Best Internet Providers in Highland Center, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Highland Center, IA
Highland Center 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 Highland Center.
Ranks compare Highland Center with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Highland Center, IA at a Glance
Highland Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
KCTC
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 Highland Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highland Center, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Highland Center based on 18 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highland Center?
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 Highland Center
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Highland Center Compares to Places Its Size
Highland Center's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Highland Center | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wapello County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 79.7% | top 47% | 70.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 858 Mbps | bottom 32% | 1,508 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | top 8% | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 74% | bottom 13% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 32% | bottom 11% | 62% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,330 | bottom 43% | $64,597 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 79.7% of homes in Highland Center, against 70.2% across Wapello County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Highland Center are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,330 (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 Highland Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highland Center?
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 79.7% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative 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 Highland Center?
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
MCG Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.3% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.6% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
219 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.3% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 219 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Highland Center 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 Highland Center, IA
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.5% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Highland Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Highland Center, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highland Center?
Windstream DSL in Highland Center, IA
Availability:
26.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 26.2% of Highland Center homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Highland Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Highland Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Highland Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Highland Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Highland Center that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Ottumwa has the most homes with fiber (61.9%) and Hedrick the fewest (46.4%); Highland Center has 79.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Center (this page) | 187 | 79.7% | 858 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Ottumwa | 27,682 | 61.9% | 1,538 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Hedrick | 1,145 | 46.4% | 620 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 49/100 |
| Fremont | 896 | 92.3% | 1,873 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 47/100 |
| Kirkville | 344 | 77.0% | 790 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Rutledge | 331 | 100.0% | 1,734 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 24/100 |
| Chillicothe | 300 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 35/100 |
| Dahlonega | 270 | 100.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| Martinsburg | 229 | 13.5% | 427 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Cedar | 215 | 64.2% | 735 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 33/100 |
| Ottumwa Junction | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highland Center?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MCG. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative 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 Highland Center
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| KCTC | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| MCG | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Highland Center Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Highland Center residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 62.0% coverage in Highland Center.
At a national level, based on 2347 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 Highland Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Highland Center, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highland Center Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highland Center
Based on data reported by Highland Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Highland Center. 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 MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Highland Center Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highland Center?
Of the providers in Highland Center, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Highland Center 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Highland Center, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Highland Center
| ISP / Tech Type | Highland Center Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Highland Center?
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 Highland Center is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Highland Center is MCG.
- Viasat, KCTC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highland Center, available to 96.8% 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.