Best Internet Providers in Emmetsburg, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Emmetsburg.
Ranks compare Emmetsburg with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Emmetsburg, IA at a Glance
Emmetsburg Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Emmetsburg ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Emmetsburg, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.65% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Emmetsburg?
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 Emmetsburg
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Starnet - fiber coverage map
How Emmetsburg Compares to Places Its Size
Emmetsburg's report card score is in the top 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 48%.
| Measure | Emmetsburg | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Palo Alto County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.6% | bottom 47% | 77.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,608 Mbps | top 47% | 1,112 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 16% | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 28% | 73% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,590 | bottom 34% | $75,375 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 70.6% of homes in Emmetsburg, against 77.9% across Palo Alto County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Emmetsburg are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,590 (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 Emmetsburg
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Emmetsburg?
Windstream Fiber in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,963 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 67.7% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,963 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 Emmetsburg from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Starnet Fiber in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Starnet offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, 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 Emmetsburg?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 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.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
306 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 306 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 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 37 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 118 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
50.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
471 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.2% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 471 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.2% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.2% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Emmetsburg?
Mediacom Cable in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 92.1% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Emmetsburg?
Windstream DSL in Emmetsburg, IA
Availability:
59.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 59.0% of Emmetsburg homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 40 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Emmetsburg from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Emmetsburg by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Emmetsburg has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Emmetsburg
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Emmetsburg
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50536 | 4,324 | 69.3% | 1,552 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 46/100 |
How Emmetsburg Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Emmetsburg that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Graettinger has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Ruthven the fewest (97.7%); Emmetsburg has 70.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg (this page) | 4,083 | 70.6% | 1,608 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Ruthven | 1,192 | 97.7% | 507 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 47/100 |
| Graettinger | 1,105 | 99.5% | 501 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Whittemore | 839 | 6.9% | 487 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Mallard | 400 | 71.0% | 906 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 45/100 |
| Cylinder | 304 | 8.6% | 825 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Ayrshire | 298 | 85.9% | 887 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 55/100 |
| Curlew | 249 | 56.2% | 743 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 44/100 |
| DePew | 127 | 66.9% | 553 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 56/100 |
| Osgood | 126 | 54.8% | 479 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 40/100 |
| Rodman | 106 | 32.1% | 755 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Emmetsburg?
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 Emmetsburg
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Starnet | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Emmetsburg Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Emmetsburg 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 98.5% coverage in Emmetsburg.
At a national level, based on 2438 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 Emmetsburg Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Emmetsburg, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Emmetsburg 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 | (1) | (22) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Emmetsburg
Based on data reported by Emmetsburg ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Emmetsburg. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,431 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 | Emmetsburg 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 | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | 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 | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Emmetsburg?
Of the providers in Emmetsburg, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Emmetsburg
| ISP / Tech Type | Emmetsburg 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (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 | ||
| Starnet | (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 Emmetsburg?
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 Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Emmetsburg, available to 98.7% 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.