39 Best Internet Providers in Iowa
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| Iowa ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,256 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 39 | |
| Real Iowa Customer Ratings | 158 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
Iowa has 39 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 state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Iowa.
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Iowa has 39 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 state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Iowa.
The Best Internet in Iowa at a Glance
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Iowa for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your state.
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 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Iowa?
South Slope is the highest-rated internet provider in Iowa based on 158 local customer reviews. However, across the larger nationwide sample, Google Fiber has the highest rating. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Internet Service Providers in Iowa’s Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in Iowa below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Avg. Download Speed: 4,938 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,283 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 4,850 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Avg. Download Speed: 4,680 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,039 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 4,732 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Avg. Download Speed: 5,221 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Avg. Download Speed: 4,378 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Avg. Download Speed: 997 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 7,727 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Avg. Download Speed: 7,361 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Avg. Download Speed: 5,403 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Avg. Download Speed: 1,988 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 9,966 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Avg. Download Speed: 5,091 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
Internet Providers by County in Iowa
- Polk County
- Linn County
- Scott County
- Johnson County
- Black Hawk County
- Woodbury County
- Dallas County
- Dubuque County
- Story County
- Pottawattamie County
- Warren County
- Clinton County
- Muscatine County
- Cerro Gordo County
- Marshall County
- Des Moines County
- Jasper County
- Webster County
- Sioux County
- Wapello County
- Lee County
- Marion County
- Boone County
- Plymouth County
- Benton County
- Bremer County
- Washington County
- Mahaska County
- Buena Vista County
- Carroll County
- Jones County
- Buchanan County
- Henry County
- Winneshiek County
- Fayette County
- Jackson County
- Poweshiek County
- Cedar County
- Dickinson County
- Delaware County
- Tama County
- Clayton County
- Hardin County
- Iowa County
- Madison County
- Crawford County
- Clay County
- Jefferson County
- Floyd County
- Page County
- Hamilton County
- Kossuth County
- Harrison County
- Mills County
- Butler County
- O'Brien County
- Allamakee County
- Cass County
- Wright County
- Grundy County
- Appanoose County
- Union County
- Chickasaw County
- Lyon County
- Shelby County
- Cherokee County
- Louisa County
- Hancock County
- Winnebago County
- Guthrie County
- Mitchell County
- Montgomery County
- Keokuk County
- Franklin County
- Calhoun County
- Sac County
- Clarke County
- Humboldt County
- Howard County
- Emmet County
- Davis County
- Palo Alto County
- Greene County
- Monona County
- Lucas County
- Decatur County
- Monroe County
- Adair County
- Worth County
- Van Buren County
- Pocahontas County
- Ida County
- Fremont County
- Wayne County
- Osceola County
- Taylor County
- Audubon County
- Ringgold County
- Adams County
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Iowa Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | (1) | (1) | (100) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (4) | (782) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (10) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (5) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (4) | (4) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (14) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (21) | (21) | (90) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (10) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (1) | (443) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (1006) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 158 reviews from Iowa internet customers, South Slope is the best internet service provider in the state. South Slope was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MCG wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 2.1% coverage in Iowa. At a state level, South Slope was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in Iowa. For the providers above, there were 103 reviews from Iowa internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 3504 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.25 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Iowa?
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Coverage map for each provider in Iowa
- MetroNet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- South Slope - fiber coverage map
- Cedar Falls Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Waterloo Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Centurylink - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cox - cable coverage map
- Centurylink - dsl coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- BTC Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- ImOn Communications - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the state, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Iowa?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the state, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MCG. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cedar Falls Utilities and Waterloo Fiber 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| South Slope | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| MCG | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Cox Communications | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Long Lines | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Communications | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 1,075 Mbps | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| BST Wifi | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Minburn Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| KCTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Router 12 Networks | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Premier Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Evertek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Iowa
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (1) | (1) | (100) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (4) | (4) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (4) | (782) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (5) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (10) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (14) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (21) | (21) | (90) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (10) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (1) | (443) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (1006) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | 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 | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Iowa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through Cedar Falls Utilities and Waterloo Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Iowa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the state rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Iowa?
Iowa customers rate MCG 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.
MCG received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Comelec Internet Services is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Iowa customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Iowa, the United States, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Iowa
| ISP / Tech Type | Iowa Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Geneseo Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Google Fiber | (1) | (1) | (100) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (2) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (3) | (3) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (78) | View Plans | ||
| Cox | (1) | (1) | (443) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (5) | (5) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (4) | (4) | (75) | View Plans | ||
| South Slope | (10) | (10) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (4) | (4) | (782) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (3) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (3) | (3) | (95) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (14) | (14) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (10) | (10) | (179) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (21) | (21) | (90) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (50) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (1) | (1006) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waterloo Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Iowa 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 state 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 below, including the metrics used and how Iowa compares to the rest of the United States and nation.
