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5 Best Internet Providers in Highlandville, IA

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Highlandville ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Highlandville ISP Report Card D+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 544 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 5
Customer review count Real Highlandville Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Highlandville has 5 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 Highlandville.

Highlandville overview

Highlandville has 5 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 Highlandville.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Spring Grove Communications

Spring Grove Communications logo

Availability:

47.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Highlandville.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Highlandville residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

47.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company

Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company logo

Availability:

40.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Highlandville.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Highlandville residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

40.5%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AcenTek

AcenTek logo

Availability:

37.4%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $29.95 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Highlandville.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Highlandville residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

37.4%

30 Mbps

30 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Harmony Telephone Co

Harmony Telephone Co logo

Availability:

30.8%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $60.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Highlandville.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Highlandville residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

30.8%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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


T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

12.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Highlandville.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Highlandville residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

12.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Highlandville residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Highlandville ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Highlandville, IA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Highlandville 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 Highlandville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 12.31% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Highlandville


T-Mobile Home Internet4.254.04
HughesNet2.002.29
AcenTekN/A4.00
ViasatN/A1.77
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Highlandville Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeHighlandville OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
AcenTek (0) (0) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Harmony Telephone Co (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Spring Grove Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 5 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Highlandville residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 47.7% coverage in Highlandville.

At a national level, based on 314 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Highlandville?

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Highlandville, IA map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Highlandville?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Spring Grove Communications 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 Highlandville

Max Advertised Speed in Highlandville, IA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Spring Grove Communications1,000 Mbps
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company200 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co50 Mbps
AcenTek30 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Highlandville


T-Mobile Home Internet4.253.96
HughesNet2.002.25
AcenTekN/A4.00
ViasatN/A1.38
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeHighlandville SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
AcenTek (0) (0) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Harmony Telephone Co (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Spring Grove Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Highlandville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spring Grove Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Highlandville. 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 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Highlandville?

Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Highlandville customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Highlandville


T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.11
HughesNet2.002.56
AcenTekN/A4.00
ViasatN/A1.46
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeHighlandville AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
AcenTek (0) (0) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Harmony Telephone Co (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Spring Grove Communications (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Highlandville 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 Highlandville below, including the metrics used and how Highlandville compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Highlandville ISP Report Card: D+
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Highlandville Iowa USA
76.41% 78.64% 67.25%
544 Mbps 2,759 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.7 7.3 6.8

 

Highlandville Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
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Highlandville Iowa USA
2.0 2.4 2.7
7% 11% 14%
99% 94% 95%
95% 88% 90%
53% 71% 75%
53% 71% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Highlandville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Highlandville is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Highlandville is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Highlandville have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Highlandville 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.

95% of Highlandville households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 53% subscribe to it. A low number of Highlandville 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 Highlandville?

Newhouse, MN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Sattre, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Burr Oak, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
Locust, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
Spring Grove, MN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Mabel, MN

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
Hesper, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Dorchester, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Wilmington, MN

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

How Much Speed does a Highlandville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Highlandville is 2.0, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Highlandville's average household income is $62,361 which is lower than the Iowa average of $80,609 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Highlandville also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Highlandville has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Highlandville households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Highlandville?

Spring Grove Communications Fiber in Highlandville, IA

Spring Grove Communications logo

Availability:

47.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spring Grove Communications offers Fiber service to 47.7% of Highlandville homes. Across the city, Spring Grove Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Spring Grove Communications Fiber. Spring Grove Communications Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Highlandville from Spring Grove Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Highlandville, IA

Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company logo

Availability:

40.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 40.5% of Highlandville homes. Across the city, Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 40 and as high as 40, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the city. Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Highlandville from Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Highlandville?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Highlandville, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Highlandville?

AcenTek DSL in Highlandville, IA

AcenTek logo

Availability:

37.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

AcenTek offers DSL service to 37.4% of Highlandville homes. Across the city, AcenTek DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. AcenTek DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Highlandville from AcenTek in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Highlandville?

Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Highlandville, IA

Harmony Telephone Co logo

Availability:

30.8%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of Highlandville homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Highlandville from Harmony Telephone Co in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highlandville, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

12.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.3% of Highlandville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Highlandville from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Highlandville?

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 Highlandville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Spring Grove Communications. 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 Highlandville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Spring Grove Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Highlandville, 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 Highlandville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Highlandville 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 Highlandville's D+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Mapleville, NC

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
Wicomico, MD

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
Wichita, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
Madden, MS

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100
Why, AZ

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Makena, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
Malcolm, MD

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Manchester, TX

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Mangas Springs, NM

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

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