Best Internet Providers in Iowa City, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Iowa City, IA
Iowa City has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, DSL, and Cable 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 Iowa City.
Ranks compare Iowa City with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Iowa City, IA at a Glance
Iowa City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Mediacom
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ImOn Communications
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EarthLink
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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 Iowa City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iowa City, IA?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Iowa City based on 64 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 Iowa City?
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 Iowa City
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
How Iowa City Compares to Places Its Size
Iowa City's report card score is tied 397th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 584th of 749.
| Measure | Iowa City | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Johnson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.5% | Tied 308th of 749 | 92.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,039 Mbps | 644th of 749 | 4,002 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 450th of 749 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 446th of 749 | 14% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 674th of 749 | 90% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 495th of 749 | 79% | 72% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 228th of 749 | 89% | 78% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $69,744 | 598th of 749 | $87,057 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 37% | Tied 16th of 749 | 27% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 86.5% of homes in Iowa City, against 92.2% across Johnson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Iowa City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,744 (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 Iowa City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Iowa City?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 81.2% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 22.5% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 22.3% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
905 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 905 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 767 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iowa City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,644 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,644 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 980 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
540 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 540 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber.
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Iowa City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
88.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.0% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.8% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Iowa City?
Mediacom Cable in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 89.9% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Iowa City?
CenturyLink DSL in Iowa City, IA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 90.5% of Iowa City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 9.0 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Iowa City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Iowa City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 58.0% of homes in Mann to 98.2% in Weber; by ZIP code, from 84.1% in 52245 to 93.2% in 52246. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Iowa City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow | 14,172 | 93.9% | 1,200 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Mann | 10,612 | 58.0% | 1,902 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 53/100 |
| Twain | 8,440 | 97.3% | 1,181 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Roosevelt | 7,093 | 67.5% | 4,748 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Weber | 6,580 | 98.2% | 4,659 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 73/100 |
| Lucas | 4,745 | 80.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 54/100 |
ZIP codes in Iowa City
How Iowa City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Iowa City that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, West Branch has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Coralville the fewest (99.0%); Iowa City has 86.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City (this page) | 81,661 | 86.5% | 2,039 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 59/100 |
| North Liberty | 22,493 | 99.6% | 9,969 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Coralville | 22,432 | 99.0% | 5,696 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 64/100 |
| Solon | 5,942 | 100.0% | 1,705 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 79/100 |
| Tiffin | 4,812 | 100.0% | 1,776 Mbps | 5 | B | 78/100 |
| West Branch | 3,354 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 69/100 |
| University Heights | 1,392 | 100.0% | 4,436 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 80/100 |
| Hills | 1,272 | 99.1% | 993 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Morse | 695 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 61/100 |
| Downey | 335 | 98.5% | 990 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Oasis | 246 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Iowa City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, ImOn Communications and 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 Iowa City
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Sharon Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Iowa City Internet Providers
Based on 64 reviews from Iowa internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Iowa City residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CenturyLink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.60 out of 5 stars and 90.8% coverage in Iowa City.
At a national level, based on 2644 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Iowa City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Iowa City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImOn Communications | (4) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iowa City
Based on data reported by Iowa City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ImOn Communications and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Iowa City. 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ImOn Communications | (4) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iowa City?
Of the providers in Iowa City, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Iowa City 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.
AT&T is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Iowa City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iowa City
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (4) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
An Iowa Customer
ImOn Communications Fiber
April 06, 2026 ImOn's actual performance in terms of upload/download speed has been great, there have only been a couple of instances where our internet was down or slow over the course of several years that we've used their service. I work from home and have found their internet service reliable and capable of meeting my needs to conduct virtual meetings and complete my tasks throughout the day. The downsides are that they've become one of the only good options in my area, so they've been able to do things with pricing that don't feel great from a consumer perspective. For example, they regularly increase pricing without notifying us in any way, so we find out when reviewing our bank statements that it auto-renewed at a significantly higher rate. We then have to call and re-negotiate prices. They also were very slow to bury the cable when we initially signed up with them, but I believe that was due to a significant volume of new users signing up with them, combined with a major weather event that hit our region at that time.
An Iowa Customer
Mediacom Fiber
October 03, 2024 Dianne I
ImOn Communications Fiber
July 30, 2024 Overall, I am very satisfied with my Internet Provider. I work from home, so consistent internet service is extremely important. I also find that other than the consistency, the internet speed is really fast. We also use many devices in our home such as desktops, laptops and phones and overall I never have an issue with speed.
An Iowa Customer
ImOn Communications Fiber
December 31, 2023 ImOn is on the whole a pretty good provider when compared to their competitors. The service rarely drops and it's fast with prompt service. For example we noticed this week that our speeds were only 10% of the advertised amount and they were able to troubleshoot the issues within a day. That said they do have issues. Their pricing is continuously rising but you can only see it if you log into your account every few weeks. Billing statement emails don't include any numbers so it feels duplicitous.
An Iowa Customer
ImOn Communications Cable
May 18, 2023 I am satisfied with my internet provider, but there could be improvements. For the most part, my internet works at a functional pace, but sometimes I find it unable to join the network. When this happens, I must rely on my cellular data which is not reliable. There are other times that my internet is slow and I struggle to load websites. As I am a student, I rely on my internet to work on a daily basis in order to complete assignments.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Iowa City?
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 Iowa City is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be ImOn Communications and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Iowa City is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Iowa City, available to 90.8% 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.