12 Best Internet Providers in Marion County, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Marion County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marion County, IA?

Pella Fiber is the best internet provider in Marion County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Pella Fiber 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. Unfortunately, Pella Fiber is an option for 30.51% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Marion County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Marion County Internet Providers

Based on 39 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Pella Fiber is the best internet service provider for Marion County residents. Pella Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lisco wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 5.6% coverage in Marion County.

At a national level, based on 2192 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Lisco is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Marion County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Lisco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Pella Fiber, Lisco, and Reasnor Telephone Company 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Windstream	2,000 Mbps
	Sully Telephone Association	1,000 Mbps
	Lisco	1,000 Mbps
	Pella Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 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 Marion County

Based on data reported by Marion County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Pella Fiber, Lisco, and Reasnor Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 2,000 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marion County?

Iowa customers rate Lisco 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.

Lisco received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Pella Fiber is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Marion County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Marion County

Marion 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 Marion County below, including the metrics used and how Marion County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Marion County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Marion County	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Marion County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.93%	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.	939 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 Marion County.	7.7	7.3	6.8

 

Marion County Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Marion County	Iowa	USA
	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.	10%	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.	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.	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.	66%	71%	76%

Marion County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Marion County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Marion County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Marion County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Marion 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 Marion County households have an internet connection despite having 97.04% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Marion 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 Marion County?

How Much Speed does a Marion County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Marion County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Marion County's average household income is $84,684 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than 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.

Marion County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Marion County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Marion County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% 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 Marion County?

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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 Pella Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Pella Fiber, Lisco, and Reasnor Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lisco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Marion County is Lisco.
• HughesNet, US Cellular, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Marion 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 Marion County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Marion 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 Marion County's B- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.