Best Internet Providers in Lima, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lima, IA
Lima 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 Lima.
Ranks compare Lima with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lima, IA at a Glance
Lima Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Alpine Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Lima ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lima, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lima 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 Lima, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 58.14% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lima?
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 Lima
How Lima Compares to Places Its Size
Lima's report card score is in the bottom 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Lima | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Fayette County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.1% | bottom 50% | 84.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 802 Mbps | bottom 29% | 1,034 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | bottom 46% | 4.9 | 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% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 61% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,458 | bottom 44% | $62,126 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 72.1% of homes in Lima, against 84.7% across Fayette County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Lima are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,458 (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 Lima
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lima?
Alpine Communications Fiber in Lima, IA
Availability:
72.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Alpine Communications offers Fiber service to 72.1% of Lima homes. Across the city, Alpine Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lima?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lima, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
802 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lima homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 802 Mbps, with speeds from 500 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 644 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lima, IA
Availability:
58.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.1% of Lima homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lima, IA
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
288 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Lima homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 288 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Lima, IA
Availability:
20.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.9% of Lima homes. Across the city, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lima?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lima, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lima?
Windstream DSL in Lima, IA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 88.4% of Lima homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Lima by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lima
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lima
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lima Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lima that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, West Union has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Fayette the fewest (93.1%); Lima has 72.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima (this page) | 43 | 72.1% | 802 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 36/100 |
| West Union | 3,239 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 27/100 |
| Fayette | 1,616 | 93.1% | 1,606 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 37/100 |
| Elgin | 1,101 | 99.7% | 906 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 38/100 |
| Clermont | 978 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Arlington | 696 | 83.9% | 987 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 40/100 |
| Volga | 474 | 98.7% | 663 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 16/100 |
| Wadena | 451 | 89.1% | 584 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 35/100 |
| Gunder | 349 | 100.0% | 868 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 52/100 |
| Randalia | 262 | 76.0% | 993 Mbps | 4 | C- | 47/100 |
| Donnan | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lima?
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 Lima
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Alpine Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | 25 |
| Windstream | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Lima Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lima 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 51.2% coverage in Lima.
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 Lima Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lima, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lima 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 | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lima
Based on data reported by Lima ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lima. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 802 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 | Lima 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 | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lima?
Of the providers in Lima, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lima 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 Lima, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lima
| ISP / Tech Type | Lima 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 | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Alpine Communications | (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 Lima?
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 Lima 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 Lima is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lima, 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.