Best Internet Providers in Fremont, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fremont, IA
Fremont has 10 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 Fremont.
Ranks compare Fremont with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fremont, IA at a Glance
Fremont Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Fremont ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fremont, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Fremont based on 29 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fremont?
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 Fremont
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Fremont Compares to Places Its Size
Fremont's report card score is in the top 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 36%.
| Measure | Fremont | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mahaska County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.3% | top 38% | 86.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,873 Mbps | top 23% | 1,188 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 16% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,049 | top 28% | $71,626 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 92.3% of homes in Fremont, against 86.2% across Mahaska County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Fremont are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,049 (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 Fremont
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fremont?
Windstream Fiber in Fremont, IA
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 74.1% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
MCG Fiber in Fremont, IA
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Fremont homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fremont?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
296 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 296 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 98 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Fremont homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
MCG Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.5% of Fremont homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.8% of Fremont homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
530 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.4% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 530 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 75 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 270 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Fremont 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 Fremont, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Fremont homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Fremont, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fremont?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fremont, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fremont?
Windstream DSL in Fremont, IA
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
114 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 86.5% of Fremont homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 114 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Fremont from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Fremont, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 2.2% of Fremont homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Fremont by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fremont has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fremont
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Fremont
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52561 | 901 | 90.9% | 1,856 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 46/100 |
How Fremont Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fremont that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rutledge has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Delta the fewest (9.3%); Fremont has 92.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont (this page) | 896 | 92.3% | 1,873 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 47/100 |
| Hedrick | 1,145 | 46.4% | 620 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 49/100 |
| Delta | 538 | 9.3% | 626 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Rose Hill | 399 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Keomah Village | 381 | 97.4% | 1,084 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Kirkville | 344 | 77.0% | 790 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Rutledge | 331 | 100.0% | 1,734 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 24/100 |
| Martinsburg | 229 | 13.5% | 427 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Cedar | 215 | 64.2% | 735 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 33/100 |
| Wright | 192 | 62.0% | 1,122 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Highland Center | 187 | 79.7% | 858 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fremont?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MCG. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Windstream 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 Fremont
| MCG | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| KCTC | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Fremont Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Fremont residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 59.8% coverage in Fremont.
At a national level, based on 2530 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 Fremont Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fremont, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | 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 Fremont
Based on data reported by Fremont ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Fremont. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,574 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 MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | 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 Fremont?
Of the providers in Fremont, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fremont 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fremont, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fremont
| ISP / Tech Type | Fremont Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | 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 Fremont?
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 is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fremont is MCG.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Fremont, available to 99.3% 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.