Best Internet Providers in Lee County, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lee County, IA
Lee County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lee County.
Ranks compare Lee County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Lee County, IA at a Glance
Lee County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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CenturyLink
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DSL
ImOn Communications
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Windstream
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Lee County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lee County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lee County 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 Lee County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.24% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lee County?
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 Lee County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Danville Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lisco - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lee County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Lee County's report card score is tied 81st of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 69th of 99.
| Measure | Lee County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 72.6% | 69th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 987 Mbps | 81st of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | Tied 65th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 62nd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 56th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 70th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 61st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 85th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $64,710 | 83rd of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 82nd of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 72.6% of homes in Lee County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Lee County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,710 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Lee County Compares to Its Neighbors
Lee County has 6 neighbors, 3 of them in Illinois and Missouri. Among them, Des Moines County has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Clark County, MO the fewest (65.7%); Lee County has 72.6%.
Map of Lee County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Lee County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County (this page) | 33,555 | 72.6% | 987 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 37/100 |
| Des Moines County | 38,910 | 94.2% | 1,046 Mbps | 6 | B- | 40/100 |
| Henry County | 20,482 | 76.6% | 1,175 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hancock County, IL | 17,620 | 80.8% | 2,787 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Van Buren County | 7,203 | 82.3% | 849 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Clark County, MO | 6,634 | 65.7% | 1,258 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 29/100 |
| Henderson County, IL | 6,387 | 80.2% | 867 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 30/100 |
Internet in Lee County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 27.3% of homes in West Point to 91.8% in Keokuk; by ZIP code, from 23.6% in 52656 (West Point) to 91.1% in 52632 (Keokuk). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Lee County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison | 11,468 | 84.7% | 960 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Keokuk | 10,804 | 91.8% | 993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Donnellson | 1,715 | 54.2% | 1,168 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 31/100 |
| West Point | 1,713 | 27.3% | 1,088 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 35/100 |
| Montrose | 1,630 | 80.1% | 1,665 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 28/100 |
| Wever | 1,285 | 37.6% | 560 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Denmark | 764 | 1.8% | 284 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 73/100 |
| Mooar | 742 | 99.2% | 1,985 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Sawyer | 731 | 17.1% | 542 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Summitville | 485 | 74.6% | 1,518 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| Argyle | 457 | 4.2% | 292 Mbps | 3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Charleston | 365 | 43.6% | 987 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 34/100 |
| St. Paul | 359 | 50.1% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Houghton | 336 | 8.9% | 781 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Franklin | 313 | 0.0% | 163 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Primrose | 150 | 0.0% | 115 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 25/100 |
| Mount Hamill | 88 | 11.4% | 209 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
ZIP codes in Lee County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52627 (Fort Madison) | 12,358 | 81.2% | 932 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| 52632 (Keokuk) | 11,981 | 91.1% | 1,066 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 42/100 |
| 52625 (Donnellson) | 2,445 | 39.6% | 914 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 52656 (West Point) | 2,288 | 23.6% | 983 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 52639 (Montrose) | 1,864 | 80.8% | 1,668 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 27/100 |
| 52658 (Wever) | 945 | 17.9% | 417 Mbps | 3 | D | 64/100 |
| 52619 (Argyle) | 593 | 18.0% | 545 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 37/100 |
| 52624 (Denmark) | 360 | 0.0% | 177 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 75/100 |
| 52657 (St. Paul) | 109 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 47/100 |
| 52631 (Houghton) | 75 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lee County?
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, 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 Lee County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lee County Internet Providers
Based on 64 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lee County 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 80.9% coverage in Lee County.
At a national level, based on 2636 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 Lee County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lee County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lee County 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lee County
Based on data reported by Lee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,061 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 | Lee County 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lee County?
Of the providers in Lee County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lee County 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 Lee County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lee County
| ISP / Tech Type | Lee County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (1) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Lee County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Lee County, IA
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 56.6% of Lee County homes. Across the county, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Lee County, IA
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,279 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 315 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Lee County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Lee County, IA
Danville Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Lee County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.9% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,994 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Lee County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Lee County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.7% of Lee County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Lee County homes. Across the county, 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 798 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 765 Mbps throughout the county.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Lee County, IA
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?
CenturyLink DSL in Lee County, IA
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 71.2% of Lee County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 10, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Lee County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 23.5% of Lee County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 118 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 14 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lee County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Lee County?
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 Lee County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Lee County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lee County, available to 84.2% 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.
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