Best Internet Providers in Garnavillo, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Garnavillo, IA
Garnavillo has 5 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Garnavillo.
Ranks compare Garnavillo with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Garnavillo, IA at a Glance
Garnavillo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Alpine Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Comelec Internet Services
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Garnavillo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Garnavillo, IA?
Comelec Internet Services is the best internet provider in Garnavillo 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 Garnavillo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Comelec Internet Services is an option for 90.80% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Garnavillo?
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 Garnavillo
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Alpine Communications - fiber coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alpine Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alpine Communications - dsl coverage map
How Garnavillo Compares to Places Its Size
Garnavillo's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Garnavillo | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Clayton County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 836 Mbps | bottom 12% | 970 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 10% | 3.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 24% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,193 | bottom 34% | $68,183 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Garnavillo, against 97.8% across Clayton County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Garnavillo are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,193 (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 Garnavillo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Garnavillo?
Alpine Communications Fiber in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, Alpine Communications Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Garnavillo?
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, Comelec Internet Services 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 Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.4% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Alpine Communications Fixed Wireless in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.7% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, Alpine Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.0% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Garnavillo?
Mediacom Cable in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 67.2% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, 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 Garnavillo?
Alpine Communications DSL in Garnavillo, IA
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers DSL service to 7.9% of Garnavillo homes. Across the city, Alpine Communications DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Internet in Garnavillo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Garnavillo has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Garnavillo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Garnavillo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52049 | 1,388 | 100.0% | 798 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 39/100 |
How Garnavillo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Garnavillo that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 2 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Elkader has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Guttenberg the fewest (99.2%); Garnavillo has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnavillo (this page) | 1,218 | 100.0% | 836 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Guttenberg | 2,298 | 99.2% | 962 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Elkader | 1,722 | 100.0% | 834 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 42/100 |
| Bagley, WI | 547 | 79.5% | 836 Mbps | 2.5 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Elkport | 342 | 100.0% | 592 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 42/100 |
| St. Olaf | 291 | 100.0% | 902 Mbps | 1.4 | C | 49/100 |
| Garber | 270 | 100.0% | 637 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 39/100 |
| Littleport | 143 | 100.0% | 731 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 44/100 |
| Wyalusing, WI | 101 | 66.3% | 756 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Froelich | 98 | 100.0% | 760 Mbps | 1.2 | C | 39/100 |
| Clayton | 49 | 100.0% | 959 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Garnavillo?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 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 Garnavillo
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Alpine Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Garnavillo Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Garnavillo residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.09 out of 5 stars and 67.2% coverage in Garnavillo.
At a national level, based on 1255 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.75 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Garnavillo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Garnavillo, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garnavillo Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Garnavillo
Based on data reported by Garnavillo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Garnavillo. 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 Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Garnavillo Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Garnavillo?
Of the providers in Garnavillo, customers rate Comelec Internet Services the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Garnavillo 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.
Comelec Internet Services is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.45 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Garnavillo, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Garnavillo
| ISP / Tech Type | Garnavillo Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine 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 Garnavillo?
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 Garnavillo is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Garnavillo is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Alpine Communications has the broadest coverage in Garnavillo, 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.