Best Internet Providers in Hiawatha, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hiawatha, IA
Hiawatha has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Hiawatha.
Ranks compare Hiawatha with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hiawatha, IA at a Glance
Hiawatha Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
ImOn Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Hiawatha ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hiawatha, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.02% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hiawatha?
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 Hiawatha
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Palo Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
How Hiawatha Compares to Places Its Size
Hiawatha's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Hiawatha | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Linn County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.9% | bottom 49% | 65.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,998 Mbps | top 33% | 2,285 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 20% | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 15% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 12% | 79% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 30% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $86,871 | top 32% | $87,856 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 73.9% of homes in Hiawatha, against 65.2% across Linn County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Hiawatha are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $86,871 (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 Hiawatha
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hiawatha?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 70.7% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 7.8% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
943 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 943 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CenturyLink Fiber. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Hiawatha from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Palo Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Hiawatha?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
287 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 287 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.1% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hiawatha?
Mediacom Cable in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 99.9% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hiawatha?
CenturyLink DSL in Hiawatha, IA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 94.7% of Hiawatha homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Hiawatha from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hiawatha by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hiawatha has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hiawatha
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hiawatha
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52233 | 7,080 | 73.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 69/100 |
How Hiawatha Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hiawatha that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Robins has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Cedar Rapids the fewest (55.9%); Hiawatha has 73.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha (this page) | 7,423 | 73.9% | 1,998 Mbps | 7 | B | 71/100 |
| Cedar Rapids | 141,102 | 55.9% | 2,283 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 64/100 |
| Marion | 42,966 | 84.7% | 1,988 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Fairfax | 4,062 | 99.9% | 8,340 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 78/100 |
| Robins | 3,834 | 100.0% | 1,221 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Atkins | 2,793 | 100.0% | 1,638 Mbps | 4 | B- | 82/100 |
| Palo | 2,248 | 88.6% | 1,169 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 86/100 |
| Toddville | 1,373 | 69.4% | 1,494 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Alburnett | 1,035 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Troy Mills | 639 | 69.5% | 1,644 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 81/100 |
| Lafayette | 320 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hiawatha?
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, 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 Hiawatha
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hiawatha Internet Providers
Based on 59 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hiawatha 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 99.0% coverage in Hiawatha.
At a national level, based on 2590 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 Hiawatha Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hiawatha, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hiawatha 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 | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hiawatha
Based on data reported by Hiawatha ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Hiawatha. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 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 | Hiawatha Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hiawatha?
Of the providers in Hiawatha, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hiawatha
| ISP / Tech Type | Hiawatha 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 | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Palo 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 Hiawatha?
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 Hiawatha is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Hiawatha is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hiawatha, available to 99.9% 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.