Best Internet Providers in Garfield, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Garfield, IA
Garfield has 6 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 Garfield.
Ranks compare Garfield with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Garfield, IA at a Glance
Garfield Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Farmers Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Garfield ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Garfield, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Garfield 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 Garfield, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Garfield?
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 Garfield
- Farmers Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Garfield Compares to Places Its Size
Garfield's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Garfield | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Appanoose County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.2% | top 28% | 86.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 983 Mbps | bottom 41% | 1,324 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 26% | 6.4 | 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 | 3% | bottom 13% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 84% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 43% | bottom 24% | 56% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 18% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $61,121 | bottom 33% | $58,778 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.2% of homes in Garfield, against 86.3% across Appanoose County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Garfield are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,121 (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 Garfield
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Garfield?
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Garfield, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 98.1% of Garfield homes. Across the city, Farmers Telephone Cooperative 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 Garfield?
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Garfield, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Garfield homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 25, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Garfield, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Garfield homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Garfield, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Garfield homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Garfield, IA
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of Garfield homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 74 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Garfield, IA
Availability:
31.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.5% of Garfield 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 Garfield?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Garfield, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Garfield?
Windstream DSL in Garfield, IA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 70.4% of Garfield homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Garfield by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Garfield
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Garfield
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Garfield Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Garfield that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Walnut City has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Jerome the fewest (53.0%); Garfield has 98.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield (this page) | 54 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 19/100 |
| Centerville | 6,368 | 88.3% | 1,514 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Mystic | 617 | 98.1% | 1,433 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Promise City | 340 | 58.8% | 628 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Plano | 219 | 71.2% | 752 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 28/100 |
| Rathbun | 212 | 97.2% | 1,456 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Numa | 148 | 68.9% | 720 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 38/100 |
| Jerome | 115 | 53.0% | 887 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Walnut City | 102 | 100.0% | 1,333 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Darbyville | 60 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Sunshine | 32 | 75.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Garfield?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Farmers 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 Garfield
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Garfield Internet Providers
Based on 8 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Garfield residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 100.0% coverage in Garfield.
At a national level, based on 460 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 Garfield Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Garfield, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garfield Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) |  (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Garfield
Based on data reported by Garfield ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Garfield. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garfield Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Garfield?
Of the providers in Garfield, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Garfield 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Garfield, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Garfield
| ISP / Tech Type | Garfield Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (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 Garfield?
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 Garfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Garfield is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Garfield, 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.