Best Internet Providers in Dolliver, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dolliver, IA
Dolliver has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber 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 Dolliver.
Ranks compare Dolliver with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dolliver, IA at a Glance
Dolliver Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Federated Rural Electric
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Dolliver ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dolliver, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dolliver 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 Dolliver, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 42.55% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dolliver?
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 Dolliver
How Dolliver Compares to Places Its Size
Dolliver's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Dolliver | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Emmet County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 22.1% | bottom 31% | 96.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 596 Mbps | bottom 23% | 1,034 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 43% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $104,848 | top 9% | $63,940 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 22.1% of homes in Dolliver, against 96.6% across Emmet County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Dolliver are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,848 (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 Dolliver
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dolliver?
Estherville Communications Fiber in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Estherville Communications offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, Estherville Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dolliver?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
576 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 576 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 246 Mbps throughout the city.
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.7% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
53.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.6% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 104 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dolliver, IA
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Dolliver homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Dolliver?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dolliver, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dolliver?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dolliver, IA.
Internet in Dolliver by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dolliver has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dolliver
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dolliver
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50531 | 214 | 13.1% | 549 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 45/100 |
How Dolliver Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dolliver that have their own pages are all within 13 miles, 3 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Estherville has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Armstrong the fewest (85.3%); Dolliver has 22.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolliver (this page) | 235 | 22.1% | 596 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 45/100 |
| Estherville | 6,260 | 100.0% | 997 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Armstrong | 1,214 | 85.3% | 1,515 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Wallingford | 569 | 100.0% | 610 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Ceylon, MN | 536 | 76.1% | 852 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 26/100 |
| Ringsted | 524 | 100.0% | 981 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Dunnell, MN | 387 | 43.7% | 582 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Wilbert, MN | 336 | 27.1% | 491 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 47/100 |
| Huntington | 274 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Gruver | 166 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 44/100 |
| Maple Hill | 43 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dolliver?
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, 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 Dolliver
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Estherville Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Federated Rural Electric | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dolliver Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dolliver 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 53.6% coverage in Dolliver.
At a national level, based on 1178 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 Dolliver Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dolliver, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dolliver Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dolliver
Based on data reported by Dolliver ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dolliver. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 576 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 | Dolliver Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dolliver?
Of the providers in Dolliver, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dolliver 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 Dolliver, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dolliver
| ISP / Tech Type | Dolliver Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville 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 Dolliver?
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 Dolliver is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Dolliver is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Dolliver, available to 100.0% 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.