Best Internet Providers in Melrose, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Melrose, IA
Melrose has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Melrose.
Ranks compare Melrose with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Melrose, IA at a Glance
Melrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
BST Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Melrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Melrose, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Melrose 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 Melrose, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.39% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Melrose?
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 Melrose
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- GRM Networks - fiber coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Farmers Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- BST Wifi - fiber coverage map
How Melrose Compares to Places Its Size
Melrose's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Melrose | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Monroe County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 45.2% | bottom 39% | 47.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 822 Mbps | bottom 30% | 1,095 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.3 | top 47% | 4.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 48% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,015 | bottom 49% | $68,728 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 45.2% of homes in Melrose, against 47.6% across Monroe County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Melrose are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,015 (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 Melrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
Mediacom Fiber in Melrose, IA
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 28.8% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
GRM Networks Fiber in Melrose, IA
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GRM Networks offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Melrose homes. Across the city, GRM Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Melrose, IA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Melrose, IA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 6.6% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BST Wifi Fiber in Melrose, IA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fiber service to 5.2% of Melrose homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fiber has speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Melrose, IA
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Melrose homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 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 25, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Melrose, IA
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Melrose homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Melrose, IA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Melrose, IA
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.2% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 83 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Melrose, IA
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.5% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Melrose, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Melrose?
Windstream DSL in Melrose, IA
Availability:
67.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
109 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 67.4% of Melrose homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 109 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Melrose from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Melrose by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Melrose has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Melrose
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Melrose
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52569 | 576 | 37.9% | 815 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 28/100 |
How Melrose Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Melrose that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Moravia has the most homes with fiber (70.9%) and Russell the fewest (10.6%); Melrose has 45.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose (this page) | 617 | 45.2% | 822 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Moravia | 1,456 | 70.9% | 1,336 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 32/100 |
| Russell | 1,259 | 10.6% | 216 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 13/100 |
| Mystic | 617 | 98.1% | 1,433 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Promise City | 340 | 58.8% | 628 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Plano | 219 | 71.2% | 752 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 28/100 |
| Rathbun | 212 | 97.2% | 1,456 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Weller | 149 | 0.0% | 447 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Georgetown | 147 | 0.0% | 141 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 27/100 |
| Walnut City | 102 | 100.0% | 1,333 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Garfield | 54 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Melrose?
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 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 Melrose
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| GRM Networks | 1,000 |
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| BST Wifi | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Melrose Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Melrose residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 81.5% coverage in Melrose.
At a national level, based on 1370 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 Melrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Melrose, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose 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 | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Melrose
Based on data reported by Melrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Melrose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | Melrose 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 | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Melrose?
Of the providers in Melrose, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Melrose 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Melrose, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Melrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Melrose Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (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 Melrose?
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 Melrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Melrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Melrose, available to 89.8% 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.