Best Internet Providers in Melbourne, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Melbourne, IA
Melbourne 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 Melbourne.
Ranks compare Melbourne with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Melbourne, IA at a Glance
Melbourne Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Partner Communications Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Melbourne ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melbourne, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Melbourne 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 Melbourne, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.72% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne
- Partner Communications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Partner Communications Cooperative - dsl coverage map
- LightNet - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Melbourne Compares to Places Its Size
Melbourne's report card score is in the top 42% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Melbourne | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Marshall County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 94.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 3,803 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 29% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 20% | 66% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,019 | top 44% | $76,146 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Melbourne, against 94.5% across Marshall County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Melbourne are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,019 (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 Melbourne
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melbourne?
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 96.9% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
LightNet Fiber in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, LightNet 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 Melbourne?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
132 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 132 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melbourne?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Melbourne, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Melbourne?
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL in Melbourne, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers DSL service to 96.9% of Melbourne homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Melbourne by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Melbourne has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Melbourne
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Melbourne
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50162 | 1,235 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 43/100 |
How Melbourne Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Melbourne that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, State Center has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Collins the fewest (65.5%); Melbourne has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (this page) | 1,070 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| State Center | 1,995 | 99.8% | 1,499 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Baxter | 1,637 | 93.1% | 958 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 43/100 |
| Collins | 1,094 | 65.5% | 1,281 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 55/100 |
| Rhodes | 667 | 85.8% | 903 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 43/100 |
| Laurel | 601 | 91.3% | 943 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 67/100 |
| Ferguson | 494 | 74.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Haverhill | 398 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 53/100 |
| Van Cleve | 253 | 93.3% | 957 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 49/100 |
| LaMoille | 222 | 99.1% | 991 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 39/100 |
| Marietta | 172 | 87.2% | 1,140 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melbourne?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Partner Communications 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 Melbourne
| Partner Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Melbourne. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Melbourne Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Melbourne residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 37.1% coverage in Melbourne.
At a national level, based on 2245 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 Melbourne Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Melbourne, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melbourne Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Melbourne
Based on data reported by Melbourne ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Partner Communications Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Melbourne. 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melbourne Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Melbourne?
Of the providers in Melbourne, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Melbourne 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 Melbourne, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Melbourne
| ISP / Tech Type | Melbourne Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 |
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 Melbourne?
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 Melbourne is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Partner Communications Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Melbourne is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Melbourne, available to 97.6% 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.