Best Internet Providers in Lone Rock, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lone Rock, IA
Lone Rock has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber 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 Lone Rock.
Ranks compare Lone Rock with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lone Rock, IA at a Glance
Lone Rock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications
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 Lone Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lone Rock, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lone Rock 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 Lone Rock, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 57.99% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lone Rock?
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 Lone Rock
- Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Titonka-Burt Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- WCTA Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lone Rock Compares to Places Its Size
Lone Rock's report card score is in the top 39% and its connectivity index is in the top 20%.
| Measure | Lone Rock | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kossuth County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 56.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 886 Mbps | bottom 33% | 902 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 36% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | top 13% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,033 | bottom 43% | $72,077 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Lone Rock, against 56.7% across Kossuth County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Lone Rock are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,033 (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 Lone Rock
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lone Rock?
Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 83.7% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Titonka-Burt Communications Fiber in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Titonka-Burt Communications offers Fiber service to 14.6% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, Titonka-Burt Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lone Rock?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 106 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.7% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lone Rock, IA
Availability:
31.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.3% of Lone Rock homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lone Rock?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lone Rock, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lone Rock?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Lone Rock, IA.
Internet in Lone Rock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lone Rock has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lone Rock
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lone Rock
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50559 | 288 | 98.6% | 989 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 57/100 |
How Lone Rock Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lone Rock that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Seneca has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hobarton the fewest (3.8%); Lone Rock has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Rock (this page) | 288 | 100.0% | 886 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Algona | 6,530 | 37.4% | 956 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Bancroft | 907 | 100.0% | 988 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Swea City | 866 | 98.5% | 1,662 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 37/100 |
| Whittemore | 839 | 6.9% | 487 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Burt | 707 | 99.4% | 704 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Fenton | 427 | 95.5% | 243 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 45/100 |
| Hobarton | 314 | 3.8% | 480 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Lotts Creek | 148 | 89.9% | 687 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| Seneca | 137 | 100.0% | 926 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 51/100 |
| DePew | 127 | 66.9% | 553 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lone Rock?
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, Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company 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 Lone Rock
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Titonka-Burt Communications | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lone Rock Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lone Rock 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 31.3% coverage in Lone Rock.
At a national level, based on 1162 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 Lone Rock Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lone Rock, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lone Rock Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lone Rock
Based on data reported by Lone Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lone Rock. 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 | Lone Rock Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lone Rock?
Of the providers in Lone Rock, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lone Rock 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 Lone Rock, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lone Rock
| ISP / Tech Type | Lone Rock Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Titonka-Burt Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lone Rock Cooperative 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 Lone Rock?
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 Lone Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Lone Rock Cooperative Telephone Company. 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 Lone Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Lone Rock, available to 85.1% 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.