Best Internet Providers in Delta, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Delta, IA
Delta has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Delta.
Ranks compare Delta with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Delta, IA at a Glance
Delta Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Delta ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Delta, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Delta based on 18 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Delta?
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 Delta
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cloudburst9 - fixed wireless coverage map
How Delta Compares to Places Its Size
Delta's report card score is in the bottom 34% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Delta | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Keokuk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 9.3% | bottom 26% | 66.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 626 Mbps | bottom 23% | 1,234 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 26% | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 41% | bottom 21% | 57% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 18% | 70% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,316 | bottom 28% | $66,313 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 9.3% of homes in Delta, against 66.3% across Keokuk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Delta are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,316 (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 Delta
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Delta?
Windstream Fiber in Delta, IA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Delta homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
MCG Fiber in Delta, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Delta homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Delta?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
285 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Delta homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Delta homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Delta homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
MCG Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
75.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.5% of Delta homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
53.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.9% of Delta homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.4% of Delta homes. Across the city, KCTC 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.8% of Delta homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.3% of Delta homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in Delta, IA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cloudburst9 offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Delta homes. Across the city, Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Delta?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Delta, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Delta?
Windstream DSL in Delta, IA
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
116 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 72.7% of Delta homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 116 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Delta from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Delta by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Delta has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Delta
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Delta
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52550 | 496 | 10.9% | 654 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 32/100 |
How Delta Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Delta that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Sigourney has the most homes with fiber (94.7%) and Hedrick the fewest (46.4%); Delta has 9.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta (this page) | 538 | 9.3% | 626 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Sigourney | 2,225 | 94.7% | 1,923 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Hedrick | 1,145 | 46.4% | 620 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 49/100 |
| What Cheer | 953 | 73.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 26/100 |
| Fremont | 896 | 92.3% | 1,873 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 47/100 |
| Hayesville | 538 | 58.0% | 1,364 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Rose Hill | 399 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Keomah Village | 381 | 97.4% | 1,084 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Martinsburg | 229 | 13.5% | 427 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Indianapolis | 173 | 90.8% | 1,861 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Thornburg | 64 | 56.2% | 1,294 Mbps | 4 | C- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Delta?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MCG. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Delta
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| MCG | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| KCTC | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
| Cloudburst9 | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Delta Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Delta residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 87.2% coverage in Delta.
At a national level, based on 1299 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 Delta Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Delta, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Delta Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Delta
Based on data reported by Delta ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Delta. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Delta Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Delta?
Of the providers in Delta, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Delta 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Delta, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Delta
| ISP / Tech Type | Delta Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Delta?
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 Delta is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Delta is MCG.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Delta, available to 97.4% 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.