Best Internet Providers in Faulkner, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Faulkner, IA
Faulkner has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Faulkner.
Ranks compare Faulkner with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Faulkner, IA at a Glance
Faulkner Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Dumont Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CNS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Faulkner ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Faulkner, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Faulkner 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 Faulkner, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Faulkner?
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 Faulkner
How Faulkner Compares to Places Its Size
Faulkner's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Faulkner | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Franklin County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 76.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 3,184 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | top 23% | 6.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 84% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 25% | bottom 6% | 51% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 67% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,411 | top 50% | $60,191 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Faulkner, against 76.1% across Franklin County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Faulkner are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,411 (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 Faulkner
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner?
Dumont Telephone Fiber in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dumont Telephone offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, Dumont Telephone 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 Faulkner?
CNS Fixed Wireless in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
CNS offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, CNS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
997 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 997 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 995 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
116 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.7% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 116 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Faulkner, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Faulkner?
CenturyLink DSL in Faulkner, IA
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 15.7% of Faulkner homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Faulkner by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Faulkner
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Faulkner
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Faulkner Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Faulkner that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Hampton has the most homes with fiber (96.1%) and Ackley the fewest (45.7%); Faulkner has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner (this page) | 166 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 36/100 |
| Hampton | 4,980 | 96.1% | 4,594 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 21/100 |
| Ackley | 1,872 | 45.7% | 988 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Aplington | 1,414 | 72.1% | 965 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 35/100 |
| Bradford | 368 | 19.0% | 454 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Geneva | 343 | 98.8% | 998 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 33/100 |
| Robertson | 336 | 27.4% | 716 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 26/100 |
| Austinville | 328 | 84.8% | 914 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 31/100 |
| Hansell | 254 | 98.8% | 994 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Kesley | 182 | 74.7% | 799 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 39/100 |
| Cleves | 177 | 72.9% | 875 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Faulkner?
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, Dumont Telephone 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 Faulkner
| Dumont Telephone | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CNS | 45 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Faulkner Internet Providers
Based on 20 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Faulkner 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 74.7% coverage in Faulkner.
At a national level, based on 1361 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 Faulkner Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Faulkner, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Faulkner Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Faulkner
Based on data reported by Faulkner ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Dumont Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Faulkner. 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 | Faulkner Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Faulkner?
Of the providers in Faulkner, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Faulkner 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 Faulkner, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Faulkner
| ISP / Tech Type | Faulkner Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (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 Faulkner?
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 Faulkner is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Dumont Telephone. 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 Faulkner is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, Dumont Telephone, and CNS has the broadest coverage in Faulkner, 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.