13 Best Internet Providers in Mason City, IA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mason City, IA?

CLtel is the best internet provider in Mason City based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, CLtel had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mason City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, CLtel is an option for 21.99% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mason City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mason City Internet Providers

Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, CLtel is the best internet service provider for Mason City residents. CLtel 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 68.0% coverage in Mason City.

At a national level, based on 2293 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, WCTA Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mason City?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CLtel. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Mason City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	WCTA Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	CLtel	1,000 Mbps
	Centurylink	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Router 12 Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CLtel. This indicates CLtel reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mason City?

Iowa customers rate CLtel 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.

CLtel received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mason City customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mason City

Mason City 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 city 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 Mason City below, including the metrics used and how Mason City compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Mason City ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Mason City	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mason City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	95.90%	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.	4,854 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 Mason City.	9.9	7.3	6.8

 

Mason City Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mason City	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	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.	6%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	72%	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.	72%	71%	76%

Mason City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mason City is A, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mason City is high with a score of 43 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mason City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mason City ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

87% of Mason City households have an internet connection despite having 99.99% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Mason City 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 Cities Compare to Mason City?

How Much Speed does a Mason City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mason City is 2.1, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mason City's average household income is $65,142 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and lower than 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.

Mason City also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Mason City has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mason City households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mason City?

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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 CLtel.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CLtel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mason City is CLtel.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Mason City, 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 Mason City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mason City 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 Mason City's A ISP Report Card and 43 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.