18 Best Internet Providers in Fayette County, IA
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| Fayette County ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 968 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 18 | |
| Real Fayette County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Fayette County has 18 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fayette County.
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Fayette County has 18 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fayette County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Fayette County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Fayette County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fayette County, IA?
Comelec Internet Services is the best internet provider in Fayette County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Comelec Internet Services had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fayette County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Comelec Internet Services is an option for 4.02% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fayette County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fayette County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fayette County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Fayette County residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 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 7.7% coverage in Fayette County.
At a national level, based on 1404 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fayette County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fayette County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comelec Internet Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, AcenTek, Little Wapsie Communications, and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative 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 Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Little Wapsie Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AcenTek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Community Digital Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Alpine Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | 50 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 Mbps | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fayette County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, AcenTek, Little Wapsie Communications, and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Fayette County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fayette County?
Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fayette County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fayette County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Digital Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Little Wapsie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fayette County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Fayette County below, including the metrics used and how Fayette County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fayette County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 63.51% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 968 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Fayette County. | 4.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 61% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 61% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fayette County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fayette County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fayette County is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fayette County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fayette County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
84% of Fayette County households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Fayette County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Fayette County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fayette County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fayette County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fayette County's average household income is $60,446 which is lower than the Iowa average of $80,609 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Fayette County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Fayette County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fayette County households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber in Fayette County, IA
Hawkeye Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 43.8% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Fayette County, IA
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alpine Communications Fiber in Fayette County, IA
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Alpine Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Fayette County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Little Wapsie Fiber in Fayette County, IA
Little Wapsie Communications offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Little Wapsie Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Fayette County, IA
Oran Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Fayette County, IA
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
Mediacom Cable in Fayette County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 58.8% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, 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 Fayette County?
Centurylink DSL in Fayette County, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 49.7% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Fayette County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 26.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 109 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 52, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fayette County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 20, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 902 Mbps, with speeds from 100 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 1,000, with an average of 877 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.5% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the county.
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Community Digital Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Fayette County?
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 Fayette County is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, AcenTek, Little Wapsie Communications, and East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fayette County is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fayette County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Fayette County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fayette County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Fayette County's C ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
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