2,000 Mbps
Cox Communications2,000 Mbps
Centurylink2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband1,000 Mbps
Nextlink1,000 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless300 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
AT&T100 Mbps
EarthLink100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
US Cellular25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Council Bluffs

Cox1.003.54
MetroNet5.004.25
Google Fiber5.004.32
US Cellular4.673.26
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCouncil Bluffs SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Cox (1) (1) (406)View Plans
Google Fiber (0) (1) (89)View Plans
MetroNet (0) (2) (38)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
Great Plains Communications (0) (0) (2)View Plans
Quantum Fiber (0) (0) (42)View Plans
BTC Broadband (0) (0) (2)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Western Iowa Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Centurylink. This indicates Centurylink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Council Bluffs?

Iowa customers rate Cox Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Cox Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Council Bluffs customers with an average price rating of 2.88 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Council Bluffs

Cox4.002.84
Google Fiber5.003.98
MetroNet4.503.56
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.11
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeCouncil Bluffs AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Cox (1) (1) (406)View Plans
Google Fiber (0) (1) (89)View Plans
MetroNet (0) (2) (38)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
Verizon (0) (4) (723)View Plans
AT&T (0) (1) (924)View Plans
Centurylink (0) (10) (163)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Great Plains Communications (0) (0) (2)View Plans
Quantum Fiber (0) (0) (42)View Plans
BTC Broadband (0) (0) (2)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Western Iowa Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Council Bluffs Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Council Bluffs below, including the metrics used and how Council Bluffs compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Council Bluffs ISP Report Card: B+
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Council Bluffs Iowa USA
61.17% 78.64% 67.25%
3,803 Mbps 2,759 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
7.7 7.3 6.8

 

Council Bluffs Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
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Council Bluffs Iowa USA
2.4 2.4 2.7
9% 11% 14%
93% 94% 95%
84% 88% 90%
72% 71% 75%
73% 71% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Council Bluffs ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Council Bluffs is B+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Council Bluffs is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Council Bluffs have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Council Bluffs ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

84% of Council Bluffs households have an internet connection despite having 99.56% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Council Bluffs residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Council Bluffs?

Carter Lake, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
Weston, IA

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
Crescent, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

Bellevue, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
Mineola, IA

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
McClelland, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

Ralston, NE

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
Offutt AFB, NE

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
Omaha, NE

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

How Much Speed does a Council Bluffs Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Council Bluffs is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Council Bluffs's average household income is $71,901 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Council Bluffs also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Council Bluffs has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Council Bluffs households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?

Google Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

Google Fiber logo

Availability:

29.4%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(104)

Avg. Download Speed

8,000 Mbps

Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 29.4% 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, with speeds from 8,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber. Google Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Google Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Quantum Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

Quantum Fiber logo

Availability:

27.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(47)

Avg. Download Speed

1,911 Mbps

Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 27.0% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,911 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 996 Mbps throughout the city. Quantum Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Quantum Fiber in terms of customer satisfaction.

Centurylink Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

Centurylink logo

Availability:

26.6%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(60)

Avg. Download Speed

954 Mbps

Centurylink offers Fiber service to 26.6% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 954 Mbps, with speeds from 80 Mpbs up to 2,000 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 865 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Great Plains Communications Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

Great Plains Communications logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 17.5% 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, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Great Plains Communications Fiber. Great Plains Communications Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Great Plains Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

MetroNet Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

MetroNet logo

Availability:

8.7%

Customer Rating:

4.2 of 5 stars

(39)

Avg. Download Speed

5,120 Mbps

MetroNet offers Fiber service to 8.7% 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, with speeds from 5,120 Mpbs up to 5,120 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MetroNet Fiber. MetroNet Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from MetroNet in terms of customer satisfaction.

BTC Broadband Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

BTC Broadband logo

Availability:

6.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(3)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 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 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for BTC Broadband Fiber. BTC Broadband Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from BTC Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Cox Fiber in Council Bluffs, IA

Cox logo

Availability:

3.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(56)

Avg. Download Speed

1,128 Mbps

Cox Communications offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Cox Fiber has speeds up to 1,128 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 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?

Cox Cable in Council Bluffs, IA

Cox logo

Availability:

94.8%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(377)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Cox Communications offers Cable service to 94.8% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Cox Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 100, with an average of 72 Mbps throughout the city. Cox Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Cox in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?

Centurylink DSL in Council Bluffs, IA

Centurylink logo

Availability:

89.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

Avg. Download Speed

83 Mbps

Centurylink offers DSL service to 89.3% 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Council Bluffs?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

US Cellular logo

Availability:

98.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

21 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

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Availability:

79.6%

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Avg. Download Speed

300 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

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Availability:

66.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

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Avg. Download Speed

48 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

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Availability:

66.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

48 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% 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 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

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Availability:

41.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

287 Mbps

Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.9% 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 287 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city. Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Western Iowa Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Council Bluffs, IA

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Availability:

8.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

267 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of Council Bluffs homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 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 76 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Council Bluffs from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

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 Centurylink.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Centurylink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Council Bluffs is Cox.
  • Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Council Bluffs, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Council Bluffs compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Council Bluffs stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Council Bluffs's B+ ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Charleston, WV

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Charlotte, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Charlottesville, VA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

Cicero, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
Chesapeake, VA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Charleston, SC

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

Chino Hills, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
Clarksville, TN

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
Carlsbad, CA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100

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Verizon Fiber

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Cox Cable

November 19, 2025

I have been with Cox off and on for quite some time. The pricing is okay. I pay $50 a month for wireless internet. I forget exactly what the speeds are. My only issue is that I can't do anything with it. I don't run that many devices. I run seriously my smartphone and my TV one single TV. I haven't even bothered connecting my other TVs to it. And my laptop here and there. I cannot stream videos without buffering. I cannot do zoom calls. It really limits what I can do and honestly I'm really looking for another provider ASAP.

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Christina G

Centurylink DSL

July 19, 2025

I tried to indicate dsl, but I believe that I might have pushed the wrong button. My apologies. My internet provider is not even decent. I've had problems with it ever since I got my current modem. It's been a pain since day one. It will have all lights on, yet nobody has internet. I can be watching a video and suddenly not have a connection. For no reason. And it can last for hours. If I reboot it, I can count on being without internet for at least an hour or so. When I try to get a new modem to lease, they say my only option is to buy one. Their option for having a bad connection and price was to offer me a faster speed at 20 dollars more per month. Same modem. I can't figure that out.

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Jefferson Telecom Fiber

July 12, 2025

I live in a small town so we actually only have one option for internet services. I don’t mind the internet option we have but sometimes I with we could choose something different. Our Verizon phone plan offers internet at a discount but because of the monopoly of the town internet company it is not an option. The cost of our internet is 69.99 a month. In the economy we live in right now, any thing lower would be appreciated.

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