Best Internet Providers in Dubuque, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dubuque, IA
Dubuque has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Dubuque.
Ranks compare Dubuque with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dubuque, IA at a Glance
Dubuque Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Cable
CenturyLink
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Fiber
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ImOn Communications
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EarthLink
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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 Dubuque ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dubuque, IA?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Dubuque based on 65 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dubuque?
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 Dubuque
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bernard Telephone & Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dubuque Compares to Places Its Size
Dubuque's report card score is tied 535th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 660th of 749.
| Measure | Dubuque | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Dubuque County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.3% | Tied 254th of 749 | 90.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | 743rd of 749 | 1,055 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 243rd of 749 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 705th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 446th of 749 | 12% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 539th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 561st of 749 | 91% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 611th of 749 | 72% | 72% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 518th of 749 | 80% | 78% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $76,768 | 518th of 749 | $84,809 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 15% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 89.3% of homes in Dubuque, against 90.4% across Dubuque County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Dubuque are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,768 (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 Dubuque
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 78.4% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
954 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 954 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.
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Bernard Telephone & Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
955 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 955 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 937 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Dubuque from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 265 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
183 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 183 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 39 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
38.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.4% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 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 70 Mbps throughout the city.
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.9% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque?
Mediacom Cable in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 94.5% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dubuque?
CenturyLink DSL in Dubuque, IA
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 92.6% of Dubuque homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 79 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 100, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dubuque from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Dubuque by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 87.8% of homes in 52001 to 93.1% in 52002. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dubuque
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point District | 6,234 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 37/100 |
| College Grandview District | 3,238 | 96.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 53/100 |
ZIP codes in Dubuque
How Dubuque Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dubuque that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 4 of them in Illinois and Wisconsin. Among them, Asbury has the most homes with fiber (97.6%) and Sageville the fewest (90.3%); Dubuque has 89.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque (this page) | 67,910 | 89.3% | 997 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 52/100 |
| Asbury | 5,936 | 97.6% | 998 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Peosta | 4,563 | 96.4% | 975 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 77/100 |
| East Dubuque, IL | 3,864 | 96.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 36/100 |
| Sageville | 1,134 | 90.3% | 978 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 50/100 |
| Menominee, IL | 870 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Durango | 619 | 68.8% | 944 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 57/100 |
| Graf | 273 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Louisburg, WI | 258 | 81.8% | 6,597 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Prairie Corners, WI | 173 | 75.1% | 826 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Centralia | 101 | 96.0% | 962 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dubuque?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, ImOn Communications and Mediacom 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
| Comelec Internet Services | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 1,000 |
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Sand Prarie | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dubuque Internet Providers
Based on 65 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Dubuque 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 86.9% coverage in Dubuque.
At a national level, based on 2593 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dubuque Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dubuque, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services |  (1) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications |  (2) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dubuque
Based on data reported by Dubuque ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ImOn Communications and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dubuque. 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 Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (1) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (2) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dubuque?
Of the providers in Dubuque, customers rate Comelec Internet Services the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dubuque 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.
Comelec Internet Services is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dubuque, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dubuque
| ISP / Tech Type | Dubuque Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (1) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (2) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bernard Telephone & Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
A Dubuque, IA Customer
ImOn Communications Fiber
June 11, 2026 Have had this service for a month. Has been down twice. Restoring service has been so time consuming! I have spoken to 4 different people who have been in different places. While they are very kind and polite, the system seems to not be efficient.
An Iowa Customer
Verizon Fiber
November 25, 2025 Amanda M
ImOn Communications Fiber
March 11, 2024 ImOn essentially forced their way into our household, for lack of better distinguishment. We received a written statement in the mail that we had overdraft bills that we never received and when we called customer support of our previous internet provider, they told us in that moment that they had switched us to ImOn. I am a fan of fiber internet as it is supposed to have solid download speed, but I have not witnessed this for myself. I adore playing games, yet struggle to download updates in a timely matter. There is not a lot of activity besides my own devices, so the speed should be relatively fast, but alas, I download at a rate of about 10 kgs every few seconds making hours for a gigabyte alone. Along with this, the pricing is obsurd.
An Iowa Customer
Mediacom Cable
March 09, 2023 Ty P.
South Slope Fiber
August 30, 2024 South Slope is by far the best internet provider I have had personally. I have only had two outages in the 8 years I have used them and one of those was due to a tornado so you can't hold that against the provider. Their customer service is top tier and I have never not had my issue resolved in a phone call to them. Connection speeds are great for the price you pay and the reliability is what I am really here for. Knowing that even in poor weather (outside of a nado) our internet is going to be working is great, especially with working from home these days. I recommend South Slope to anyone who is moving in the area and have gotten multiple people to switch to them based on what I have shared. So far all of them have been satisfied with the service.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dubuque?
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 is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be ImOn Communications and Mediacom. 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 is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dubuque, available to 94.5% 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.