Best Internet Providers in Hardy, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hardy, IA
Hardy has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Hardy.
Ranks compare Hardy with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hardy, IA at a Glance
Hardy Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Hardy ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hardy, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hardy 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 Hardy, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.80% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hardy?
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 Hardy
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Goldfield Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- WMTel - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Hardy Compares to Places Its Size
Hardy's report card score is in the bottom 27% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Hardy | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Humboldt County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 22.1% | bottom 31% | 71.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 942 Mbps | bottom 37% | 967 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 67% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,151 | bottom 41% | $72,948 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 22.1% of homes in Hardy, against 71.6% across Humboldt County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Hardy are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,151 (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 Hardy
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hardy, IA
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 16.0% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Goldfield Telecom Fiber in Hardy, IA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Goldfield Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Goldfield Telecom 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 Hardy?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 50, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
902 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 902 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 823 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Hardy homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.2% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Hardy homes. Across the city, WMTel Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.6% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 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.
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Hardy, IA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Hardy homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hardy, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hardy?
CenturyLink DSL in Hardy, IA
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 12.3% of Hardy homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hardy by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hardy has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hardy
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hardy
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50545 | 220 | 16.4% | 936 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 44/100 |
How Hardy Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hardy that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Humboldt has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Dakota City the fewest (81.3%); Hardy has 22.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy (this page) | 244 | 22.1% | 942 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Humboldt | 5,353 | 96.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 48/100 |
| Dakota City | 1,065 | 81.3% | 1,005 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Goldfield | 824 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Livermore | 595 | 0.0% | 817 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 25/100 |
| Bode | 530 | 1.5% | 951 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 37/100 |
| Lu Verne | 436 | 0.5% | 534 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 39/100 |
| Renwick | 417 | 66.4% | 780 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 42/100 |
| Thor | 412 | 96.4% | 998 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Rutland | 213 | 60.1% | 1,519 Mbps | 2.9 | C- | 23/100 |
| Hanna | 123 | 40.6% | 682 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hardy?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Hardy
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Goldfield Telephone Co | 1,000 |
| Northwest Communications | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| WMTel | 100 |
| Router 12 Networks | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Hardy Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hardy residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Northwest Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Hardy.
At a national level, based on 1380 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 Hardy Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hardy, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Goldfield Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hardy
Based on data reported by Hardy ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hardy. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 902 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Goldfield Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hardy?
Of the providers in Hardy, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hardy 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. Northwest Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hardy, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hardy
| ISP / Tech Type | Hardy Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Goldfield Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (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 Hardy?
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 Hardy is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hardy is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hardy, 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.