Best Internet Providers in Ida County, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ida County, IA
Ida County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ida County.
Ranks compare Ida County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Ida County, IA at a Glance
Ida County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Long Lines
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Fiber
Cable
Evertek
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Ida County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ida County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ida County 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 Ida County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.15% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ida County?
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 Ida County
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fiber coverage map
- Long Lines - fiber coverage map
- Sac County Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Schaller Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- WesTel Systems - fiber coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ida County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Ida County's report card score is tied 70th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 90th of 99.
| Measure | Ida County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.0% | 73rd of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,103 Mbps | 61st of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | Tied 65th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 83rd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 47th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 61st of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 70th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | Tied 91st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 85th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,091 | 79th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 70.0% of homes in Ida County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ida County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,091 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Ida County Compares to Its Neighbors
Ida County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Sac County has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Monona County the fewest (14.6%); Ida County has 70.0%.
Map of Ida County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Ida County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida County (this page) | 7,005 | 70.0% | 1,103 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 31/100 |
| Woodbury County | 105,941 | 91.0% | 4,140 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Buena Vista County | 20,823 | 23.2% | 1,146 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Crawford County | 16,525 | 67.1% | 1,402 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Cherokee County | 11,658 | 69.5% | 976 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Sac County | 9,814 | 97.9% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 30/100 |
| Monona County | 8,751 | 14.6% | 1,272 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 28/100 |
Internet in Ida County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 22.4% of homes in Ida Grove to 97.3% in Holstein; by ZIP code, from 24.3% in 51445 (Ida Grove) to 99.7% in 51025 (Holstein). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Ida County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Grove | 2,480 | 22.4% | 1,326 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 35/100 |
| Holstein | 1,904 | 97.3% | 1,371 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 33/100 |
| Battle Creek | 1,045 | 96.2% | 883 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 34/100 |
| Galva | 761 | 98.8% | 575 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 33/100 |
| Cushing | 512 | 98.6% | 1,372 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 42/100 |
| Arthur | 509 | 93.9% | 323 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 25/100 |
ZIP codes in Ida County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51445 (Ida Grove) | 2,729 | 24.3% | 1,257 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 33/100 |
| 51025 (Holstein) | 2,008 | 99.7% | 1,371 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 33/100 |
| 51006 (Battle Creek) | 1,052 | 97.7% | 884 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 34/100 |
| 51020 (Galva) | 629 | 99.5% | 516 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 33/100 |
| 51431 (Arthur) | 409 | 98.3% | 323 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ida County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, Long Lines 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 Ida County
| Long Lines | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Evertek | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 |
| Schaller Telephone Company | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Sac County Mutual Telephone Company | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ida County Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ida County 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 27.1% coverage in Ida County.
At a national level, based on 2421 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 Ida County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ida County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ida County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sac County Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ida County
Based on data reported by Ida County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Ida County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ida County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sac County Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ida County?
Of the providers in Ida County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ida County 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ida County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ida County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ida County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sac County Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Schaller Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Ida County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?
Evertek Fiber in Ida County, IA
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Evertek offers Fiber service to 29.0% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Evertek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sac County Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Ida County, IA
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Sac County Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Sac County Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Schaller Telephone Company Fiber in Ida County, IA
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Schaller Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 12.1% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Schaller Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Long Lines Fiber in Ida County, IA
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Long Lines Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in Ida County, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Ida County homes. Across the county, WesTel Systems 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 Ida County?
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Evertek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 35 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
63.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
562 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.2% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 562 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 305 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.1% of Ida County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Ida County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Ida County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
271 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 271 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ida County, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?
Long Lines Cable in Ida County, IA
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 51.2% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?
Frontier DSL in Ida County, IA
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 72.3% of Ida County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Ida County?
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 Ida County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. 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 Ida County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Evertek has the broadest coverage in Ida County, available to 94.8% 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.