Best Internet Providers in Diagonal, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Diagonal, IA
Diagonal has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Diagonal.
Ranks compare Diagonal with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Diagonal, IA at a Glance
Diagonal Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
BST Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Diagonal ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Diagonal, IA?
Windstream is the best internet provider in Diagonal based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Diagonal, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 78.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Diagonal?
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.
How Diagonal Compares to Places Its Size
Diagonal's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Diagonal | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Ringgold County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 7.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 751 Mbps | bottom 27% | 883 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 28% | 4.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 57% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 37% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $73,182 | top 44% | $74,122 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Diagonal, against 7.3% across Ringgold County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Diagonal are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,182 (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 Diagonal
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Diagonal?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Diagonal, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Diagonal?
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
799 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 799 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 693 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.0% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.9% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Diagonal?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Diagonal, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Diagonal?
Windstream DSL in Diagonal, IA
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
128 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 74.2% of Diagonal homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 128 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Diagonal from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Diagonal by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Diagonal has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Diagonal
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Diagonal
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50845 | 809 | 0.0% | 769 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 35/100 |
How Diagonal Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Diagonal that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Lenox has the most homes with fiber (85.8%) and Mount Ayr the fewest (11.1%); Diagonal has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagonal (this page) | 620 | 0.0% | 751 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 36/100 |
| Mount Ayr | 2,023 | 11.1% | 1,016 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 42/100 |
| Lenox | 1,608 | 85.8% | 804 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Clearfield | 537 | 0.0% | 702 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 20/100 |
| Kent | 381 | 0.0% | 818 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Tingley | 292 | 0.0% | 519 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 38/100 |
| Shannon City | 267 | 0.0% | 738 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 25/100 |
| Delphos | 174 | 0.0% | 839 Mbps | 4 | D- | 22/100 |
| Arispe | 164 | 4.9% | 977 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 23/100 |
| Benton | 136 | 0.0% | 806 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 36/100 |
| Maloy | 62 | 9.7% | 938 Mbps | 3 | D | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Diagonal?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. 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 Diagonal
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Diagonal Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Diagonal residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 92.7% coverage in Diagonal.
At a national level, based on 1276 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Windstream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.35 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Diagonal Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Diagonal, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Diagonal Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Diagonal
Based on data reported by Diagonal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Diagonal. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 799 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Diagonal Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Diagonal?
Of the providers in Diagonal, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Diagonal 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.
Windstream is rated 3.33 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Diagonal, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Diagonal
| ISP / Tech Type | Diagonal Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (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 Diagonal?
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 Diagonal is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Diagonal is Windstream.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Diagonal, available to 95.5% 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.