11 Best Internet Providers in Eagle Grove, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Eagle Grove, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eagle Grove, IA?

Comm1 is the highest-rated internet provider in Eagle Grove based on 44 Iowa customer reviews, and Comm1 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Eagle Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eagle Grove Internet Providers

Based on 44 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comm1 is the best internet service provider for Eagle Grove residents. Comm1 was rated at an average of 5.00 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 19.3% coverage in Eagle Grove.

At a national level, based on 1333 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comm1 is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eagle Grove?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comm1. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Comm1, and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Eagle Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Goldfield Telephone Co	1,000 Mbps
	Comm1	1,000 Mbps
	WMTel	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	40 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eagle Grove

Based on data reported by Eagle Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom, Comm1, and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Eagle Grove. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comm1. This indicates Comm1 reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eagle Grove?

Iowa customers rate Comm1 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.

Comm1 received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Eagle Grove customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Eagle Grove, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Eagle Grove

Eagle Grove 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 city 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 Eagle Grove below, including the metrics used and how Eagle Grove compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Eagle Grove ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Eagle Grove	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eagle Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	58.64%	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 Eagle Grove.	7.2	7.3	6.8

 

Eagle Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Eagle Grove	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	10%	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.	85%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	80%	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.	51%	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.	51%	71%	76%

Eagle Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Eagle Grove is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eagle Grove is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eagle Grove have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Eagle Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

80% of Eagle Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Eagle Grove 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 Cities Compare to Eagle Grove?

How Much Speed does a Eagle Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eagle Grove is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Eagle Grove's average household income is $65,397 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Eagle Grove also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Eagle Grove has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Eagle Grove households are much more technology-disengaged. 85% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Eagle Grove?

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 Eagle Grove is Comm1.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Comm1, and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comm1 may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Eagle Grove is Comm1.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Eagle Grove, 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 Eagle Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Eagle Grove 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 Eagle Grove's B- ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.