Best Internet Providers in Dakota City, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dakota City, IA
Dakota City has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Dakota City.
Ranks compare Dakota City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dakota City, IA at a Glance
Dakota City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Comm1
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Mediacom
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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 Dakota City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dakota City, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dakota City based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dakota City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.06% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dakota City?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Dakota City
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comm1 - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- WMTel - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dakota City Compares to Places Its Size
Dakota City's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Dakota City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Humboldt County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 81.3% | top 46% | 71.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,005 Mbps | bottom 36% | 967 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 22% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 67% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,887 | bottom 50% | $72,948 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 81.3% of homes in Dakota City, against 71.6% across Humboldt County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Dakota City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,887 (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 Dakota City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dakota City?
Comm1 Fiber in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
79.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Comm1 offers Fiber service to 79.2% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Comm1 Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,188 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,188 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 229 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dakota City from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dakota City?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
830 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 830 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 694 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 Dakota City, IA
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
169 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 169 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, WMTel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dakota City?
Mediacom Cable in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 77.7% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dakota City?
CenturyLink DSL in Dakota City, IA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.1% of Dakota City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Dakota City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dakota City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dakota City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dakota City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50529 | 817 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 61/100 |
How Dakota City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dakota City that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Badger has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Humboldt the fewest (96.2%); Dakota City has 81.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota City (this page) | 1,065 | 81.3% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Humboldt | 5,353 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 48/100 |
| Badger | 1,144 | 98.1% | 1,043 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 57/100 |
| Gilmore City | 739 | 1.9% | 852 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 25/100 |
| Livermore | 595 | 0.0% | 817 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 25/100 |
| Clare | 437 | 95.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Thor | 412 | 96.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Hardy | 244 | 22.1% | 942 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Rutland | 213 | 60.1% | 1,519 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 23/100 |
| Pioneer | 166 | 40.4% | 678 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 31/100 |
| Bradgate | 158 | 0.0% | 503 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dakota City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, 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 Dakota City
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Comm1 | 1,000 |
| Northwest Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| WMTel | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dakota City Internet Providers
Based on 45 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dakota City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 78.1% coverage in Dakota City.
At a national level, based on 1475 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 Dakota City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dakota City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dakota City
Based on data reported by Dakota City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dakota City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,015 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 | Dakota City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dakota City?
Of the providers in Dakota City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dakota City where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Comm1 is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dakota City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dakota City
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (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 Dakota City?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Dakota City 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 Dakota City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dakota City, available to 99.8% 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.