Best Internet Providers in Grundy Center, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Grundy Center, IA
Grundy Center has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Grundy Center.
Ranks compare Grundy Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Grundy Center, IA at a Glance
Grundy Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
LightNet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Grundy Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grundy Center, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Grundy Center?
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 Grundy Center
- LightNet - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Tyson Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility - fixed wireless coverage map
How Grundy Center Compares to Places Its Size
Grundy Center's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Grundy Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Grundy County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 91.8% | top 34% | 74.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 983 Mbps | bottom 23% | 1,543 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | top 4% | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 31% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 41% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,705 | top 43% | $87,411 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 91.8% of homes in Grundy Center, against 74.2% across Grundy County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Grundy Center are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,705 (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 Grundy Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grundy Center?
LightNet Fiber in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 91.4% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, LightNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grundy Center?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
193 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 116 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
974 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 974 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 962 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Tyson Communications Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Tyson Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Tyson Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility Fixed Wireless in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Grundy Center?
Mediacom Cable in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 89.0% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department Cable in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department offers Cable service to 87.9% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grundy Center?
Windstream DSL in Grundy Center, IA
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 92.8% of Grundy Center homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 120 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Grundy Center from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Grundy Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Grundy Center has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Grundy Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Grundy Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50638 | 3,404 | 87.1% | 964 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 52/100 |
How Grundy Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Grundy Center that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Conrad has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Reinbeck the fewest (27.3%); Grundy Center has 91.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center (this page) | 3,150 | 91.8% | 983 Mbps | 9 | B | 53/100 |
| Reinbeck | 2,163 | 27.3% | 967 Mbps | 7 | C | 49/100 |
| Dike | 1,900 | 92.2% | 2,990 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Conrad | 1,203 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 34/100 |
| Wellsburg | 1,143 | 69.6% | 848 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 23/100 |
| Holland | 694 | 47.1% | 819 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 28/100 |
| Beaman | 647 | 86.5% | 918 Mbps | 4 | C | 37/100 |
| Morrison | 315 | 41.9% | 660 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 45/100 |
| Lincoln | 312 | 47.4% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 29/100 |
| Zaneta | 236 | 60.6% | 4,260 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 63/100 |
| Sinclair | 229 | 24.0% | 555 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grundy Center?
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, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and 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 Grundy Center
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Tyson Communications | 1,000 |
| Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department | 500 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility | 60 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Grundy Center Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Grundy Center 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 96.3% coverage in Grundy Center.
At a national level, based on 1390 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 Grundy Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Grundy Center, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grundy Center 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 | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tyson Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grundy Center
Based on data reported by Grundy Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Grundy Center. 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 | Grundy Center 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 | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tyson Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grundy Center?
Of the providers in Grundy Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Grundy Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Grundy Center Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Reinbeck Telecommunications Utility | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tyson Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Department | (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 Grundy Center?
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 Grundy Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and Mediacom. 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 Grundy Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Grundy Center, available to 99.4% 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.