Best Internet Providers in Eldon, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Eldon, IA
Eldon has 8 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 Eldon.
Ranks compare Eldon with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Eldon, IA at a Glance
Eldon Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Eldon ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eldon, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Eldon 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 Eldon, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Eldon?
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 Eldon
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Farmers - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Eldon Compares to Places Its Size
Eldon's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 38%.
| Measure | Eldon | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Wapello County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 70.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,653 Mbps | top 45% | 1,508 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 31% | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 18% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 62% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,003 | bottom 39% | $64,597 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Eldon, against 70.2% across Wapello County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Eldon are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,003 (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 Eldon
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eldon?
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Eldon, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 98.1% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Eldon, IA
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 65.3% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Farmers Fiber in Eldon, IA
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Farmers Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Eldon, IA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eldon?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Eldon, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Eldon homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Eldon, IA
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 50, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Eldon, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Eldon homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Eldon, IA
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Eldon, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 Eldon?
Mediacom Cable in Eldon, IA
Availability:
69.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 69.3% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eldon?
Windstream DSL in Eldon, IA
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 63.3% of Eldon homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 119 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Eldon from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Eldon by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Eldon has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Eldon
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Eldon
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52554 | 1,142 | 100.0% | 1,678 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 41/100 |
How Eldon Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Eldon that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, White Elm has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Batavia the fewest (88.6%); Eldon has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon (this page) | 1,186 | 100.0% | 1,653 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 41/100 |
| Agency | 1,249 | 98.6% | 1,703 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Batavia | 950 | 88.6% | 916 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| Floris | 878 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Libertyville | 823 | 89.1% | 1,269 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Troy | 470 | 98.1% | 985 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Douds | 405 | 95.3% | 983 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 23/100 |
| Dahlonega | 270 | 100.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| White Elm | 208 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 52/100 |
| Leando | 201 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Selma | 182 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eldon?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Eldon
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| KCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Eldon Internet Providers
Based on 31 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Eldon residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 87.9% coverage in Eldon.
At a national level, based on 554 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 Eldon Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Eldon, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldon Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eldon
Based on data reported by Eldon ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Eldon. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,505 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldon Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eldon?
Of the providers in Eldon, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Eldon 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Eldon, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Eldon
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldon Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Eldon?
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 Eldon is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Eldon is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Eldon, available to 98.2% 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.