17 Best Internet Providers in Hamilton County, IA
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Hamilton County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,303 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 |
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Real Hamilton County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hamilton County has 17 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hamilton County.
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Hamilton County has 17 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hamilton County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hamilton County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Hamilton County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hamilton County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Hamilton County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hamilton County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 55.47% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hamilton County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hamilton County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hamilton County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hamilton County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon |  (1) |  (4) |  (723) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Platinum Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 49 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Hamilton County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MetroNet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 8.0% coverage in Hamilton County.
At a national level, based on 2392 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hamilton County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hamilton County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hamilton County, the fastest internet in the county comes from MetroNet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hamilton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Platinum Connect | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| WMTel | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | 800 Mbps | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hamilton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hamilton County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Platinum Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hamilton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Hamilton County. 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.
However, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hamilton County?
Iowa customers rate MetroNet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
MetroNet received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hamilton County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hamilton County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hamilton County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hamilton County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cooperative Telephone Exchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Stratford Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Platinum Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hamilton County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Hamilton County below, including the metrics used and how Hamilton County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Hamilton County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hamilton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 96.44% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,303 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Hamilton County. | 7.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 7% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 88% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 60% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 60% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hamilton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hamilton County is B+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hamilton County is high with a score of 34 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hamilton County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hamilton County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of Hamilton County households have an internet connection despite having 99.87% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Hamilton County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Hamilton County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hamilton County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hamilton County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hamilton County's average household income is $72,580 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Hamilton County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hamilton County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hamilton County households are much more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hamilton County?
Platinum Connect Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Platinum Connect offers Fiber service to 59.2% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Platinum Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cooperative Telephone Exchange Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
800 Mbps
Cooperative Telephone Exchange offers Fiber service to 8.2% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Cooperative Telephone Exchange Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 800 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 7.1% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
WMTel Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WMTel offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, WMTel Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hamilton County?
Mediacom Cable in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
53.4%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 53.4% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hamilton County?
Centurylink DSL in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 69.4% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.6% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 52, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hamilton County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
918 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 918 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 795 Mbps throughout the county.
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.3% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, WMTel Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.5% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Hamilton County, IA
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Hamilton County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 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 117 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hamilton County?
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 Hamilton County is Verizon.
- 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 Hamilton County is MetroNet.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hamilton County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Hamilton County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hamilton County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Hamilton County's B+ ISP Report Card and 34 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100