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Iowa | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Iowa that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 84.32% | 71.53% | 71.53% | ||
| 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. | 3,256 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Iowa. | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a state indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.7 | 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. | 12% | 15% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 96% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 91% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 76% | 76% | ||
| 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. | 73% | 77% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Iowa ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Iowa is B, which is better than other states. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Iowa is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Iowa have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Iowa ISP Report Card evaluates the state on availability and speed metrics compared to other states in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a state 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.
89% of Iowa households have an internet connection despite having 98.78% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Iowa 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 States Compare to Iowa?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
How Much Speed does a Iowa Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Iowa is 2.4, which is smaller than the the United States average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Iowa’s average household income is $82,468 which is about average for the the United States average of $93,246 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Iowa also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the the United States average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in the United States who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Iowa has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Iowa households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% 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?
MetroNet Fiber in Iowa
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 27.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Iowa
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,509 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 2,992 Mbps throughout the state.
Mediacom Fiber in Iowa
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,056 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 103 Mbps throughout the state. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iowa from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
ImOn Communications Fiber in Iowa
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Iowa homes. Across the state, ImOn Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Iowa
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 930 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 889 Mbps throughout the state. Centurylink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iowa from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Iowa
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,999 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
Windstream Fiber in Iowa
Windstream offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,974 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Iowa from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Premier Communications Fiber in Iowa
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
South Slope Fiber in Iowa
South Slope offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, South Slope Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,806 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for South Slope Fiber.
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Iowa
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Geneseo Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MCG Fiber in Iowa
MCG offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, MCG Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,757 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for MCG Fiber.
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Iowa
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Iowa
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Iowa homes. Across the state, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 668 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 667 Mbps throughout the state.
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Iowa
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Iowa
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Iowa
Cedar Falls Utilities offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Waterloo Fiber in Iowa
Waterloo Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Waterloo Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Iowa
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,330 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Great Plains Communications Fiber.
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Iowa
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Iowa?
Mediacom Cable in Iowa
Mediacom offers Cable service to 66.7% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,313 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 347 Mbps throughout the state. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Iowa from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sparklight Cable in Iowa
Sparklight offers Cable service to 2.9% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications Cable in Iowa
ImOn Communications offers Cable service to 2.7% of Iowa homes. Across the state, ImOn Communications Cable has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Cox Cable in Iowa
Cox Communications offers Cable service to 2.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Cox Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in Iowa
Long Lines offers Cable service to 1.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Long Lines Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Iowa?
Centurylink DSL in Iowa
Centurylink offers DSL service to 61.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 56 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the state. Centurylink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Iowa from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Iowa
Windstream offers DSL service to 12.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 102 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 12 Mbps throughout the state. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Iowa from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Iowa
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the state.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Iowa?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Iowa
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.4% of Iowa homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 state.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the state.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Iowa
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Iowa homes. Across the state, EarthLink 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the state.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Iowa
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Iowa homes. Across the state, AT&T 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the state.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.1% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 572 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 407 Mbps throughout the state.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the state.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Iowa
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 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 106 Mbps throughout the state.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 71 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the state.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 155 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,075 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 1,075, with an average of 43 Mbps throughout the state.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the state.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the state.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 121 Mbps throughout the state.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 499 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 285, with an average of 102 Mbps throughout the state.
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the state.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Iowa
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Iowa homes. Across the state, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 25, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the state.
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Iowa
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Iowa homes. Across the state, Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Iowa
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Iowa homes. Across the state, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the state.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Iowa?
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 is South Slope.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cedar Falls Utilities and Waterloo Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Iowa is MCG.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Iowa, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
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How does Iowa compare to other states with a similar population?
To see how Iowa stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other states with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these states and how they compare to Iowa’s B ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
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Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
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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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A Dubuque, IA Customer
ImOn Communications Fiber
June 11, 2026 Have had this service for a month. Has been down twice. Restoring service has been so time consuming! I have spoken to 4 different people who have been in different places. While they are very kind and polite, the system seems to not be efficient.
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SS
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
May 02, 2026 When we moved to our new house, we needed a reliable internet service because my husband and I work remotely. The house is semi-rural so we were worried about getting good service. We ended up going with our phone service provider, TMobile, and getting something like a hotspot instead of a router. So far the internet has worked reliably with minimal outages and satisfying speed between work, streaming, and gaming. We have never used this type of internet before.
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Taylor S
MiFiber
April 13, 2026 Mifiber has been great to work with. They responded quickly to our inquiry to switch services. They setup our internet on a schedule that worked for us. We are happy with the internet speed.
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