11 Best Internet Providers in Iowa County, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Iowa County, WI 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 Iowa County, WI?

Comelec Internet Services is the highest-rated internet provider in Iowa County based on 122 Wisconsin customer reviews, and Comelec Internet Services 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Iowa County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Iowa County

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

Based on 122 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Iowa County residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 8.7% coverage in Iowa County.

At a national level, based on 3027 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Iowa County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comelec Internet Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	MHTC	1,000 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	1,000 Mbps
	Comelec Internet Services	960 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	LiteWire	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iowa County

Based on data reported by Iowa County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Iowa County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,482 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 Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iowa County?

Wisconsin customers rate Comelec Internet Services 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.

Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Iowa County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Iowa County

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

Iowa County ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Iowa County	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Iowa County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	56.16%	57.90%	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.	2,169 Mbps	2,751 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 Iowa County.	4.7	7.3	6.8

 

Iowa County Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Iowa County	Wisconsin	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.	2.4	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.	13%	12%	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.	88%	90%	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.	62%	73%	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.	63%	74%	76%

Iowa County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Iowa County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Iowa County is high with a score of 47 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Iowa County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Iowa 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.

88% of Iowa County households have an internet connection despite having 99.07% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Iowa 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 Iowa County?

How Much Speed does a Iowa County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Iowa County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Iowa County's average household income is $82,609 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Iowa County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Wisconsin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Iowa County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Iowa County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 Iowa County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Iowa 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 Iowa County is Comelec Internet Services.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Iowa County is Comelec Internet Services.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iowa 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 Iowa County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Iowa 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 Iowa County's C+ ISP Report Card and 47 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.