Best Internet Providers in Holy Cross, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Holy Cross, IA
Holy Cross has 7 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 Holy Cross.
Ranks compare Holy Cross with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Holy Cross, IA at a Glance
Holy Cross Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Holy Cross ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Holy Cross, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Holy Cross based on 19 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Holy Cross?
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 Holy Cross
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Alpine Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Holy Cross Compares to Places Its Size
Holy Cross's report card score is in the top 20% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Holy Cross | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Dubuque County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.3% | top 35% | 90.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,490 Mbps | top 28% | 1,055 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,976 | top 24% | $84,809 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 95.3% of homes in Holy Cross, against 90.4% across Dubuque County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Holy Cross are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,976 (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 Holy Cross
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Holy Cross?
Windstream Fiber in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
49.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 49.8% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Alpine Communications Fiber in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Alpine Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Holy Cross?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
806 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 806 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 789 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
110 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 110 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 280 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 50, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.4% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Holy Cross?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Holy Cross, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Holy Cross?
Windstream DSL in Holy Cross, IA
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 58.5% of Holy Cross homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 95 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Holy Cross from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Holy Cross by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Holy Cross has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Holy Cross
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Holy Cross
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52053 | 1,075 | 96.9% | 1,338 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 50/100 |
How Holy Cross Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Holy Cross that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Epworth has the most homes with fiber (94.4%) and Sherrill the fewest (87.6%); Holy Cross has 95.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross (this page) | 639 | 95.3% | 1,490 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 51/100 |
| Epworth | 2,989 | 94.4% | 1,433 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 64/100 |
| Sherrill | 1,428 | 87.6% | 913 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Luxemburg | 634 | 57.9% | 1,071 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 35/100 |
| New Vienna | 630 | 94.0% | 1,505 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Durango | 619 | 68.8% | 944 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 57/100 |
| Rickardsville | 458 | 73.1% | 806 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 47/100 |
| North Buena Vista | 346 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 49/100 |
| Graf | 273 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Turkey River | 137 | 78.8% | 606 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 37/100 |
| Balltown | 104 | 56.7% | 611 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Holy Cross?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Holy Cross
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Alpine Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 280 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Holy Cross Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Holy Cross 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 94.5% coverage in Holy Cross.
At a national level, based on 1283 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 Holy Cross Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Holy Cross, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Holy Cross Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) |  (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Holy Cross
Based on data reported by Holy Cross ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Holy Cross. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,511 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Holy Cross Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Holy Cross?
Of the providers in Holy Cross, customers rate Comelec Internet Services the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Holy Cross 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.
Comelec Internet Services is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Holy Cross, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Holy Cross
| ISP / Tech Type | Holy Cross Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Alpine 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 Holy Cross?
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 Holy Cross is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Holy Cross is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Holy Cross, available to 96.1% 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.