12 Best Internet Providers in Longfellow, Iowa City, IA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Longfellow, Iowa City, IA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Longfellow, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Longfellow

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

Based on 60 reviews from Iowa internet customers, ImOn Communications is the best internet service provider for Longfellow residents. ImOn Communications was rated at an average of 3.57 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.8% coverage in Longfellow.

At a national level, based on 2537 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Longfellow?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	2,000 Mbps
	Liberty Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Sharon Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	ICS Advanced Technologies	1,000 Mbps
	ImOn Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Longfellow

Based on data reported by Longfellow ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Longfellow. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with ImOn Communications. This indicates ImOn Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Longfellow?

Iowa customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Centurylink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Longfellow customers with an average price rating of 2.80 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Longfellow

Longfellow 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 neighborhood 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 Longfellow below, including the metrics used and how Longfellow compares to the rest of Iowa City and nation.

Longfellow ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Longfellow	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Longfellow that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.87%	86.48%	71.53%
	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.	1,200 Mbps	2,039 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Longfellow.	6.4	7.1	7.1

 

Longfellow Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Longfellow	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	2.3	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.	11%	12%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	97%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	87%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	71%	76%	76%
	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.	72%	82%	77%

Longfellow ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Longfellow is B, which is comparable to other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Longfellow is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Longfellow have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Longfellow ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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.

82% of Longfellow households have an internet connection despite having 98.28% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 14% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Longfellow 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Longfellow?

How Much Speed does a Longfellow Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Longfellow is 2.1, which is smaller than the Iowa City average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Longfellow’s average household income is $51,187 which is lower than the Iowa City average of $69,744 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Longfellow also has 52% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa City average of 37%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Iowa City who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Longfellow has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Longfellow households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Longfellow?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Longfellow?

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 Longfellow is ImOn Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ImOn Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Longfellow is AT&T.
• Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Longfellow, 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 Longfellow compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Longfellow 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 Longfellow’s B ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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