Best Internet Providers in Irwin, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Irwin, IA
Irwin has 9 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 Irwin.
Ranks compare Irwin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
Irwin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
FMCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Irwin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Irwin, IA?
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Irwin?
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 Irwin
- FMCTC - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Irwin Compares to Places Its Size
Irwin's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 10%.
| Measure | Irwin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Shelby County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 32% | 96.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 464 Mbps | bottom 19% | 894 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 13% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 9% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,306 | bottom 45% | $74,798 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Irwin, against 96.8% across Shelby County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Irwin are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,306 (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 Irwin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Irwin?
FMCTC Fiber in Irwin, IA
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
FMCTC offers Fiber service to 92.4% of Irwin homes. Across the city, FMCTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber in Irwin, IA
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Irwin homes. Across the city, Marne & Elk Horn 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 Irwin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.0% of Irwin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
556 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Irwin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 556 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 500, with an average of 217 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
298 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.2% of Irwin homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 298 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 70 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.6% of Irwin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.8% of Irwin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Irwin, IA
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.8% of Irwin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Irwin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Irwin, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Irwin?
Windstream DSL in Irwin, IA
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 5.5% of Irwin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 106 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Irwin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Irwin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Irwin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Irwin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51446 | 503 | 97.2% | 427 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 72/100 |
How Irwin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Irwin that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Harlan has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Manilla the fewest (98.6%); Irwin has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin (this page) | 656 | 96.8% | 464 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Harlan | 5,897 | 99.0% | 908 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Manilla | 1,277 | 98.6% | 572 Mbps | 2.3 | C- | 53/100 |
| Earling | 638 | 95.1% | 916 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Defiance | 553 | 97.1% | 485 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 50/100 |
| Westphalia | 398 | 100.0% | 653 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 61/100 |
| Kirkman | 228 | 98.7% | 477 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 67/100 |
| Aspinwall | 227 | 100.0% | 681 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 48/100 |
| Jacksonville | 194 | 100.0% | 731 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 62/100 |
| Fiscus | 119 | 77.3% | 546 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Red Line | 56 | 100.0% | 454 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Irwin?
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Irwin
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| FMCTC | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Irwin Internet Providers
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Irwin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Irwin, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Irwin Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Irwin
Based on data reported by Irwin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through FMCTC. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Irwin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
| ISP / Tech Type | Irwin Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Irwin?
The table below shows how customers in Irwin, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Irwin
| ISP / Tech Type | Irwin Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Irwin?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The fastest internet provider should be FMCTC.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and FMCTC has the broadest coverage in Irwin, available to 92.4% 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.