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Best Internet Providers in Jerome, IA

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Jerome has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Jerome.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber53.0%Appanoose County 86.3%bottom 42%
Average top speed887 MbpsAppanoose County 1,324 Mbpsbottom 33%
Providers64.9 at a typical addresstop 37%
Homes with internet70%Appanoose County 84%bottom 8%
ISP Report CardC-score 35 of 100bottom 41%
Connectivity index38/100Appanoose County 31/100bottom 47%

Ranks compare Jerome with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Jerome, IA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Jerome ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestFarmers Telephone CooperativeUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.40 out of 5 by its customers, available to 55.65% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Jerome Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Farmers Telephone Cooperative

Farmers Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

53.0%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $59.95 - $89.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

53.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

31.3%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

DSL

51.3%

39 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Fixed Wireless

90.4%

93 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

BST Wifi

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

80 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

98.3%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: Starting at $29.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.3%

39 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

55.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

55.7%

61 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Liberty Communications

Liberty Communications logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $49.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Jerome.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Jerome residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

13.9%

66 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Jerome residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Jerome ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jerome, IA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Jerome 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 Jerome, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 55.65% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jerome?

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.

Jerome, IA map of internet availability

How Jerome Compares to Places Its Size

Jerome's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.

C-score 35 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 41%
38/100Appanoose County 31/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 47%
Measure Jerome Rank among US places under 1,000 people Appanoose County Iowa US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 53.0% bottom 42% 86.3% 84.3% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 887 Mbps bottom 33% 1,324 Mbps 3,256 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.9 top 37% 6.4 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 3.3 top 3% 2.4 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 15% top 20% 9% 12% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 83% bottom 11% 91% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 70% bottom 8% 84% 89% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 48% bottom 32% 56% 72% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 64% bottom 28% 68% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $68,750 bottom 48% $58,778 $82,468 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 10% bottom 38% 11% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 53.0% of homes in Jerome, against 86.3% across Appanoose County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Jerome are larger than the US average (3.3 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,750 (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 Jerome

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jerome?

Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Jerome, IA

Farmers Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

53.0%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 53.0% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber. Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Jerome from Farmers Telephone Cooperative in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fiber in Jerome, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

31.3%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(40)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Windstream offers Fiber service to 31.3% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 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 Jerome from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jerome?

BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Jerome, IA

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

80 Mbps

BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Jerome homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 24 Mbps throughout the city. BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jerome from BST Wifi in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jerome, IA

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

98.3%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

39 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 10, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jerome from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Jerome, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

90.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

93 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 93 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jerome from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jerome, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

55.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

61 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.7% of Jerome homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jerome from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Jerome, IA

Liberty Communications logo

Availability:

13.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

66 Mbps

Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.9% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 50, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city. Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Jerome from Liberty Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jerome?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Jerome, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jerome?

Windstream DSL in Jerome, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

51.3%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

39 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 51.3% of Jerome homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jerome from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Jerome by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Jerome

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Jerome

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Jerome Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Jerome that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Centerville has the most homes with fiber (88.3%) and Seymour the fewest (56.7%); Jerome has 53.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Jerome (this page)115 53.0%887 Mbps4.9C-38/100
Centerville6,368 88.3%1,514 Mbps7.4B32/100
Seymour1,170 56.7%612 Mbps4.3D+22/100
Cincinnati704 49.6%698 Mbps4.7C-33/100
Mystic617 98.1%1,433 Mbps6.7B+20/100
Promise City340 58.8%628 Mbps3.8D+45/100
Plano219 71.2%752 Mbps4.4C-28/100
Numa148 68.9%720 Mbps4.8C-38/100
Darbyville60 100.0%1,000 Mbps8B+44/100
Garfield54 98.2%983 Mbps5.6B-19/100
Sunshine32 75.0%1,000 Mbps7B-39/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jerome?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Farmers Telephone Cooperative 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 Jerome

Max Advertised Speed in Jerome, IA
Windstream2,000
Farmers Telephone Cooperative1,000
BST Wifi100
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Liberty Communications100
Rise Broadband50
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Jerome Internet Providers

Based on 8 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Jerome residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Jerome.

At a national level, based on 460 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 Jerome Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jerome, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeJerome OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Farmers Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Liberty CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jerome

Based on data reported by Jerome ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Jerome. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeJerome SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Farmers Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Liberty CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jerome?

Of the providers in Jerome, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jerome 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Jerome, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Jerome

ISP / Tech TypeJerome AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Farmers Telephone CooperativeNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
Liberty CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa

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Steve S.

ImOn Communications Fiber

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Metronet Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 14, 2026

great

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tim W

ImOn Communications Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 08, 2026

Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Diane

Comelec Internet Services

5 of 5 stars September 01, 2026

Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jerome?

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 Jerome is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Jerome is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Windstream, Viasat, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Jerome, available to 100.0% 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.