12 Best Internet Providers in Drake, Des Moines, IA
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| Drake ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 7,783 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 | |
| Real Drake Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Drake has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Drake.
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Drake has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Drake.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Drake, Des Moines, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.
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 Drake ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Drake, Des Moines, IA?
Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Drake based on Des Moines customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Drake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Google Fiber is an option for 82.78% of the neighborhood.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Drake, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Drake
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Drake Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (0) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Des Moines internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Drake residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Des Moines, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 81.4% coverage in Drake.
At a national level, based on 2404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ICS Advanced Technologies is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Drake?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the neighborhood, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Drake?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MetroNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 Drake
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 50 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Aureon | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Drake
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (0) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Drake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Drake. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Drake?
Des Moines customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Drake customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Drake, Des Moines, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Drake
| ISP / Tech Type | Drake Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | (0) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Drake 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 neighborhood 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 Drake below, including the metrics used and how Drake compares to the rest of Des Moines and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Drake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 86.38% | 87.98% | 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. | 7,783 Mbps | 4,674 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 Drake. | 9.6 | 8.4 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.5 | 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% | 15% | 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. | 95% | 96% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 91% | 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. | 68% | 75% | 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. | 79% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Drake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Drake is A-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Drake is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Drake have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Drake ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.
90% of Drake households have an internet connection while having 86.41% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Drake 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Drake?
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
How Much Speed does a Drake Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Drake is 2.2, which is smaller than the Des Moines average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Drake's average household income is $60,313 which is much lower than the Des Moines average of $95,004 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Drake also has 34% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Des Moines average of 15%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Des Moines who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Drake has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Drake households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% 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 Drake?
MetroNet Fiber in Drake, Des Moines, IA
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 83.6% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Google Fiber in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 82.8% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 61.8% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,998 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,123 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Centurylink Fiber in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 56.7% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 1,098 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,094 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Drake from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Drake, Des Moines, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
Mediacom Cable in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 86.4% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
Centurylink DSL in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 82.4% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 40 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 40, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Drake from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Aureon offers DSL service to 3.6% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Drake?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Drake, Des Moines, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Drake, Des Moines, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 919 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Drake, Des Moines, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Drake, Des Moines, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Drake, Des Moines, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Drake homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Drake?
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 Drake is Google Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Drake is Google Fiber.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Drake, 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 Drake compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Drake 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 Drake's A- ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
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