16 Best Internet Providers in Dubuque County, IA
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| Dubuque County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 989 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 | |
| Real Dubuque County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Dubuque County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dubuque County.
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Dubuque County has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dubuque County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Dubuque County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Dubuque County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dubuque County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Dubuque County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Dubuque County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 62.83% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Dubuque County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Dubuque County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dubuque County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 63 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Dubuque County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Comelec Internet Services wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 89.1% coverage in Dubuque County.
At a national level, based on 2394 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.65 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dubuque County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Dubuque County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comelec Internet Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, ImOn Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, Cascade Communications, and La Motte Telephone Company 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 Dubuque County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | 1,075 Mbps | ||
| Cascade Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Sand Prarie | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dubuque County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | 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 | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Dubuque County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, ImOn Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, Cascade Communications, and La Motte Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,075 Mbps in Dubuque County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dubuque County?
Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services 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.
Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dubuque County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Dubuque County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dubuque County
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (1) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (11) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cascade Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Dubuque County 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 county 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 Dubuque County below, including the metrics used and how Dubuque County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dubuque County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 89.06% | 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. | 989 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 Dubuque County. | 8.3 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 72% | 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. | 72% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Dubuque County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Dubuque County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dubuque County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dubuque County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Dubuque County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 Dubuque County households have an internet connection despite having 99.18% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Dubuque County 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 Counties Compare to Dubuque County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
How Much Speed does a Dubuque County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dubuque County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dubuque County's average household income is $83,658 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Dubuque County 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, 11% 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 Dubuque County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Dubuque County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque County?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 67.1% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 21.4% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 949 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Quantum Fiber.
Cascade Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Cascade Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Cascade Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Dubuque County, IA
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 815 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 802 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Dubuque County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque County?
Mediacom Cable in Dubuque County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.5% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, 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 Dubuque County?
Centurylink DSL in Dubuque County, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 74.7% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 10 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dubuque County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Dubuque County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 12.1% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dubuque County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 county.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 178 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,075 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 1,075, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.2% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.2% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.6% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 311 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 147 Mbps throughout the county.
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Dubuque County homes. Across the county, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Dubuque County?
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 Dubuque County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, ImOn Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, Cascade Communications, and La Motte Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Dubuque County is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dubuque County, 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 Dubuque County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Dubuque County 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 Dubuque County's B ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
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