12 Best Internet Providers in Highland Center, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Highland Center, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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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.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highland Center, IA?

MCG is the best internet provider in Highland Center based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MCG had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Highland Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MCG is an option for 80.75% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Highland Center, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Highland Center

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highland Center Internet Providers

Based on 21 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. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 41.2% coverage in Highland Center.

At a national level, based on 2098 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highland Center?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Windstream	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	KCTC	50 Mbps
	MCG	40 Mbps
	BST Wifi	25 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	Liberty Communications	10 Mbps

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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highland Center?

Iowa customers rate MCG as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

MCG received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Highland Center customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Highland Center, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Highland Center

Highland Center Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Highland Center below, including the metrics used and how Highland Center compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Highland Center ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Center	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Highland Center that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	79.68%	78.64%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	858 Mbps	2,759 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Highland Center.	7.3	7.3	6.8

 

Highland Center Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Highland Center	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	10%	11%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	88%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	35%	71%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	35%	71%	76%

Highland Center ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Highland Center is B-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Highland Center is high with a score of 24 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Highland Center have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Highland Center ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

81% of Highland Center households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 35% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 36% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 35% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 35% subscribe to it. A very low number of Highland Center residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Highland Center?

How Much Speed does a Highland Center Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Highland Center is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Highland Center's average household income is $73,840 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Highland Center also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Highland Center has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Highland Center households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highland Center?

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?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highland Center?

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, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highland Center, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Highland Center compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Highland Center stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Highland Center's B- ISP Report Card and 24 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.