Best Internet Providers in Downey, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downey, IA
Downey has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Downey.
Ranks compare Downey with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Downey, IA at a Glance
Downey Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Liberty Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
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 Downey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downey, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Downey 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 Downey, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.21% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downey?
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 Downey
- Liberty Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cloudburst9 - fixed wireless coverage map
How Downey Compares to Places Its Size
Downey's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | Downey | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Johnson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.5% | top 27% | 92.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 990 Mbps | bottom 42% | 4,002 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 13% | 14% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 4% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 5% | 79% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 89% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,420 | top 29% | $87,057 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 13% | 27% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Downey, against 92.2% across Johnson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Downey are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,420 (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 Downey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
Liberty Communications Fiber in Downey, IA
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fiber service to 80.6% of Downey homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Downey, IA
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 22.1% of Downey homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Downey?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Downey homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Downey homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.1% of Downey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
48.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.1% of Downey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
487 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Downey homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 487 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in Downey, IA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cloudburst9 offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.7% of Downey homes. Across the city, Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Downey, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downey?
CenturyLink DSL in Downey, IA
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 31.6% of Downey homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Downey by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Downey
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Downey
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Downey Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Downey that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, West Liberty has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lone Tree the fewest (66.1%); Downey has 98.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey (this page) | 335 | 98.5% | 990 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Iowa City | 81,661 | 86.5% | 2,039 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 59/100 |
| West Liberty | 4,759 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 68/100 |
| West Branch | 3,354 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 69/100 |
| Lone Tree | 1,946 | 66.1% | 1,237 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 45/100 |
| University Heights | 1,392 | 100.0% | 4,436 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 80/100 |
| Hills | 1,272 | 99.1% | 993 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Nichols | 841 | 13.7% | 802 Mbps | 4 | D | 27/100 |
| Morse | 695 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Oasis | 246 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Springdale | 237 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downey?
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, Liberty Communications 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 Downey
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Sharon Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Cloudburst9 | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Downey Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Downey 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 95.2% coverage in Downey.
At a national level, based on 2426 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 Downey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downey, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downey 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downey
Based on data reported by Downey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Liberty Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Downey. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Downey Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downey?
Of the providers in Downey, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Downey 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 Downey, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downey
| ISP / Tech Type | Downey 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty 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 Downey?
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 Downey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Liberty Communications. 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 Downey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downey, available to 98.2% 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.