Best Internet Providers in Lacona, IA
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lacona, IA
Lacona has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Lacona.
Ranks compare Lacona with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lacona, IA at a Glance
Lacona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Lacona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lacona, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lacona 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 Lacona, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 62.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lacona?
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.
How Lacona Compares to Places Its Size
Lacona's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Lacona | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Warren County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 79.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 594 Mbps | bottom 23% | 3,466 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.9 | bottom 28% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 83% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,402 | top 35% | $95,388 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Lacona, against 79.0% across Warren County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Lacona are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,402 (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 Lacona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lacona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Lacona, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lacona?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lacona, IA
Availability:
71.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
771 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Lacona homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 771 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 360 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lacona, IA
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Lacona 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 Lacona, IA
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Lacona 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lacona, IA
Availability:
28.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
164 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.3% of Lacona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 164 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lacona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lacona, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lacona?
Windstream DSL in Lacona, IA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 84.6% of Lacona homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 107 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lacona from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Lacona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lacona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lacona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lacona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50139 | 1,183 | 0.0% | 627 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 22/100 |
How Lacona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lacona that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Melcher-Dallas has the most homes with fiber (18.0%) and Milo the fewest (0.0%); Lacona has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacona (this page) | 817 | 0.0% | 594 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Milo | 1,341 | 0.0% | 969 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 45/100 |
| Melcher-Dallas | 1,165 | 18.0% | 1,114 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 50/100 |
| Williamson | 483 | 0.0% | 642 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 20/100 |
| Dallas | 454 | 13.2% | 1,089 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Liberty Center | 348 | 0.0% | 934 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 44/100 |
| Norwood | 321 | 0.0% | 340 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 25/100 |
| Oakley | 308 | 0.0% | 254 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 7/100 |
| Sandyville | 280 | 0.0% | 743 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 48/100 |
| Newbern | 203 | 0.0% | 805 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 14/100 |
| Melcher | 107 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lacona?
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, Nextlink 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 Lacona
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lacona Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lacona 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 28.3% coverage in Lacona.
At a national level, based on 1276 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 Lacona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lacona, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lacona 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lacona
Based on data reported by Lacona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lacona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 771 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 Type | Lacona 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lacona?
Of the providers in Lacona, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lacona 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 Lacona, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lacona
| ISP / Tech Type | Lacona Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Lacona?
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 Lacona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Lacona is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lacona, available to 91.7% 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.