Best Internet Providers in Marion County, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Marion County, IA
Marion County has 11 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 Marion County.
Ranks compare Marion County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Marion County, IA at a Glance
Marion County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Pella Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Marion County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marion County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Marion County 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 Marion County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.85% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Marion County?
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 Marion County
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Pella Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lisco - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sully Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
How Marion County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Marion County's report card score is tied 41st of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 99.
| Measure | Marion County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 65.7% | 80th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,327 Mbps | 39th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 12th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 26th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 32nd of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 20th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 29th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 51st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 19th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $85,303 | 13th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 65.7% of homes in Marion County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Marion County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,303 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Marion County Compares to Its Neighbors
Marion County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Polk County has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Lucas County the fewest (40.6%); Marion County has 65.7%.
Map of Marion County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Marion County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County (this page) | 33,414 | 65.7% | 1,327 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 49/100 |
| Polk County | 492,401 | 95.1% | 5,815 Mbps | 8 | A- | 69/100 |
| Warren County | 52,403 | 79.0% | 3,466 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 65/100 |
| Jasper County | 37,813 | 67.1% | 1,386 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| Mahaska County | 22,190 | 86.2% | 1,188 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Lucas County | 8,634 | 40.6% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 20/100 |
| Monroe County | 7,577 | 47.6% | 1,095 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 34/100 |
Internet in Marion County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 18.0% of homes in Melcher-Dallas to 94.0% in Knoxville; by ZIP code, from 6.8% in 50214 (Otley) to 88.4% in 50138 (Knoxville). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Marion County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | 12,850 | 80.0% | 1,106 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Knoxville | 10,297 | 94.0% | 1,874 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Pleasantville | 2,905 | 29.9% | 1,186 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 56/100 |
| Otley | 1,958 | 21.8% | 997 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 65/100 |
| Melcher-Dallas | 1,165 | 18.0% | 1,114 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 50/100 |
| Swan | 875 | 21.1% | 728 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Bussey | 792 | 0.9% | 918 Mbps | 4 | D | 38/100 |
| Harvey | 664 | 17.8% | 751 Mbps | 6 | C- | 41/100 |
| Columbia | 553 | 0.0% | 945 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 21/100 |
| Dallas | 454 | 13.2% | 1,089 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Tracy | 427 | 4.7% | 877 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 32/100 |
| Attica | 274 | 9.8% | 1,022 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 10/100 |
| Hamilton | 260 | 8.8% | 812 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 36/100 |
| Pershing | 259 | 62.2% | 1,622 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 22/100 |
| Newbern | 203 | 0.0% | 805 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 14/100 |
| Melcher | 107 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 21/100 |
ZIP codes in Marion County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50219 (Pella) | 14,206 | 73.5% | 1,065 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 63/100 |
| 50138 (Knoxville) | 11,687 | 88.4% | 1,823 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 34/100 |
| 50225 (Pleasantville) | 2,973 | 32.2% | 1,193 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 55/100 |
| 50214 (Otley) | 1,025 | 6.8% | 670 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 68/100 |
| 50044 (Bussey) | 817 | 0.0% | 947 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 37/100 |
| 50062 (Melcher-Dallas) | 799 | 15.9% | 1,154 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 42/100 |
| 50163 (Melcher-Dallas) | 723 | 19.8% | 1,091 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 50/100 |
| 50256 (Tracy) | 516 | 3.9% | 889 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 32/100 |
| 50119 (Harvey) | 451 | 10.6% | 596 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 50252 (Swan) | 271 | 0.0% | 292 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 44/100 |
| 50116 (Hamilton) | 238 | 9.7% | 673 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 41/100 |
| 50057 (Columbia) | 217 | 0.0% | 972 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Marion County?
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, Mediacom 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 Marion County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Pella Fiber | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Sully Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Marion County Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Marion County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 76.5% coverage in Marion County.
At a national level, based on 2455 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 Marion County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Marion County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Marion County 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marion County
Based on data reported by Marion County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom and Pella Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Marion 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.
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 | Marion County 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marion County?
Of the providers in Marion County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Marion County 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Marion County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Marion County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marion County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Marion County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
Windstream Fiber in Marion County, IA
Availability:
40.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,949 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 40.0% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,949 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Marion County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pella Fiber in Marion County, IA
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pella Fiber offers Fiber service to 30.5% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Pella Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Marion County, IA
Availability:
9.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 9.9% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lisco Fiber in Marion County, IA
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 5.6% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Lisco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.9% of Marion 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 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
618 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 618 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 392 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Marion County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Marion County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.8% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 74 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Sully Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
Mediacom Cable in Marion County, IA
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 71.9% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
Windstream DSL in Marion County, IA
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
127 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.2% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 127 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Marion County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Marion 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 Marion County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Pella Fiber. 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 Marion County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Marion County, available to 94.5% 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.