12 Best Internet Providers in Fremont County, IA
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Fremont County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,370 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Fremont 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.
Fremont County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fremont County.
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Fremont County has 12 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fremont County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Rock Port Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Centurylink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
BTC Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Fremont 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 Fremont County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fremont County, IA?
OmniTel Communications is the best internet provider in Fremont County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, OmniTel Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fremont County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, OmniTel Communications is an option for 5.74% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Fremont County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fremont County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fremont County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IAMO Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 25 reviews from Iowa internet customers, OmniTel Communications is the best internet service provider for Fremont County residents. OmniTel Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 62.2% coverage in Fremont County.
At a national level, based on 1532 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BTC Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.30 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fremont 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 Fremont County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Fremont County, the fastest internet in the county comes from OmniTel Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fremont County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| OmniTel Communications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| IAMO Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BTC Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Pinpoint Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fremont County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IAMO Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fremont County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Fremont County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with OmniTel Communications. This indicates OmniTel Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fremont County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fremont County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fremont County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fremont County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Pinpoint | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| IAMO Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fremont 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 Fremont County below, including the metrics used and how Fremont County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Fremont County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fremont County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 54.94% | 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. | 1,370 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 Fremont County. | 4.7 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 57% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fremont County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fremont County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fremont County is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fremont County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fremont 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.
86% of Fremont County households have an internet connection despite having 99.50% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 18% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Fremont 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 Fremont County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fremont County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fremont County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fremont County's average household income is $74,350 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Fremont 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, 7% 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 Fremont County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fremont County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fremont County?
Windstream Fiber in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,654 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 24.2% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,654 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Fremont County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Rock Port Telephone Fiber in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rock Port Telephone offers Fiber service to 18.6% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Rock Port Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
IAMO Communications Fiber in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
IAMO Communications offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, IAMO Communications 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 Fremont County?
Rock Port Telephone Cable in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
32.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rock Port Telephone offers Cable service to 32.1% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Rock Port Telephone Cable has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fremont County?
Windstream DSL in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
59.3%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
114 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 59.3% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 114 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Fremont County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 23.2% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 100, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fremont County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
655 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.7% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 655 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 434 Mbps throughout the county.
Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rock Port Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.1% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.7% of Fremont 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 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Pinpoint Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Pinpoint Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, Pinpoint Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fremont County, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Fremont County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Fremont 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 Fremont County is OmniTel Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, OmniTel Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fremont County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fremont 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 Fremont County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fremont 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 Fremont County's C+ ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100