Best Internet Providers in Hawarden, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hawarden, IA
Hawarden has 8 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 Hawarden.
Ranks compare Hawarden with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hawarden, IA at a Glance
Hawarden Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
City of Hawarden
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Premier Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Verizon
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 Hawarden ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hawarden, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Hawarden 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 Hawarden, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 81.81% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hawarden?
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 Hawarden
- City of Hawarden - cable coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- City of Hawarden - fiber coverage map
- Premier Communications - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Internet Providers - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hawarden Compares to Places Its Size
Hawarden's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the top 24%.
| Measure | Hawarden | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sioux County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 59.0% | bottom 39% | 88.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,079 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 14% | 5.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 14% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 78% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 81% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,898 | top 37% | $89,326 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 21% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 59.0% of homes in Hawarden, against 88.3% across Sioux County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Hawarden are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,898 (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 Hawarden
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hawarden?
Premier Communications Fiber in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 58.5% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, Premier Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
City of Hawarden Fiber in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
City of Hawarden offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, City of Hawarden Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hawarden?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.8% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.7% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps
Community Internet Providers Fixed Wireless in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Community Internet Providers offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, Community Internet Providers 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 Hawarden?
City of Hawarden Cable in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
City of Hawarden offers Cable service to 92.0% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, City of Hawarden Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hawarden?
Premier Communications DSL in Hawarden, IA
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Premier Communications offers DSL service to 85.5% of Hawarden homes. Across the city, Premier Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hawarden by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hawarden has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hawarden
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hawarden
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51023 | 3,295 | 63.2% | 997 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 66/100 |
How Hawarden Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hawarden that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 6 of them in South Dakota. Among them, Ireton has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Alcester, SD the fewest (99.2%); Hawarden has 59.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden (this page) | 2,957 | 59.0% | 997 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 65/100 |
| Alcester, SD | 1,219 | 99.2% | 1,527 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 46/100 |
| Ireton | 1,008 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 83/100 |
| Craig | 463 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 71/100 |
| Hudson, SD | 445 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 54/100 |
| Norway Center, SD | 363 | 100.0% | 1,110 Mbps | 4 | B- | 54/100 |
| Big Springs, SD | 238 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Emmet, SD | 233 | 100.0% | 1,258 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 38/100 |
| McNally | 185 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Chatsworth | 169 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Akron, SD | 51 | 86.3% | 925 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hawarden?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, City of Hawarden 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 Hawarden
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| City of Hawarden | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Evertek | 35 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Community Internet Providers | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hawarden Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Hawarden residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Premier Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.67 out of 5 stars and 99.7% coverage in Hawarden.
At a national level, based on 2227 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hawarden Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hawarden, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawarden Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Internet Providers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Hawarden | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hawarden
Based on data reported by Hawarden ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through City of Hawarden. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hawarden. 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawarden Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Internet Providers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Hawarden | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hawarden?
Of the providers in Hawarden, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hawarden 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Premier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hawarden, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hawarden
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawarden Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Internet Providers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| City of Hawarden | (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 Hawarden?
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 Hawarden is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be City of Hawarden. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hawarden is Verizon.
- Viasat, Premier Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hawarden, available to 99.7% 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.