Best Internet Providers in Hardin County, IA
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hardin County, IA
Hardin County has 15 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 Hardin County.
Ranks compare Hardin County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Hardin County, IA at a Glance
Hardin County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Hardin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardin County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Hardin County based on 52 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 Hardin County?
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 Hardin County
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- LightNet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Radcliffe Telephone - fiber coverage map
- CNS - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dumont Telephone - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- CNS - fiber coverage map
How Hardin County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Hardin County's report card score is tied 36th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 69th of 99.
| Measure | Hardin County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 79.9% | 54th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,168 Mbps | 25th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | Tied 47th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 62nd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 47th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 72nd of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 52nd of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | Tied 74th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 51st of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,477 | 76th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 79.9% of homes in Hardin County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Hardin County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,477 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Hardin County Compares to Its Neighbors
Hardin County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Hamilton County has the most homes with fiber (96.4%) and Grundy County the fewest (74.2%); Hardin County has 79.9%.
Map of Hardin County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Hardin County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin County (this page) | 16,878 | 79.9% | 2,168 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 37/100 |
| Story County | 98,537 | 84.8% | 3,651 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 51/100 |
| Marshall County | 40,105 | 94.5% | 3,803 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Hamilton County | 15,039 | 96.4% | 1,362 Mbps | 7 | B | 34/100 |
| Butler County | 14,334 | 93.9% | 2,185 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 38/100 |
| Wright County | 12,943 | 79.5% | 926 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Grundy County | 12,329 | 74.2% | 1,543 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 44/100 |
| Franklin County | 10,019 | 76.1% | 3,184 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 25/100 |
Internet in Hardin County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 5.7% of homes in Alden to 100.0% in Eldora; by ZIP code, from 12.0% in 50006 (Alden) to 99.8% in 50627 (Eldora). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Hardin County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | 5,658 | 84.4% | 4,596 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Eldora | 3,011 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Ackley | 1,872 | 45.7% | 988 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Hubbard | 1,241 | 99.7% | 992 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Alden | 1,146 | 5.7% | 745 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Radcliffe | 805 | 100.0% | 519 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Union | 720 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| New Providence | 542 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Steamboat Rock | 524 | 99.4% | 999 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Burdette | 417 | 49.2% | 2,794 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 30/100 |
| Garden City | 358 | 94.4% | 839 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 44/100 |
| Robertson | 336 | 27.4% | 716 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 26/100 |
| Whitten | 284 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Gifford | 209 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Buckeye | 195 | 95.4% | 635 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Cleves | 177 | 72.9% | 875 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 23/100 |
| Owasa | 162 | 61.7% | 919 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Hardin County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50126 (Iowa Falls) | 6,536 | 79.4% | 4,204 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 41/100 |
| 50627 (Eldora) | 3,368 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 48/100 |
| 50601 (Ackley) | 2,459 | 53.0% | 959 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 21/100 |
| 50006 (Alden) | 1,540 | 12.0% | 689 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 30/100 |
| 50122 (Hubbard) | 1,423 | 99.2% | 977 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 22/100 |
| 50230 (Radcliffe) | 1,095 | 99.4% | 585 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 50258 (Union) | 783 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| 50672 (Steamboat Rock) | 542 | 97.4% | 992 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 39/100 |
| 50206 (New Providence) | 502 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 50269 (Whitten) | 100 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 43/100 |
| 50102 (Garden City) | 89 | 100.0% | 993 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardin County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hardin County
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| CNS | 1,000 |
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Dumont Telephone | 1,000 |
| Radcliffe Telephone | 500 |
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hardin County Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hardin County 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 62.1% coverage in Hardin County.
At a national level, based on 1649 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 Hardin County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hardin County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardin County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Radcliffe Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardin County
Based on data reported by Hardin 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 Hardin 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.
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 | Hardin County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Radcliffe Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardin County?
Of the providers in Hardin County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hardin County 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hardin County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardin County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| CNS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Radcliffe Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Hardin County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
LightNet Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 30.6% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, LightNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Metronet offers Fiber service to 29.5% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Radcliffe Telephone Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Radcliffe Telephone offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Radcliffe Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
CNS Fiber in Hardin County, IA
CNS offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, CNS Fiber has speeds up to 174 Mbps, with speeds from 45 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 148 Mbps throughout the county.
Dumont Telephone Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Dumont Telephone offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Dumont Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Hardin 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
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.2% of Hardin 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 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 715 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 594 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 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 75 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.1% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
CNS Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
CNS offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.2% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, CNS Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hardin County, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Hardin 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
Mediacom Cable in Hardin County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 56.8% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,080 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 126 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hardin County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardin County?
CenturyLink DSL in Hardin County, IA
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 45.4% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Hardin County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 6.4% of Hardin County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Hardin 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 Hardin County 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 Hardin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hardin County, available to 80.2% 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.
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