Best Internet Providers in Essex, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Essex, IA
Essex has 6 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 Essex.
Ranks compare Essex with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Essex, IA at a Glance
Essex Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Farmers
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Essex ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Essex, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Essex 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 Essex, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 63.29% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Essex?
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.
How Essex Compares to Places Its Size
Essex's report card score is in the top 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Essex | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Page County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | top 17% | 91.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,263 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | bottom 27% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 9% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 21% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 65% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,829 | bottom 48% | $61,137 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in Essex, against 91.1% across Page County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Essex are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,829 (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 Essex
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Essex?
Farmers Fiber in Essex, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) offers Fiber service to 96.9% of Essex homes. Across the city, Farmers Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
FMTC Fiber in Essex, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FMTC offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Essex homes. Across the city, FMTC 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 Essex?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Essex, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
683 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Essex homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 683 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 500, with an average of 288 Mbps throughout the city.
Farmers Fixed Wireless in Essex, IA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Essex homes. Across the city, Farmers Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, IA
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.3% of Essex homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Essex?
Mediacom Cable in Essex, IA
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 71.0% of Essex 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 Essex?
CenturyLink DSL in Essex, IA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 4.4% of Essex homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Essex by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Essex has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Essex
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Essex
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51638 | 1,156 | 98.9% | 1,058 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 37/100 |
How Essex Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Essex that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Yorktown has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Imogene the fewest (73.8%); Essex has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex (this page) | 1,016 | 98.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Shenandoah | 5,562 | 99.1% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 27/100 |
| Farragut | 848 | 88.1% | 1,848 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 34/100 |
| Coin | 291 | 100.0% | 1,021 Mbps | 2.1 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Imogene | 263 | 73.8% | 5,775 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Nyman | 218 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Hawthorne | 199 | 100.0% | 3,779 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Yorktown | 165 | 100.0% | 1,036 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 47/100 |
| Strahan | 156 | 99.4% | 3,374 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| Norwich | 98 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 54/100 |
| Coburg | 26 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Essex?
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, 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 Essex
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| FMTC | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Essex. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Essex Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Essex residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 100.0% coverage in Essex.
At a national level, based on 637 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 Essex Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Essex, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Essex
Based on data reported by Essex ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Essex. 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 | Essex Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Essex?
Of the providers in Essex, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Essex 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Essex, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Essex
| ISP / Tech Type | Essex Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (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 Essex?
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 Essex is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be 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 Essex is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Essex, 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.