10 Best Internet Providers in Donahue, IA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Donahue, IA?

Central Scott Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Donahue based on 31 Iowa customer reviews, and Central Scott Telephone 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Donahue, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Donahue

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Donahue Internet Providers

Based on 31 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Central Scott Telephone is the best internet service provider for Donahue residents. Central Scott Telephone was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 93.0% coverage in Donahue.

At a national level, based on 1363 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Central Scott Telephone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Donahue?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Donahue, the fastest internet in the city comes from Central Scott Telephone.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Donahue

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Central Scott Telephone	8,000 Mbps
	Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone	2,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	WNM Communications	250 Mbps
	Nextlink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	CS Technologies	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Donahue

Based on data reported by Donahue ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Central Scott Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Donahue. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Central Scott Telephone. This indicates Central Scott Telephone reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Donahue?

Iowa customers rate Central Scott Telephone as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Central Scott Telephone received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Donahue customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Donahue, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Donahue

Donahue Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Donahue below, including the metrics used and how Donahue compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Donahue ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Donahue	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Donahue that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.22%	78.64%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	6,702 Mbps	2,759 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Donahue.	4.6	7.3	6.8

 

Donahue Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Donahue	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	13%	11%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	77%	71%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	77%	71%	76%

Donahue ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Donahue is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Donahue is high with a score of 74 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Donahue have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Donahue ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of Donahue households have an internet connection despite having 99.78% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Donahue residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Donahue?

How Much Speed does a Donahue Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Donahue is 2.7, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Donahue's average household income is $114,987 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Donahue also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Donahue has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Donahue households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Donahue?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Donahue?

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 Donahue is Central Scott Telephone.
• The fastest internet provider should be Central Scott Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Central Scott Telephone may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Donahue is Central Scott Telephone.
• HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Donahue, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Donahue compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Donahue stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Donahue's B ISP Report Card and 74 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.