Best Internet Providers in Fairfield, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairfield, IA
Fairfield has 9 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 Fairfield.
Ranks compare Fairfield with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fairfield, IA at a Glance
Fairfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Lisco
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Liberty Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Fairfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairfield, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Fairfield 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 Fairfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.93% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Lisco - fiber coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fiber coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fairfield Compares to Places Its Size
Fairfield's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 37%.
| Measure | Fairfield | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Jefferson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 84.1% | top 48% | 80.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,080 Mbps | bottom 12% | 1,020 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | bottom 50% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 5% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 11% | 21% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | bottom 36% | 68% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 49% | 82% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $55,220 | bottom 9% | $58,236 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 84.1% of homes in Fairfield, against 80.0% across Jefferson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Fairfield are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,220 (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 Fairfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
Lisco Fiber in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
78.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 78.8% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Lisco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fiber in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
52.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fiber service to 52.6% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,981 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,981 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 Fairfield from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
455 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 455 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 200, with an average of 183 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
212 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 212 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.2% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Mediacom Cable in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
80.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 80.5% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairfield?
Windstream DSL in Fairfield, IA
Availability:
74.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 74.4% of Fairfield homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 58 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fairfield from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Fairfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fairfield has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fairfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Fairfield
How Fairfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fairfield that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Birmingham has the most homes with fiber (95.8%) and East Pleasant Plain the fewest (12.2%); Fairfield has 84.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield (this page) | 11,100 | 84.1% | 1,080 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Batavia | 950 | 88.6% | 916 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| Libertyville | 823 | 89.1% | 1,269 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Birmingham | 664 | 95.8% | 962 Mbps | 3 | C | 26/100 |
| Lockridge | 575 | 80.7% | 1,149 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Maharishi Vedic City | 544 | 75.9% | 855 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Glasgow | 231 | 87.5% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Perlee | 219 | 53.4% | 638 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 33/100 |
| Salina | 164 | 19.5% | 536 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
| East Pleasant Plain | 147 | 12.2% | 347 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 31/100 |
| Pekin | 100 | 62.0% | 667 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairfield?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lisco 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 Fairfield
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairfield Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fairfield 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 86.5% coverage in Fairfield.
At a national level, based on 2418 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 Fairfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairfield, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfield 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairfield
Based on data reported by Fairfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lisco and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fairfield. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfield 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairfield?
Of the providers in Fairfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fairfield 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. Lisco is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fairfield, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairfield Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Fairfield?
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 Fairfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lisco and Mediacom. 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 Fairfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Liberty Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fairfield, available to 91.9% 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.