Best Internet Providers in Dickinson County, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dickinson County.
Ranks compare Dickinson County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Dickinson County, IA at a Glance
Dickinson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Premier Communications
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Mediacom
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Dickinson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dickinson County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.90% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dickinson County?
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 Dickinson County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Milford Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Terril Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Federated Rural Electric - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- Superior Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
How Dickinson County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Dickinson County's report card score is tied 4th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 99.
| Measure | Dickinson County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 98.6% | 4th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,214 Mbps | 52nd of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 2nd of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.0 | 99th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 15th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 8th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 15th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 17th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 4th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $82,373 | 18th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 97th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 98.6% of homes in Dickinson County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Dickinson County are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,373 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Dickinson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Dickinson County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Clay County has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Osceola County the fewest (76.4%); Dickinson County has 98.6%.
Map of Dickinson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Dickinson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County (this page) | 17,703 | 98.6% | 1,214 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Clay County | 16,384 | 98.5% | 1,008 Mbps | 7 | B | 50/100 |
| O'Brien County | 14,182 | 97.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 51/100 |
| Jackson County, MN | 9,989 | 78.8% | 1,598 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 45/100 |
| Emmet County | 9,388 | 96.6% | 1,034 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Palo Alto County | 8,996 | 77.9% | 1,112 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Osceola County | 6,192 | 76.4% | 997 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 34/100 |
Internet in Dickinson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 97.3% of homes in Spirit Lake to 100.0% in Arnolds Park; by ZIP code, from 97.7% in 51360 (Spirit Lake) to 100.0% in 51331 (Arnolds Park). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Dickinson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake | 6,868 | 97.3% | 999 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Milford | 3,652 | 99.8% | 1,822 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 49/100 |
| Arnolds Park | 1,554 | 100.0% | 1,481 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 66/100 |
| Lake Park | 1,442 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 56/100 |
| Orleans | 863 | 99.3% | 994 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Okoboji | 840 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Terril | 694 | 97.7% | 972 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 65/100 |
| Superior | 456 | 96.5% | 647 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Old Town | 428 | 100.0% | 1,159 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 51/100 |
| West Okoboji | 384 | 100.0% | 1,357 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 56/100 |
| Wahpeton | 345 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Montgomery | 190 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Triboji Beach | 62 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.9 | A- | 55/100 |
ZIP codes in Dickinson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51360 (Spirit Lake) | 8,540 | 97.7% | 994 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 48/100 |
| 51351 (Milford) | 4,796 | 99.9% | 1,661 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 50/100 |
| 51347 (Lake Park) | 1,532 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 7 | B | 55/100 |
| 51331 (Arnolds Park) | 1,158 | 100.0% | 1,680 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 65/100 |
| 51355 (Okoboji) | 847 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 9.7 | B+ | 53/100 |
| 51364 (Terril) | 619 | 97.7% | 978 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 66/100 |
| 51363 (Superior) | 121 | 100.0% | 448 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dickinson County?
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 Dickinson County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| Milford Communications | 1,000 |
| Evertek | 1,000 |
| Terril Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Superior Telephone Cooperative | 100 |
| Federated Rural Electric | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dickinson County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dickinson County 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 75.0% coverage in Dickinson County.
At a national level, based on 2524 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 Dickinson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dickinson County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dickinson County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications |  (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Milford Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Superior Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Terril Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dickinson County
Based on data reported by Dickinson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Dickinson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,262 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 | Dickinson County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Milford Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Superior Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Terril Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dickinson County?
Of the providers in Dickinson County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dickinson County 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dickinson County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dickinson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dickinson County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Milford Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Superior Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Terril Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Dickinson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dickinson County?
Premier Communications Fiber in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
69.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 69.7% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,703 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,703 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 718 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dickinson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Milford Communications Fiber in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
24.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Milford Communications offers Fiber service to 24.1% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Milford Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Terril Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Terril Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Terril Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Superior Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Superior Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Superior Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dickinson County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 126 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
503 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 503 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 203 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.0% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.8% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dickinson County?
Mediacom Cable in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,064 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 69.2% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,064 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 111 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dickinson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dickinson County?
CenturyLink DSL in Dickinson County, IA
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.2% of Dickinson County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 10, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Dickinson County?
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 Dickinson County 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 Dickinson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Dickinson County, available to 92.0% 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.