Best Internet Providers in Dunbar, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dunbar, IA
Dunbar has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Dunbar.
Ranks compare Dunbar with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dunbar, IA at a Glance
Dunbar Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Cable
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
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DSL
LightNet
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Dunbar ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dunbar, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dunbar 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 Dunbar, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 77.78% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dunbar?
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 Dunbar
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- LightNet - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Dunbar Compares to Places Its Size
Dunbar's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Dunbar | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Marshall County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 63.5% | bottom 46% | 94.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,018 Mbps | top 38% | 3,803 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 6% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,027 | top 32% | $76,146 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 63.5% of homes in Dunbar, against 94.5% across Marshall County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Dunbar are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,027 (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 Dunbar
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dunbar?
LightNet Fiber in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 63.5% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, LightNet 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 Dunbar?
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 91 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 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
265 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Dunbar 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Dunbar 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 Dunbar, IA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
622 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 622 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 589 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Dunbar?
Mediacom Cable in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
69.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,045 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 69.8% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,045 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 93 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Dunbar from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dunbar?
CenturyLink DSL in Dunbar, IA
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 67.0% of Dunbar homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Dunbar by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dunbar
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Dunbar
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Dunbar Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dunbar that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Marshalltown has the most homes with fiber (94.8%) and Le Grand the fewest (82.4%); Dunbar has 63.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunbar (this page) | 288 | 63.5% | 1,018 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Marshalltown | 29,663 | 94.8% | 4,748 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 49/100 |
| Le Grand | 1,091 | 82.4% | 1,818 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Albion | 686 | 91.5% | 924 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 32/100 |
| Green Mountain | 533 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Liscomb | 528 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 54/100 |
| Ferguson | 494 | 74.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Haverhill | 398 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 53/100 |
| LaMoille | 222 | 99.1% | 991 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 39/100 |
| Quarry | 188 | 38.3% | 747 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 32/100 |
| Marietta | 172 | 87.2% | 1,140 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dunbar?
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, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative 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 Dunbar
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dunbar Internet Providers
Based on 45 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dunbar 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 94.1% coverage in Dunbar.
At a national level, based on 2521 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 Dunbar Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dunbar, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dunbar Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dunbar
Based on data reported by Dunbar ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dunbar. 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 | Dunbar Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dunbar?
Of the providers in Dunbar, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dunbar 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 Dunbar, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dunbar
| ISP / Tech Type | Dunbar Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Dunbar?
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 Dunbar is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. 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 Dunbar is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dunbar, 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.