9 Best Internet Providers in Lucas, Iowa City, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lucas, 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 Lucas, Iowa City, IA?

ImOn Communications is the best internet provider in Lucas based on Iowa City customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, ImOn Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lucas, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. ImOn Communications is an option for 80.76% of the neighborhood.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lucas

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

Based on 54 reviews from Iowa City internet customers, ImOn Communications is the best internet service provider for Lucas residents. ImOn Communications was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa City, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Lucas.

At a national level, based on 2263 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ImOn Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.92 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lucas?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mediacom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and ImOn Communications 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 Lucas

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	ImOn Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	940 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lucas

Based on data reported by Lucas ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Mediacom and ImOn Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lucas. 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lucas?

Iowa City customers rate ImOn Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

ImOn Communications received a local rating of 3.33 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Mediacom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lucas customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lucas

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

Lucas ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Lucas	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lucas that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	80.76%	85.35%	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.	1,000 Mbps	2,034 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 Lucas.	7.9	8.4	6.8

 

Lucas Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lucas	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.	2.2	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.	14%	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%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	87%	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.	79%	77%	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.	79%	84%	76%

Lucas ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lucas is B, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lucas is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lucas have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lucas 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.

88% of Lucas households have an internet connection despite having 99.89% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 2% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Lucas 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 Lucas?

How Much Speed does a Lucas Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lucas is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa City average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lucas's average household income is $75,002 which is higher than the Iowa City average of $70,205 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Lucas also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa City average of 37%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa City who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lucas has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lucas households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lucas?

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

To see how Lucas 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 Lucas's B ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.