Best Internet Providers in Emery, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emery, IA
Emery has 11 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 Emery.
Ranks compare Emery with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Emery, IA at a Glance
Emery Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WCTA Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CLtel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
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 Emery ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emery, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Emery 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 Emery, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emery?
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 Emery
- WCTA Broadband - fiber coverage map
- CLtel - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Emery Compares to Places Its Size
Emery's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Emery | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 3,719 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | top 7% | 8.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 71% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,046 | top 39% | $73,277 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Emery, against 97.1% across Cerro Gordo County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Emery are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,046 (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 Emery
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emery?
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Emery, IA
Availability:
71.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 71.3% of Emery homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CLtel Fiber in Emery, IA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CLtel offers Fiber service to 38.8% of Emery homes. Across the city, CLtel 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 Emery?
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Emery homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Emery homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
138 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.3% of Emery homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 138 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Emery homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.3% of Emery homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 107 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emery, IA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Emery 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 Emery, IA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of Emery homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Emery?
Mediacom Cable in Emery, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 2.5% of Emery homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emery?
CenturyLink DSL in Emery, IA
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 35.0% of Emery homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Emery by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Emery
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Emery
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Emery Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Emery that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Manly has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Mason City the fewest (96.8%); Emery has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery (this page) | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Mason City | 27,533 | 96.8% | 4,851 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 41/100 |
| Clear Lake | 8,658 | 99.9% | 1,002 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Manly | 1,605 | 100.0% | 1,166 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 48/100 |
| Ventura | 1,186 | 99.5% | 996 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 62/100 |
| Fertile | 865 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Portland | 744 | 96.8% | 4,778 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 55/100 |
| Hanlontown | 482 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Rock Falls | 427 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Freeman | 312 | 100.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Hanford | 245 | 100.0% | 2,686 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emery?
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, CLtel and WCTA Broadband 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 Emery
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| CLtel | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Router 12 Networks | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Emery Internet Providers
Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Emery 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 91.3% coverage in Emery.
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 Emery Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emery, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emery Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emery
Based on data reported by Emery ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CLtel and WCTA Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Emery. 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 | Emery Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emery?
Of the providers in Emery, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emery 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. CLtel is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Emery, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emery
| ISP / Tech Type | Emery Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (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 Emery?
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 Emery is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be CLtel and WCTA Broadband. 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 Emery is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Router 12 Networks, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Emery, 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.