Best Internet Providers in Emmet County, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emmet County, IA
Emmet County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Emmet County.
Ranks compare Emmet County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Emmet County, IA at a Glance
Emmet County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Estherville Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Emmet County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emmet County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Emmet County 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 Emmet County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.58% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emmet County?
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 Emmet County
- Estherville Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- RingTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starnet - fiber coverage map
- Federated Rural Electric - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- RingTel Communications - dsl coverage map
How Emmet County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Emmet County's report card score is tied 11th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 65th of 99.
| Measure | Emmet County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | 15th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,034 Mbps | Tied 67th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | Tied 6th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 83rd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 75th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 8th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 52nd of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 51st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 73rd of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $63,940 | 87th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Emmet County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Emmet County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,940 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Emmet County Compares to Its Neighbors
Emmet County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Dickinson County has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Martin County, MN the fewest (27.6%); Emmet County has 96.6%.
Map of Emmet County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Emmet County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet County (this page) | 9,388 | 96.6% | 1,034 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Martin County, MN | 20,025 | 27.6% | 1,207 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Dickinson County | 17,703 | 98.6% | 1,214 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Clay County | 16,384 | 98.5% | 1,008 Mbps | 7 | B | 50/100 |
| Kossuth County | 14,828 | 56.7% | 902 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 42/100 |
| Jackson County, MN | 9,989 | 78.8% | 1,598 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 45/100 |
| Palo Alto County | 8,996 | 77.9% | 1,112 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
Internet in Emmet County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Emmet County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 6,260 | 100.0% | 997 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Armstrong | 1,214 | 85.3% | 1,515 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Wallingford | 569 | 100.0% | 610 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Ringsted | 524 | 100.0% | 981 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Huntington | 274 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Dolliver | 235 | 22.1% | 596 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 45/100 |
| Gruver | 166 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 44/100 |
| Maple Hill | 43 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Emmet County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51334 (Estherville) | 7,140 | 99.8% | 985 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 38/100 |
| 50514 (Armstrong) | 1,320 | 85.7% | 1,476 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| 50578 (Ringsted) | 534 | 100.0% | 991 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 53/100 |
| 51365 (Wallingford) | 324 | 100.0% | 517 Mbps | 3 | C | 42/100 |
| 50531 (Dolliver) | 214 | 13.1% | 549 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emmet County?
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, Estherville Communications and Mediacom 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 Emmet County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Estherville Communications | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| RingTel Communications | 1,000 |
| Starnet | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Federated Rural Electric | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Emmet County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Emmet County 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 38.3% coverage in Emmet County.
At a national level, based on 2621 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 Emmet County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emmet County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emmet County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emmet County
Based on data reported by Emmet County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Estherville Communications and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Emmet County. 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 | Emmet County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emmet County?
Of the providers in Emmet County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emmet County 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 Emmet County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emmet County
| ISP / Tech Type | Emmet County 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Federated Rural Electric | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| RingTel Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Estherville Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Emmet County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emmet County?
Estherville Communications Fiber in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Estherville Communications offers Fiber service to 74.7% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Estherville Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
RingTel Communications Fiber in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
RingTel Communications offers Fiber service to 16.6% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, RingTel Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,992 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,992 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Emmet County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Starnet Fiber in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Starnet offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Starnet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Emmet County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 129 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
369 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 369 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 107 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 county.
Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Federated Rural Electric offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Federated Rural Electric Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
262 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 262 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 county.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Emmet County?
Mediacom Cable in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 65.0% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emmet County?
CenturyLink DSL in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 70.5% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 10, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.2% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 110 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 18 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Emmet County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
RingTel Communications DSL in Emmet County, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
RingTel Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of Emmet County homes. Across the county, RingTel Communications DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
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 Emmet County?
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 Emmet County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Estherville Communications and Mediacom. 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 Emmet County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Emmet County, available to 98.3% 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.