10 Best Internet Providers in Ivy, IA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ivy, IA?

Mi-Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Ivy based on 46 Iowa customer reviews, and Mi-Fiber 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 Ivy, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Ivy

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ivy Internet Providers

Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Mi-Fiber is the best internet service provider for Ivy residents. Mi-Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Ivy.

At a national level, based on 2293 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mi-Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.78 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ivy?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ivy, the fastest internet in the city comes from MetroNet.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ivy

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Mi-Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Centurylink	140 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ivy

Based on data reported by Ivy ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Ivy. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ivy?

Iowa customers rate Mi-Fiber 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.

Mi-Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ivy customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Ivy

Ivy 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 city 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 Ivy below, including the metrics used and how Ivy compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Ivy ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Ivy	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ivy that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	31.46%	78.64%	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.	1,075 Mbps	2,759 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 Ivy.	7.8	7.3	6.8

 

Ivy Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Ivy	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	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.	12%	11%	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.	100%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	96%	88%	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.	76%	71%	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.	76%	71%	76%

Ivy ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Ivy is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ivy is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ivy have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Ivy ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

96% of Ivy households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Ivy 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 Cities Compare to Ivy?

How Much Speed does a Ivy Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ivy is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ivy's average household income is $136,408 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and much 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.

Ivy also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Ivy has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Ivy households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ivy?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ivy?

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 Ivy is Mi-Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Ivy is Mi-Fiber.
• Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ivy, 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 Ivy compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Ivy 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 Ivy's B- ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.