Best Internet Providers in Elk Horn, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elk Horn, IA
Elk Horn has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Elk Horn.
Ranks compare Elk Horn with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elk Horn, IA at a Glance
Elk Horn Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
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Verizon
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Nextlink
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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 Elk Horn ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elk Horn, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 94.14% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elk Horn?
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 Elk Horn
- Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Elk Horn Compares to Places Its Size
Elk Horn's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 9%.
| Measure | Elk Horn | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Shelby County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 96.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 894 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 13% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 7% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,037 | bottom 43% | $74,798 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Elk Horn, against 96.8% across Shelby County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Elk Horn are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,037 (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 Elk Horn
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elk Horn?
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company 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 Elk Horn?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
269 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 269 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
121 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 121 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 43 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.8% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.3% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.3% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elk Horn, IA
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Elk Horn homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elk Horn?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Elk Horn, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Elk Horn?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Elk Horn, IA.
Internet in Elk Horn by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Elk Horn has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elk Horn
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Elk Horn
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51531 | 813 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 70/100 |
How Elk Horn Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elk Horn that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Walnut has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lorah the fewest (37.0%); Elk Horn has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Horn (this page) | 956 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Exira | 1,214 | 80.7% | 1,314 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Walnut | 975 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| Kimballton | 426 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Marne | 416 | 70.7% | 817 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Brayton | 367 | 86.4% | 941 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 28/100 |
| Hamlin | 256 | 41.4% | 738 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 67/100 |
| Lorah | 238 | 37.0% | 953 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 46/100 |
| Jacksonville | 194 | 100.0% | 731 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 62/100 |
| Sharon | 148 | 56.8% | 774 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Red Line | 56 | 100.0% | 454 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elk Horn?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Marne & Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Elk Horn Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Elk Horn residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 89.4% coverage in Elk Horn.
At a national level, based on 2243 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elk Horn Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elk Horn, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Horn Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elk Horn
Based on data reported by Elk Horn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Elk Horn. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Horn Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elk Horn?
Of the providers in Elk Horn, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elk Horn 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Elk Horn, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elk Horn
| ISP / Tech Type | Elk Horn Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (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 Elk Horn?
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 Elk Horn is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Elk Horn is Verizon.
- Viasat, Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elk Horn, available to 100.0% 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.