Best Internet Providers in Minerva, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Minerva, IA
Minerva has 9 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 Minerva.
Ranks compare Minerva with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Minerva, IA at a Glance
Minerva Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Minerva Valley Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
LightNet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Minerva ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Minerva, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Minerva 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 Minerva, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 81.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Minerva?
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 Minerva
- Minerva Valley Companies - fiber coverage map
- LightNet - fiber coverage map
- Partner Communications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Partner Communications Cooperative - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
How Minerva Compares to Places Its Size
Minerva's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 36%.
| Measure | Minerva | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Marshall County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.0% | top 35% | 94.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 951 Mbps | bottom 37% | 3,803 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $100,381 | top 12% | $76,146 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 95.0% of homes in Minerva, against 94.5% across Marshall County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Minerva are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,381 (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 Minerva
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Minerva?
Minerva Valley Companies Fiber in Minerva, IA
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Minerva Valley Companies offers Fiber service to 67.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, Minerva Valley Companies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
LightNet Fiber in Minerva, IA
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 41.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, LightNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber in Minerva, IA
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 20.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Minerva?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Minerva, IA
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Minerva homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Minerva, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Minerva 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 Minerva, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Minerva, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Minerva, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Minerva homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Minerva?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Minerva, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Minerva?
CenturyLink DSL in Minerva, IA
Availability:
22.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 22.7% of Minerva homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL in Minerva, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers DSL service to 9.2% of Minerva homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in Minerva by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Minerva
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Minerva
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Minerva Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Minerva that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, State Center has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Marshalltown the fewest (94.8%); Minerva has 95.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva (this page) | 119 | 95.0% | 951 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 47/100 |
| Marshalltown | 29,663 | 94.8% | 4,748 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 49/100 |
| State Center | 1,995 | 99.8% | 1,499 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Union | 720 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Albion | 686 | 91.5% | 924 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 32/100 |
| Liscomb | 528 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 54/100 |
| Clemons | 353 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Dunbar | 288 | 63.5% | 1,018 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| St. Anthony | 230 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 47/100 |
| 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 Minerva?
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, Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and Minerva Valley Companies 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 Minerva
| Minerva Valley Companies | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Partner Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| Mediacom | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Minerva Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Minerva residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 41.2% coverage in Minerva.
At a national level, based on 1705 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 Minerva Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Minerva, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Minerva Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Minerva
Based on data reported by Minerva ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and Minerva Valley Companies. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Minerva. 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 | Minerva Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Minerva?
Of the providers in Minerva, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Minerva 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. Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Minerva, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Minerva
| ISP / Tech Type | Minerva Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| LightNet | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (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 Minerva?
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 Minerva is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative and Minerva Valley Companies. 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 Minerva is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Minerva, available to 81.5% 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.