Best Internet Providers in Independence, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Independence, IA
Independence has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Independence.
Ranks compare Independence with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Independence, IA at a Glance
Independence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Independence Telecommunications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
GigFire
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 Independence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independence, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Independence 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 Independence, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.68% of the city.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence?
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 Independence
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Independence Telecommunications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Independence Telecommunications - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Heartland Technology - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Independence Compares to Places Its Size
Independence's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.
| Measure | Independence | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Buchanan County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.4% | top 48% | 76.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 968 Mbps | bottom 21% | 924 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 5.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 69% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 48% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,062 | top 44% | $78,965 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 78.4% of homes in Independence, against 76.2% across Buchanan County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Independence 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 $78,062 (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 Independence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Independence Telecommunications Fiber in Independence, IA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Fiber service to 71.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, Independence Telecommunications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Independence, IA
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Independence homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Independence, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Independence homes. Across the city, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology Fiber in Independence, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heartland Technology offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Independence homes. Across the city, Heartland Technology 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 Independence?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Independence homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Independence homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Independence homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Independence homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Independence homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Independence, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Independence homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Mediacom Cable in Independence, IA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 80.8% of Independence homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Independence Telecommunications Cable in Independence, IA
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Independence Light & Power Telecommunications offers Cable service to 33.0% of Independence homes. Across the city, Independence Telecommunications Cable has speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
CenturyLink DSL in Independence, IA
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 90.4% of Independence homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 10, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Independence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Independence has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Independence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Independence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50644 | 8,644 | 77.8% | 946 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 44/100 |
How Independence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Independence that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Jesup has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Hazleton the fewest (55.2%); Independence has 78.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence (this page) | 7,532 | 78.4% | 968 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Jesup | 3,312 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 61/100 |
| Hazleton | 1,711 | 55.2% | 762 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Winthrop | 1,268 | 99.7% | 998 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Quasqueton | 971 | 97.4% | 979 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Rowley | 894 | 79.2% | 843 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Brandon | 860 | 6.0% | 308 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Otterville | 706 | 80.2% | 842 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Aurora | 374 | 94.7% | 965 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 52/100 |
| Littleton | 351 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 84/100 |
| Shady Grove | 339 | 97.0% | 890 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence?
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, Mediacom 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 Independence
| Independence Light & Power Telecommunications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Heartland Technology | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Independence Internet Providers
Based on 45 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Independence 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 96.5% coverage in Independence.
At a national level, based on 2540 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 Independence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Independence, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence
Based on data reported by Independence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Independence. 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 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 | Independence Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence?
Of the providers in Independence, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independence 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 Independence, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independence
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Independence Telecommunications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Heartland Technology | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (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 Independence?
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 Independence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Independence is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Independence, available to 98.4% 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.