Best Internet Providers in Kalona, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kalona, IA
Kalona has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Kalona.
Ranks compare Kalona with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kalona, IA at a Glance
Kalona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Kalona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kalona, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Kalona 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 Kalona, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kalona?
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 Kalona
- KCTC - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
How Kalona Compares to Places Its Size
Kalona's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Kalona | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Washington County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 88.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,315 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 22% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | top 20% | 67% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,180 | top 30% | $79,032 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Kalona, against 88.6% across Washington County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Kalona are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,180 (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 Kalona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kalona?
KCTC Fiber in Kalona, IA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 89.4% of Kalona homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Kalona, IA
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber in Kalona, IA
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Kalona, IA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kalona?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kalona, IA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Kalona homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kalona, IA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
290 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Kalona, IA
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
516 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.4% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 516 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 202 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kalona?
Mediacom Cable in Kalona, IA
Availability:
60.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 60.8% of Kalona homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kalona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Kalona, IA.
Internet in Kalona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Kalona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kalona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Kalona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52247 | 5,924 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 59/100 |
How Kalona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kalona that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, University Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hills the fewest (99.1%); Kalona has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalona (this page) | 4,430 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 64/100 |
| Wellman | 2,599 | 99.6% | 998 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Riverside | 2,477 | 99.4% | 1,394 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 67/100 |
| University Heights | 1,392 | 100.0% | 4,436 Mbps | 7.4 | A | 80/100 |
| Hills | 1,272 | 99.1% | 993 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Williamstown | 953 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 48/100 |
| River Junction | 546 | 97.4% | 1,129 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Richmond | 480 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 65/100 |
| West Chester | 434 | 7.8% | 926 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Sharon Center | 429 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Windham | 273 | 98.2% | 982 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kalona?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, KCTC and Mediacom 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 Kalona
| KCTC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Sharon Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Kalona Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Kalona residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 89.6% coverage in Kalona.
At a national level, based on 1271 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 Kalona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kalona, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalona Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kalona
Based on data reported by Kalona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through KCTC and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Kalona. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalona Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kalona?
Of the providers in Kalona, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kalona 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kalona, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kalona
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalona Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon 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 Kalona?
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 Kalona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be KCTC and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kalona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kalona, available to 99.7% 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.