Best Internet Providers in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Fairground has 10 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fairground.
Ranks compare Fairground with the 22 neighborhoods in Des Moines.
The Best Internet in Fairground, Des Moines, IA at a Glance
Fairground Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairground, Des Moines, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairground based on 48 Iowa customer reviews, and Google Fiber has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fairground?
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 Fairground, Des Moines
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
How Fairground Compares to the Rest of Des Moines
Fairground's report card score is tied 1st of 22 and its connectivity index is 10th of 22.
| Measure | Fairground | Rank among neighborhoods in Des Moines | Des Moines | Polk County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | Tied 1st of 22 | 90.1% | 95.1% | 71.5% | Tied with Accent and Fort des Moines and 7 more |
| Download speed for most homes | 8,000 Mbps | Tied 1st of 22 | 4,938 Mbps | 5,815 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Tied with Accent and Lower Beaver and 1 more |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | Tied 4th of 22 | 7.8 | 8 | 7.1 | Beaverdale (9.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 5th of 22 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Capitol Park (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 15th of 22 | 16% | 16% | 15% | Downtown Des Moines (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 9th of 22 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Bloomfield-Allen and Meredith (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 2nd of 22 | 92% | 93% | 91% | Southwestern Hills (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 12th of 22 | 76% | 77% | 76% | Bloomfield-Allen and Lower Beaver (80%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | Tied 20th of 22 | 82% | 82% | 81% | Southwestern Hills (87%) |
| Median household income | $57,923 | 17th of 22 | $97,431 | $95,170 | $93,246 | Southwestern Hills ($107,569) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | 3rd of 22 | 15% | 15% | 16% | Drake (37%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Fairground, against 90.1% across Des Moines and 95.1% across Polk County. Households in Fairground are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,923 (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 Fairground
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairground?
Google Fiber in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
41.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
925 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 41.3% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 925 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 861 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fairground from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,927 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 39.1% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,927 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 996 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Mediacom Fiber in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
27.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 27.7% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fairground?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(361)
Avg. Download Speed
980 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 980 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 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 73 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(340)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fairground?
Mediacom Cable in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 100.0% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fairground?
CenturyLink DSL in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
95.3%
Customer Rating:
(118)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.3% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 97 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Fairground from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Fairground, Des Moines, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.6% of Fairground homes. Across the neighborhood, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Fairground Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Fairground that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Pioneer Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Downtown Des Moines the fewest (73.8%); Fairground has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairground (this page) | 4,718 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 60/100 |
| Highland Park | 9,533 | 96.3% | 7,625 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Union Park | 7,067 | 88.7% | 7,996 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 61/100 |
| Downtown Des Moines | 6,248 | 73.8% | 2,140 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Indianola Hills | 5,989 | 100.0% | 5,133 Mbps | 7 | A | 64/100 |
| Fairmont Park | 5,747 | 99.2% | 6,997 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 44/100 |
| Pioneer Park | 4,037 | 100.0% | 6,555 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 41/100 |
| Douglas Acres | 4,020 | 92.1% | 5,847 Mbps | 9 | A- | 48/100 |
| River Bend | 3,864 | 98.9% | 7,895 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 42/100 |
| Accent | 3,569 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.7 | A+ | 40/100 |
| Capitol Park | 3,281 | 99.8% | 7,881 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fairground?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Metronet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Google Fiber 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 Fairground
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Aureon | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Fairground Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Fairground 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 100.0% coverage in Fairground.
At a national level, based on 2716 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairground Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fairground, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairground Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (340) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (811) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) |  (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1043) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairground
Based on data reported by Fairground ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Fairground. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairground Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (340) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (811) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1043) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fairground?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Metronet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fairground customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fairground, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fairground
| ISP / Tech Type | Fairground Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (340) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (811) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1043) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (181) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (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 Fairground?
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 Fairground is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fairground is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, Metronet, Mediacom, HughesNet, Google Fiber, EarthLink, CenturyLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Fairground, 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.