14 Best Internet Providers in Janesville, IA
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Janesville ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,390 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Janesville Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Janesville has 14 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Janesville.
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Janesville has 14 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Janesville.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Butler Bremer Communications
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Windstream
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Mediacom
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Cable
Cedar Falls Utilities
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Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Janesville, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Janesville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Janesville, IA?
Butler Bremer Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Janesville based on 53 Iowa customer reviews, and Butler Bremer Communications 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 Janesville, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Janesville
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Janesville Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Janesville Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 53 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Butler Bremer Communications is the best internet service provider for Janesville residents. Butler Bremer Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Cedar Falls Utilities wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.60 out of 5 stars and 26.6% coverage in Janesville.
At a national level, based on 2360 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Butler Bremer Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Janesville?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Janesville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Butler Bremer Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Cedar Falls Utilities 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 Janesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Waverly Utilities | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Janesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Janesville Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Janesville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cedar Falls Utilities. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Janesville. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Butler Bremer Communications. This indicates Butler Bremer Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Janesville?
Iowa customers rate Butler Bremer Communications 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.
Butler Bremer Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Cedar Falls Utilities is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Janesville customers with an average price rating of 4.40 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Janesville, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Janesville
| ISP / Tech Type | Janesville Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Cedar Falls Utilities | (4) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Waverly Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Janesville 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 Janesville below, including the metrics used and how Janesville compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Janesville | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Janesville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.22% | 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. | 3,390 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 Janesville. | 7.4 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 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% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Janesville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Janesville is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Janesville is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Janesville have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Janesville 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.
93% of Janesville households have an internet connection despite having 99.86% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% 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 Janesville 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 Janesville?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Janesville Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Janesville is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Janesville's average household income is $100,265 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.
Janesville also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Janesville has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Janesville households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 Janesville?
Butler Bremer Communications Fiber in Janesville, IA
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Butler Bremer Communications offers Fiber service to 73.5% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Butler Bremer Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Janesville, IA
Availability:
26.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities offers Fiber service to 26.6% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Janesville, IA
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 21.1% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Waverly Utilities Fiber in Janesville, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Waverly Utilities offers Fiber service to 15.3% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Waverly Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Janesville?
Mediacom Cable in Janesville, IA
Availability:
48.6%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 48.6% of Janesville homes. Across the city, 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 Janesville?
Windstream DSL in Janesville, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 60.7% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 106 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 83, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Janesville from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Centurylink DSL in Janesville, IA
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 15.4% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 10, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Janesville?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Janesville homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 124 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Janesville homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Janesville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 81 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
45.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
952 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.4% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 952 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 1,000, with an average of 947 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.7% of Janesville homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Janesville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Janesville, IA
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Janesville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Janesville?
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 Janesville is Butler Bremer Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be Cedar Falls Utilities. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Butler Bremer Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Janesville is Butler Bremer Communications.
- GigFire, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Janesville, 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 Janesville compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Janesville 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 Janesville's A- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100