Best Internet Providers in Hillsboro, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hillsboro, IA
Hillsboro has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Hillsboro.
Ranks compare Hillsboro with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hillsboro, IA at a Glance
Hillsboro Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Van Buren
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Liberty Communications
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 Hillsboro ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillsboro, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.96% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro
- KCTC - fiber coverage map
- Van Buren - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hillsboro Compares to Places Its Size
Hillsboro's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Hillsboro | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Henry County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.2% | top 36% | 76.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,035 Mbps | top 37% | 1,175 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 81% | bottom 8% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 14% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 19% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,828 | bottom 27% | $69,848 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.2% of homes in Hillsboro, against 76.6% across Henry County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Hillsboro are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,828 (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 Hillsboro
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillsboro?
KCTC Fiber in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
68.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 68.8% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Van Buren Fiber in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Van Buren Telephone Co. offers Fiber service to 29.2% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Van Buren Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillsboro?
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.0% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
322 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 322 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 261 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 43 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hillsboro?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hillsboro, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hillsboro?
Windstream DSL in Hillsboro, IA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
105 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 63.1% of Hillsboro homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 105 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Hillsboro from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Hillsboro by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hillsboro has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hillsboro
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hillsboro
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52630 | 374 | 77.8% | 847 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 19/100 |
How Hillsboro Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hillsboro that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Westwood has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Houghton the fewest (8.9%); Hillsboro has 94.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro (this page) | 480 | 94.2% | 1,035 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Salem | 910 | 86.0% | 1,250 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Bonaparte | 772 | 97.3% | 980 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 25/100 |
| Stockport | 595 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Oakland Mills | 431 | 89.6% | 1,420 Mbps | 7 | B | 35/100 |
| St. Paul | 359 | 50.1% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Houghton | 336 | 8.9% | 781 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Rome | 295 | 26.8% | 508 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 18/100 |
| Westwood | 247 | 100.0% | 1,927 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 43/100 |
| Glasgow | 231 | 87.5% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Mount Hamill | 88 | 11.4% | 209 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillsboro?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Van Buren Telephone Co. 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 Hillsboro
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Van Buren Telephone Co. | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hillsboro Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hillsboro residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 72.9% coverage in Hillsboro.
At a national level, based on 461 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 Hillsboro Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hillsboro, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsboro Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Van Buren | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hillsboro
Based on data reported by Hillsboro ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Van Buren Telephone Co.. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hillsboro. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsboro Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Van Buren | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillsboro?
Of the providers in Hillsboro, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hillsboro 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Hillsboro, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hillsboro
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsboro Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Van Buren | (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 Hillsboro?
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 Hillsboro is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Van Buren Telephone Co.. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hillsboro is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Liberty Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hillsboro, available to 87.5% 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.