7 Best Internet Providers in Laurel, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Laurel, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laurel, IA?

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Laurel based on 33 Iowa customer reviews, and Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative 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 Laurel, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Laurel

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

Based on 33 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Laurel residents. Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 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 12.0% coverage in Laurel.

At a national level, based on 515 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.64 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laurel?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Laurel, the fastest internet in the city comes from Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	400 Mbps
	Partner Communications Cooperative	250 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Mediacom	50 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Laurel

Based on data reported by Laurel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Laurel. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. This indicates LightNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laurel?

Iowa customers rate Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative 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.

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Laurel customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Laurel

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

Laurel ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Laurel	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Laurel that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.35%	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.	916 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 Laurel.	2.4	7.3	6.8

 

Laurel Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Laurel	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.	2.6	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.	6%	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.	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.	74%	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.	74%	71%	76%

Laurel ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Laurel is C-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Laurel is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Laurel have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Laurel 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 Laurel households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Laurel 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 Laurel?

How Much Speed does a Laurel Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Laurel is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Laurel's average household income is $86,598 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Laurel 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, 6% 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 Laurel has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Laurel households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Laurel?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Laurel?

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 Laurel is LightNet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Laurel is LightNet.
• Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Laurel, 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 Laurel compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Laurel 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 Laurel's C- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.