Best Internet Providers in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Iowa State University has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Iowa State University.
The Best Internet in Iowa State University, Ames, IA at a Glance
Iowa State University Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 State University ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iowa State University, Ames, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Iowa State University 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 Iowa State University, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 45.76% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Iowa State University?
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 State University, Ames
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Iowa State University Compares to the Rest of Ames
Fiber reaches 19.7% of homes in Iowa State University, against 81.5% across Ames and 84.8% across Story County. Households in Iowa State University are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $52,192 (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 State University
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Iowa State University?
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
821 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 17.0% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 821 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.
Metronet Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Iowa State University?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.8% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.1% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
22.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
275 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.9% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 275 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 neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Iowa State University?
Mediacom Cable in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 45.8% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Iowa State University?
CenturyLink DSL in Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 22.3% of Iowa State University homes. Across the neighborhood, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 20, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
How Iowa State University Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Iowa State University that have their own pages are all within 28 miles. Among them, Oak Park (Des Moines) has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Crawford the fewest (79.8%); Iowa State University has 19.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University (this page) | 9,859 | 19.7% | 2,019 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 46/100 |
| Merle Hay (Des Moines) | 10,768 | 100.0% | 7,792 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 61/100 |
| Highland Park (Des Moines) | 9,533 | 96.3% | 7,625 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 52/100 |
| Beaverdale (Des Moines) | 9,186 | 99.8% | 7,989 Mbps | 9.3 | A+ | 63/100 |
| Union Park (Des Moines) | 7,067 | 88.7% | 7,996 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 61/100 |
| Lower Beaver (Des Moines) | 6,551 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 66/100 |
| Crawford | 6,164 | 79.8% | 5,120 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Meredith (Des Moines) | 5,290 | 99.2% | 7,589 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 72/100 |
| Oak Park (Des Moines) | 4,032 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 47/100 |
| Douglas Acres (Des Moines) | 4,020 | 92.1% | 5,847 Mbps | 9 | A- | 48/100 |
| College Creek | 3,779 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Iowa State University?
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 Iowa State University
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Iowa State University Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Iowa State University residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 38.1% coverage in Iowa State University.
At a national level, based on 2629 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 Iowa State University Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Iowa State University, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa State University Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iowa State University
Based on data reported by Iowa State University ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Iowa State University. 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 | Iowa State University Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink |  (1) | (10) | (183) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iowa State University?
Of the providers in Iowa State University, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Iowa State University 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Iowa State University, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iowa State University
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa State University Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (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 |
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 Iowa State University?
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 State University 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 Iowa State University is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iowa State University, available to 45.8% 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.