Best Internet Providers in Evanston, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Evanston, IA
Evanston 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 Evanston.
Ranks compare Evanston with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Evanston, IA at a Glance
Evanston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
LVCTA
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Evanston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Evanston, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Evanston 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 Evanston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Evanston?
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 Evanston
How Evanston Compares to Places Its Size
Evanston's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 42%.
| Measure | Evanston | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Webster 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% | 3,599 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 5.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 0% | bottom 1% | 5% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 67% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 7% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $50,682 | bottom 16% | $71,564 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Evanston, against 97.1% across Webster County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Evanston are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 0% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $50,682 (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 Evanston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
LVCTA Fiber in Evanston, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Evanston homes. Across the city, LVCTA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Evanston, IA
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 23.1% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Evanston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Evanston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Evanston 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 Evanston, IA
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Evanston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of Evanston homes. Across the city, WMTel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.2% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Evanston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Evanston, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Evanston, IA.
Internet in Evanston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Evanston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Evanston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Evanston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Evanston that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Badger has the most homes with fiber (98.1%) and Fort Dodge the fewest (96.3%); Evanston has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston (this page) | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Fort Dodge | 27,294 | 96.3% | 4,494 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Badger | 1,144 | 98.1% | 1,043 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 57/100 |
| Duncombe | 832 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Otho | 674 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 18/100 |
| Lehigh | 654 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Tara | 534 | 94.4% | 2,521 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 25/100 |
| Vincent | 421 | 99.5% | 996 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 60/100 |
| Burnside | 204 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Palm Grove | 151 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Roberts | 110 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Evanston?
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, Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) 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 Evanston
| Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| WMTel | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Evanston Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Evanston 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 46.2% coverage in Evanston.
At a national level, based on 2224 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 Evanston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Evanston, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Evanston 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Evanston
Based on data reported by Evanston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA). The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Evanston. 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 | Evanston 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Evanston?
Of the providers in Evanston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Evanston 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 Evanston, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Evanston
| ISP / Tech Type | Evanston 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (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 Evanston?
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 Evanston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA). 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 Evanston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Evanston, 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.