Best Internet Providers in Malcom, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Malcom, IA
Malcom has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Malcom.
Ranks compare Malcom with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Malcom, IA at a Glance
Malcom Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 Malcom ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Malcom, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Malcom 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 Malcom, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.83% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Malcom?
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 Malcom
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative - dsl coverage map
How Malcom Compares to Places Its Size
Malcom's report card score is in the bottom 27% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Malcom | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Poweshiek County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 26.0% | bottom 33% | 79.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 296 Mbps | bottom 13% | 1,368 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 24% | 14% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,646 | top 27% | $72,537 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 19% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 26.0% of homes in Malcom, against 79.2% across Poweshiek County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Malcom are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,646 (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 Malcom
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Malcom?
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in Malcom, IA
Availability:
26.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 26.0% of Malcom homes. Across the city, Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Malcom?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Malcom homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Malcom homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Malcom homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
318 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.3% of Malcom homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 318 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 151 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Malcom homes. Across the city, 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Malcom homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Malcom?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Malcom, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Malcom?
Windstream DSL in Malcom, IA
Availability:
63.6%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
116 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 63.6% of Malcom homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 116 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Malcom from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative DSL in Malcom, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative offers DSL service to 1.2% of Malcom homes. Across the city, Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Malcom by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Malcom has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Malcom
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Malcom
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50157 | 694 | 6.6% | 326 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 35/100 |
How Malcom Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Malcom that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Victor has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Grinnell the fewest (81.9%); Malcom has 26.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcom (this page) | 599 | 26.0% | 296 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Grinnell | 10,109 | 81.9% | 1,887 Mbps | 8 | B | 61/100 |
| Montezuma | 2,674 | 82.9% | 968 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 36/100 |
| Brooklyn | 2,289 | 99.0% | 541 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 50/100 |
| Oakland Acres | 1,268 | 84.7% | 1,314 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 54/100 |
| Victor | 1,259 | 100.0% | 992 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Searsboro | 526 | 92.0% | 1,076 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Newburg | 425 | 46.4% | 783 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 66/100 |
| Sheridan | 384 | 10.7% | 751 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 26/100 |
| Guernsey | 354 | 98.6% | 959 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Hartwick | 322 | 87.9% | 985 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Malcom?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative 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 Malcom
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | 500 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Malcom Internet Providers
Based on 14 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Malcom residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 74.3% coverage in Malcom.
At a national level, based on 2342 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 Malcom Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Malcom, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Malcom Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Malcom
Based on data reported by Malcom ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Malcom. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Malcom Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Malcom?
Of the providers in Malcom, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Malcom 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Malcom, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Malcom
| ISP / Tech Type | Malcom Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (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 Malcom?
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 Malcom is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Malcom is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Malcom, available to 95.8% 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.