Best Internet Providers in Des Moines, IA
All 25 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 25 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Des Moines.
Ranks compare Des Moines with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Des Moines, IA at a Glance
Des Moines Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Metronet
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 Des Moines ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Des Moines, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Des Moines based on 64 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 Des Moines?
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 Des Moines
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Huxley Communication - fiber coverage map
- Indianola Municipal Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Panora Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Vero - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dallas County Data - fixed wireless coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
How Des Moines Compares to Places Its Size
Des Moines's report card score is 6th of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 17th of 45.
| Measure | Des Moines | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.1% | 5th of 45 | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 4,938 Mbps | 10th of 45 | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | Tied 15th of 45 | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 23rd of 45 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 12th of 45 | 16% | 12% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 45 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 15th of 45 | 93% | 89% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 30th of 45 | 77% | 72% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 17th of 45 | 82% | 78% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $97,431 | 11th of 45 | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 30th of 45 | 15% | 16% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 90.1% of homes in Des Moines, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Des Moines are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,431 (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 Des Moines
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
Metronet Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
3,972 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 40.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,972 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,449 Mbps throughout the city.
Google Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
26.3%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
7,999 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 26.3% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,999 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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.
CenturyLink Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
25.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
913 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 25.2% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 913 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 881 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Des Moines from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,066 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 18.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,066 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 112 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Des Moines from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 8.5% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
677 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 677 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 675 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,998 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,998 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Des Moines from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
MCG Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Huxley Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Indianola Municipal Utilities Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Indianola Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Indianola Municipal Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Panora Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Minburn Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vero Fiber in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
971 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 971 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 970 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Des Moines 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
375 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 375 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Des Moines 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.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
26.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.8% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
601 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 601 Mbps, with speeds from 73 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 16 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 347 Mbps throughout the city.
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
207 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 207 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 73 Mbps throughout the city.
Dallas County Data Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Dallas County Data offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Dallas County Data Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
Mediacom Cable in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,628 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 89.7% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,628 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 646 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Des Moines from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Des Moines?
CenturyLink DSL in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 84.5% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 about the same as other types of internet service available in Des Moines from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
112 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 4.9% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 112 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Des Moines from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.9% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 25, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Aureon DSL in Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.5% of Des Moines homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Des Moines by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 73.8% of homes in Downtown Des Moines to 100.0% in South Park; by ZIP code, from 79.3% in 50321 to 100.0% in 50310. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Des Moines
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10,938 | 86.4% | 7,966 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 61/100 |
| Merle Hay | 10,768 | 100.0% | 7,792 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 61/100 |
| Bloomfield-Allen | 10,256 | 94.4% | 5,179 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 82/100 |
| Highland Park | 9,533 | 96.3% | 7,625 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Beaverdale | 9,186 | 99.8% | 7,989 Mbps | 9.3 | A+ | 63/100 |
| Greater South Side | 8,800 | 100.0% | 5,301 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 44/100 |
| Union Park | 7,067 | 88.7% | 7,996 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 61/100 |
| Lower Beaver | 6,551 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 66/100 |
| Downtown Des Moines | 6,248 | 73.8% | 2,140 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Indianola Hills | 5,989 | 100.0% | 5,133 Mbps | 7 | A | 64/100 |
| Fairmont Park | 5,747 | 99.2% | 6,997 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 44/100 |
| Southwestern Hills | 5,742 | 99.5% | 5,070 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 63/100 |
| Fort des Moines | 5,428 | 100.0% | 5,344 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 50/100 |
| Meredith | 5,290 | 99.2% | 7,589 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 72/100 |
| Fairground | 4,718 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 60/100 |
| Pioneer Park | 4,037 | 100.0% | 6,555 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 41/100 |
| Oak Park | 4,032 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 47/100 |
| Douglas Acres | 4,020 | 92.1% | 5,847 Mbps | 9 | A- | 48/100 |
| River Bend | 3,864 | 98.9% | 7,895 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 42/100 |
| Accent | 3,569 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.7 | A+ | 40/100 |
| Capitol Park | 3,281 | 99.8% | 7,881 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 54/100 |
| South Park | 3,046 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.3 | A | 24/100 |
ZIP codes in Des Moines
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50317 | 37,170 | 96.5% | 6,900 Mbps | 8.8 | A | 55/100 |
| 50315 | 36,872 | 97.4% | 5,136 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 49/100 |
| 50310 | 30,942 | 100.0% | 7,990 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 63/100 |
| 50320 | 23,050 | 93.0% | 5,863 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| 50313 | 17,932 | 97.6% | 7,152 Mbps | 8 | A | 49/100 |
| 50316 | 16,808 | 95.1% | 7,686 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 55/100 |
| 50312 | 15,470 | 99.9% | 7,875 Mbps | 9.3 | A+ | 64/100 |
| 50311 | 14,604 | 89.7% | 7,976 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 63/100 |
| 50314 | 11,823 | 98.7% | 7,895 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 53/100 |
| 50309 | 9,750 | 81.5% | 3,206 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| 50321 | 7,789 | 79.3% | 4,435 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 58/100 |
How Des Moines Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Des Moines that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Windsor Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Carlisle the fewest (83.0%); Des Moines has 90.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines metro area (this page) | 709,466 | 90.1% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 69/100 |
| West Des Moines | 67,199 | 96.8% | 7,361 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 72/100 |
| Urbandale | 46,694 | 97.4% | 5,403 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 78/100 |
| Johnston | 24,464 | 95.6% | 4,851 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 82/100 |
| Altoona | 21,494 | 94.8% | 5,487 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Norwalk | 15,769 | 92.5% | 5,220 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Pleasant Hill | 10,530 | 96.4% | 4,903 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,690 | 100.0% | 5,256 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 69/100 |
| Carlisle | 5,465 | 83.0% | 4,391 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Berwick | 776 | 61.5% | 2,030 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Scotch Ridge | 518 | 11.8% | 854 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 73/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines
| CenturyLink | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| MCG | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| Minburn Communications | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 |
| Indianola Municipal Utilities | 1,000 |
| Panora Fiber | 1,000 |
| Vero Broadband | 1,000 |
| BTWI | 500 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Aureon | 100 |
| Dallas County Data | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Des Moines Internet Providers
Based on 64 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Des Moines residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 81.2% coverage in Des Moines.
At a national level, based on 2971 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 Des Moines Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Des Moines, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Des Moines Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Indianola Municipal Utilities | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink |  (2) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dallas County Data | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Des Moines
Based on data reported by Des Moines 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 Des Moines. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,985 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 | Des Moines Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Indianola Municipal Utilities | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (2) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dallas County Data | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Des Moines?
Of the providers in Des Moines, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Des Moines 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 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Des Moines, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Des Moines
| ISP / Tech Type | Des Moines Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Indianola Municipal Utilities | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (2) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dallas County Data | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
An Iowa Customer
Mediacom Cable
February 23, 2026 Alex S
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber
June 24, 2024 My service provider has been good throughout the years. It was rated highly in 2008 by the Obama administration. Over time my family has had the same package which has barely increased it price while increasing its speed.
An Iowa Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 31, 2023 T Mobile home internet is great, and very inexpensive compared to our cable internet. Unlimited and fast!
An Iowa Customer
CenturyLink DSL
May 27, 2023 An Iowa Customer
CenturyLink DSL
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Des Moines?
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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Des Moines, available to 93.2% 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.