13 Best Internet Providers in Louisa County, IA
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Louisa County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,085 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Louisa County Customer Ratings | 6 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Louisa County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Louisa County.
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Louisa County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Louisa County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Louisa Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Centurylink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Above are the top 4 providers in Louisa County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Louisa County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Louisa County, IA?
Muscatien Power & Water is the best internet provider in Louisa County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Muscatien Power & Water had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Louisa County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Muscatien Power & Water is an option for 1.43% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Louisa County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Louisa County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Louisa County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Louisa County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MTC Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 53 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Muscatien Power & Water is the best internet service provider for Louisa County residents. Muscatien Power & Water was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 55.2% coverage in Louisa County.
At a national level, based on 2341 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, KCTC is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Louisa County?
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Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Louisa County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Louisa County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Muscatien Power & Water.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Louisa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatien Power & Water | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| MTC Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Louisa Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| KCTC | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Louisa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Louisa County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MTC Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Louisa County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Muscatien Power & Water. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Louisa County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Muscatien Power & Water. This indicates Muscatien Power & Water reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Louisa County?
Iowa customers rate Muscatien Power & Water 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.
Muscatien Power & Water received a local rating of 3.20 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Louisa County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Louisa County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Louisa County
| ISP / Tech Type | Louisa County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MTC Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Louisa County 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 county 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 Louisa County below, including the metrics used and how Louisa County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Louisa County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Louisa County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 50.12% | 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. | 1,085 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 Louisa County. | 6.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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. | 4% | 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. | 93% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 58% | 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. | 58% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Louisa County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Louisa County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Louisa County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Louisa County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Louisa County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of Louisa County households have an internet connection despite having 99.60% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Louisa County 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 Counties Compare to Louisa County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Louisa County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Louisa County is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Louisa County's average household income is $77,507 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.
Louisa County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 4% 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 Louisa County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Louisa County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Louisa County?
Windstream Fiber in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
25.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,490 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 25.5% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,490 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Louisa County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Louisa Communications Fiber in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
22.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fiber service to 22.9% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Muscatien Power & Water Fiber in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Muscatien Power & Water offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Muscatien Power & Water Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Louisa County?
Mediacom Cable in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 52.7% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Louisa County?
Windstream DSL in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 73.8% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 90 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 83, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Louisa County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Louisa Communications DSL in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers DSL service to 17.3% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 3.7% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 40, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Louisa County?
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Louisa 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 61 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.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 70 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
55.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
966 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.2% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 966 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 957 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.8% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
21.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.8% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
MTC Technologies Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
MTC Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, MTC Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Louisa County, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Louisa County homes. Across the county, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Louisa 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 Louisa County is Muscatien Power & Water.
- The fastest internet provider should be Muscatien Power & Water. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Muscatien Power & Water may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Louisa County is Muscatien Power & Water.
- Viasat, Louisa Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Louisa County, 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 Louisa County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Louisa County 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 Louisa County's B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100