Best Internet Providers in Mason City, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mason City, IA
Mason City has 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Mason City.
Ranks compare Mason City with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mason City, IA at a Glance
Mason City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Router 12 Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Mason City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mason City, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Mason City based on 48 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mason City?
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 Mason City
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CLtel - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fiber coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- WCTA Broadband - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Mason City Compares to Places Its Size
Mason City's report card score is in the top 4% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Mason City | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 96.8% | top 20% | 97.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,851 Mbps | top 24% | 3,719 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.8 | top 5% | 8.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 3% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 5% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 21% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | bottom 18% | 71% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 21% | 75% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $68,974 | bottom 22% | $73,277 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 11% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 96.8% of homes in Mason City, against 97.1% across Cerro Gordo County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Mason City are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,974 (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 Mason City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mason City?
Metronet Fiber in Mason City, IA
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 93.1% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
CLtel Fiber in Mason City, IA
Availability:
22.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CLtel offers Fiber service to 22.0% of Mason City homes. Across the city, CLtel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Mason City, IA
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 18.5% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Router 12 Networks Fiber in Mason City, IA
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fiber service to 8.6% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Mason City, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Mason City homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband 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 Mason City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Mason City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Mason City homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 116 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Mason City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% of Mason City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Mason City, IA
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mason City?
Mediacom Cable in Mason City, IA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 96.7% of Mason City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mason City?
CenturyLink DSL in Mason City, IA
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 91.9% of Mason City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 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 50, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Mason City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mason City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mason City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mason City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50401 | 29,005 | 96.8% | 4,800 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 42/100 |
How Mason City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mason City that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Manly has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Nora Springs the fewest (95.2%); Mason City has 96.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City (this page) | 27,533 | 96.8% | 4,851 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 41/100 |
| Clear Lake | 8,658 | 99.9% | 1,002 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| Nora Springs | 1,924 | 95.2% | 7,811 Mbps | 5 | B | 69/100 |
| Manly | 1,605 | 100.0% | 1,166 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 48/100 |
| Rockwell | 1,502 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 55/100 |
| Portland | 744 | 96.8% | 4,778 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 55/100 |
| Plymouth | 666 | 96.4% | 7,584 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 64/100 |
| Rock Falls | 427 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Freeman | 312 | 100.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Hanford | 245 | 100.0% | 2,686 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Emery | 80 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mason City?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mason City
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Router 12 Networks | 1,000 |
| CLtel | 1,000 |
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mason City Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mason City 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 94.7% coverage in Mason City.
At a national level, based on 2597 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 Mason City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mason City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mason City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (1) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mason City
Based on data reported by Mason City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Mason City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mason City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mason City?
Of the providers in Mason City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mason City 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Mason City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mason City
| ISP / Tech Type | Mason City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CLtel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (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 Mason City?
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 Mason City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mason City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mason City, available to 99.5% 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.