12 Best Internet Providers in Ida County, IA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ida County, IA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Ida County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon 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. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 24.11% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ida County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ida County Internet Providers

Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Ida County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 76.3% coverage in Ida County.

At a national level, based on 2145 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Long Lines is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ida County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by US Cellular. 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Long Lines	1,500 Mbps
	WesTel Systems	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Evertek	1,000 Mbps
	Schaller Telephone Company	500 Mbps
	Sac County Mutual Telephone Company	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 1,499 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with US Cellular. This indicates US Cellular reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ida County?

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. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ida County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ida County

Ida County 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 county 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 Ida County below, including the metrics used and how Ida County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Ida County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Ida County	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ida County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	63.63%	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.	1,103 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 Ida County.	5.4	7.3	6.8

 

Ida County Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ida County	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	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.	9%	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.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	52%	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.	52%	71%	76%

Ida County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ida County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ida County is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ida County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ida County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

86% of Ida County households have an internet connection despite having 99.70% availability. 52% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 52% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 52% subscribe to it. A low number of Ida County 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 Counties Compare to Ida County?

How Much Speed does a Ida County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ida County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ida County's average household income is $66,383 which is about average for 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 lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Ida County 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, 9% 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 Ida County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ida County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ida County?

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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 Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, US Cellular 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.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Evertek has the broadest coverage in Ida County, 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 Ida County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ida County 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 Ida County's C+ ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.