Best Internet Providers in Gladwin, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gladwin, IA
Gladwin has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Gladwin.
Ranks compare Gladwin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gladwin, IA at a Glance
Gladwin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Sharon Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Gladwin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gladwin, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Gladwin 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 Gladwin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gladwin?
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 Gladwin
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Louisa Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gladwin Compares to Places Its Size
Gladwin's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Gladwin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Louisa County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 34.9% | bottom 36% | 51.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 831 Mbps | bottom 30% | 1,302 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 5% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 57% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $104,163 | top 10% | $79,637 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 34.9% of homes in Gladwin, against 51.2% across Louisa County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Gladwin are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,163 (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 Gladwin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gladwin?
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
34.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 34.9% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Gladwin?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
909 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 909 Mbps, with speeds from 800 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 400 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 675 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 77 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
73.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
187 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.2% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 187 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.8% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.9% of Gladwin 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 Gladwin, IA
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.9% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gladwin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Gladwin, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gladwin?
Windstream DSL in Gladwin, IA
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 46.5% of Gladwin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 50 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Gladwin from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Gladwin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gladwin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Gladwin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Gladwin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gladwin that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Riverside has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Columbus Junction the fewest (57.5%); Gladwin has 34.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin (this page) | 370 | 34.9% | 831 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 54/100 |
| Riverside | 2,477 | 99.4% | 1,394 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 67/100 |
| Columbus Junction | 2,051 | 57.5% | 1,558 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 42/100 |
| Lone Tree | 1,946 | 66.1% | 1,237 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Ainsworth | 1,060 | 77.8% | 1,432 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 52/100 |
| Columbus City | 972 | 32.6% | 1,304 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Conesville | 723 | 3.6% | 776 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 31/100 |
| River Junction | 546 | 97.4% | 1,129 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Fredonia | 514 | 0.0% | 990 Mbps | 6.5 | C- | 52/100 |
| Haskins | 230 | 44.4% | 990 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 51/100 |
| Cotter | 186 | 0.0% | 985 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gladwin?
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, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Gladwin
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Sharon Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| KCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Louisa Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Gladwin Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gladwin residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 73.2% coverage in Gladwin.
At a national level, based on 2343 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 Gladwin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gladwin, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gladwin Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gladwin
Based on data reported by Gladwin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sharon Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Gladwin. 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 | Gladwin Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gladwin?
Of the providers in Gladwin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gladwin 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Gladwin, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gladwin
| ISP / Tech Type | Gladwin Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (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 Gladwin?
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 Gladwin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sharon Telephone Company. 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 Gladwin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gladwin, available to 99.5% 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.