Best Internet Providers in Iola, TX
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Iola, TX
Iola has 10 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 Iola.
Ranks compare Iola with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Iola, TX at a Glance
Iola Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MidSouth Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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 Iola ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iola, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Iola based on 265 Texas 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 Iola?
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 Iola
- MidSouth Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Arrive Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brazos WiFi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Iola Compares to Places Its Size
Iola's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Iola | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Grimes County | Texas | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.6% | top 25% | 94.6% | 82.8% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,286 Mbps | top 10% | 4,309 Mbps | 4,265 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 6.7 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 9% | 15% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 82% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 27% | 56% | 74% | 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% | 70% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,745 | bottom 48% | $75,771 | $92,311 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 14% | 17% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 96.6% of homes in Iola, against 94.6% across Grimes County and 82.8% across Texas. Households in Iola are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,745 (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 Iola
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Iola?
MidSouth Fiber in Iola, TX
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,411 Mbps
MidSouth Fiber offers Fiber service to 96.6% of Iola homes. Across the city, MidSouth Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,411 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 4,980 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fiber in Iola, TX
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Iola homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Iola?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Iola homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Iola homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
78.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.1% of Iola homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
71.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.8% of Iola homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Arrive Internet Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Arrive Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Iola homes. Across the city, Arrive Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Brazos WiFi Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Brazos WiFi offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% of Iola homes. Across the city, Brazos WiFi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
310 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Iola homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 310 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 124 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Iola, TX
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Iola homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Iola?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Iola, TX.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Iola?
Windstream DSL in Iola, TX
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
116 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 82.2% of Iola homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 116 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Iola from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Iola by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Iola has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Iola
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Iola
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77861 | 3,068 | 99.6% | 5,564 Mbps | 6.6 | A- | 37/100 |
How Iola Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Iola that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Wixon Valley has the most homes with fiber (94.9%) and College Station the fewest (45.0%); Iola has 96.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola (this page) | 2,553 | 96.6% | 5,286 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 37/100 |
| College Station | 133,837 | 45.0% | 2,631 Mbps | 7 | B- | 50/100 |
| Wixon Valley | 3,430 | 94.9% | 4,640 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 57/100 |
| North Zulch | 2,536 | 83.6% | 4,980 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 40/100 |
| Bedias | 2,438 | 90.2% | 4,447 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Keith | 1,130 | 86.5% | 3,481 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Singleton | 446 | 96.0% | 3,105 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 41/100 |
| Kurten | 395 | 87.3% | 6,205 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Piedmont | 374 | 49.2% | 1,155 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Carlos | 249 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Roans Prairie | 188 | 33.5% | 730 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Iola?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from MidSouth Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Iola
| MidSouth Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Arrive Internet | 30 |
| Brazos WiFi | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Iola Internet Providers
Based on 265 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Iola residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MidSouth Fiber wins for second-place in Texas, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 96.6% coverage in Iola.
At a national level, based on 2364 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 Iola Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Iola, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Iola Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iola
Based on data reported by Iola ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MidSouth Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Iola. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,411 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 MidSouth Fiber. This indicates MidSouth Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Iola Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iola?
Of the providers in Iola, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Iola where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas 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 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Iola, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iola
| ISP / Tech Type | Iola Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (4) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| MidSouth Fiber | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (11) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (16) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brazos WiFi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Arrive Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Iola?
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 Iola is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be MidSouth Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MidSouth Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Iola is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, MidSouth Fiber, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iola, available to 96.6% 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.