Best Internet Providers in Donnellson, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Donnellson, IA
Donnellson has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Donnellson.
Ranks compare Donnellson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Donnellson, IA at a Glance
Donnellson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Donnellson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Donnellson, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Donnellson 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 Donnellson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.30% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Donnellson?
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 Donnellson Compares to Places Its Size
Donnellson's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 18%.
| Measure | Donnellson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lee County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.2% | bottom 37% | 72.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,168 Mbps | bottom 42% | 987 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.8 | bottom 6% | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 31% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,505 | bottom 38% | $64,710 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 54.2% of homes in Donnellson, against 72.6% across Lee County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Donnellson are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,505 (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 Donnellson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Donnellson?
Windstream Fiber in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 54.2% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Donnellson?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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 10, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Donnellson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Donnellson, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Donnellson?
Windstream DSL in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
153 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 80.0% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 153 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Donnellson from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Donnellson, IA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 2.6% of Donnellson homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Donnellson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Donnellson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Donnellson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Donnellson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52625 | 2,445 | 39.6% | 914 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
How Donnellson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Donnellson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Montrose has the most homes with fiber (80.1%) and Farmington the fewest (0.0%); Donnellson has 54.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnellson (this page) | 1,715 | 54.2% | 1,168 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 31/100 |
| West Point | 1,713 | 27.3% | 1,088 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 35/100 |
| Montrose | 1,630 | 80.1% | 1,665 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 28/100 |
| Farmington | 1,054 | 0.0% | 102 Mbps | 2 | F | 29/100 |
| Argyle | 457 | 4.2% | 292 Mbps | 3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Charleston | 365 | 43.6% | 987 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 34/100 |
| St. Paul | 359 | 50.1% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Houghton | 336 | 8.9% | 781 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Franklin | 313 | 0.0% | 163 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Primrose | 150 | 0.0% | 115 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 25/100 |
| Mount Hamill | 88 | 11.4% | 209 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Donnellson?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Donnellson
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| KCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Donnellson Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Donnellson 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 29.3% coverage in Donnellson.
At a national level, based on 1441 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 Donnellson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Donnellson, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Donnellson 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 | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Donnellson
Based on data reported by Donnellson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Donnellson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,194 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Donnellson 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 | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Donnellson?
Of the providers in Donnellson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Donnellson 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 Donnellson, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Donnellson
| ISP / Tech Type | Donnellson Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Donnellson?
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 Donnellson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Donnellson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Donnellson, available to 99.3% 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.