Best Internet Providers in Grimes, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Grimes, IA
Grimes has 13 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 Grimes.
Ranks compare Grimes with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Grimes, IA at a Glance
Grimes Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Grimes ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grimes, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Grimes based on 50 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Grimes?
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 Grimes
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Huxley Communication - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Grimes Compares to Places Its Size
Grimes's report card score is in the top 8% and its connectivity index is in the top 16%.
| Measure | Grimes | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.3% | top 32% | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,891 Mbps | top 21% | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.9 | top 9% | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 10% | 77% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 22% | 82% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $127,511 | top 20% | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 93.3% of homes in Grimes, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Grimes are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $127,511 (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 Grimes
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grimes?
Metronet Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 92.1% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
2,154 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 55.8% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,154 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,339 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
886 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 54.6% of Grimes homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 886 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 877 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Grimes from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 28.1% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 27.6% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Grimes homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication Fiber in Grimes, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Huxley Communication 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 Grimes?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Grimes homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Grimes homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Grimes homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
302 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 302 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
40.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.5% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Grimes, IA
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Minburn 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 Grimes?
Mediacom Cable in Grimes, IA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,098 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 97.2% of Grimes homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,098 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 143 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Grimes from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grimes?
CenturyLink DSL in Grimes, IA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 87.9% of Grimes homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 104 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Grimes from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Grimes by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Grimes has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Grimes
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Grimes
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50111 | 16,643 | 93.3% | 4,804 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 84/100 |
How Grimes Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Grimes that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Windsor Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Dallas Center the fewest (82.2%); Grimes has 93.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimes (this page) | 16,620 | 93.3% | 4,891 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 84/100 |
| West Des Moines | 67,199 | 96.8% | 7,361 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 72/100 |
| Urbandale | 46,694 | 97.4% | 5,403 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 78/100 |
| Waukee | 25,017 | 97.6% | 1,792 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Johnston | 24,464 | 95.6% | 4,851 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 82/100 |
| Clive | 19,835 | 96.1% | 5,038 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 81/100 |
| Polk City | 6,717 | 99.6% | 2,445 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 85/100 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,690 | 100.0% | 5,256 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 69/100 |
| Granger | 3,387 | 99.9% | 1,830 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 78/100 |
| Dallas Center | 2,733 | 82.2% | 1,166 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 62/100 |
| Granger Homesteads | 523 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 87/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grimes?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Grimes
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Minburn Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Grimes Internet Providers
Based on 50 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Grimes 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 83.9% coverage in Grimes.
At a national level, based on 2650 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Grimes Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Grimes, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grimes
Based on data reported by Grimes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Grimes. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grimes?
Of the providers in Grimes, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Grimes 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. Mi-Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Grimes, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Grimes
| ISP / Tech Type | Grimes Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (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 Grimes?
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 Grimes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Grimes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Grimes, available to 99.2% 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.