15 Best Internet Providers in Mahaska County, IA
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| Mahaska County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 982 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 | |
| Real Mahaska County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Mahaska County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Mahaska County.
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Mahaska County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Mahaska County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mahaska County, IA?
MCG is the best internet provider in Mahaska County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MCG had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mahaska County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MCG is an option for 90.72% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mahaska County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Mahaska County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mahaska County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Mahaska County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| MCG | (1) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Mahaska County residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 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 56.3% coverage in Mahaska County.
At a national level, based on 2358 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 Mahaska County?
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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 Mahaska County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MCG. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Lynnville Telephone Company, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative, and Pella Fiber 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 Mahaska County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| MCG | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| KCTC | 250 Mbps | ||
| BST Wifi | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company | 25 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mahaska County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mahaska County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| MCG | (1) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Mahaska County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Lynnville Telephone Company, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative, and Pella Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Mahaska County. 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 county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mahaska County?
Iowa customers rate MCG 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.
MCG received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mahaska County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Mahaska County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mahaska County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mahaska County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| MCG | (1) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Mahaska 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 Mahaska County below, including the metrics used and how Mahaska County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mahaska County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 80.42% | 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. | 982 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 Mahaska County. | 7.5 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 64% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Mahaska County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Mahaska County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mahaska County is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mahaska County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Mahaska 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.
86% of Mahaska County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Mahaska 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 Mahaska County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
How Much Speed does a Mahaska County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mahaska County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mahaska County's average household income is $70,139 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Mahaska 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, 7% 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 Mahaska County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Mahaska County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mahaska County?
MCG Fiber in Mahaska County, IA
MCG offers Fiber service to 75.0% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 1,096 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 MCG Fiber. MCG Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Mahaska County from MCG in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream Fiber in Mahaska County, IA
Windstream offers Fiber service to 9.3% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,116 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 Mahaska County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sully Telephone Association Fiber in Mahaska County, IA
Sully Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Sully Telephone Association Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mahaska County?
Mediacom Cable in Mahaska County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 64.8% of Mahaska 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 Mahaska County?
Centurylink DSL in Mahaska County, IA
Centurylink offers DSL service to 68.0% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 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 10, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Mahaska County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 20.2% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 111 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 31 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Mahaska County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company DSL in Mahaska County, IA
Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company offers DSL service to 1.2% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Barnes City Cooperative Telephone Company DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 3.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mahaska County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Mahaska 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 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.8% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 325 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 228 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
MCG Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 81 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.5% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
Sully Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Mahaska County, IA
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Mahaska County homes. Across the county, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 250 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Lynnville Telephone Company, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative, and Pella Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mahaska County is MCG.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mahaska 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 Mahaska County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Mahaska 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 Mahaska County's B- ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
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