Best Internet Providers in Mitchell County, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mitchell County, IA
Mitchell County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Mitchell County.
Ranks compare Mitchell County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Mitchell County, IA at a Glance
Mitchell County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
OmniTel Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Osage Municipal Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Mitchell County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mitchell County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mitchell County 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 Mitchell County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.35% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mitchell County?
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 Mitchell County
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Osage Municipal Utilities - cable coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Osage Municipal Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Osage Municipal Utilities - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Mitchell County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Mitchell County's report card score is tied 55th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 29th of 99.
| Measure | Mitchell County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 56.3% | 86th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,328 Mbps | 8th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 70th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 62nd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 21st of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 8th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 28th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 15th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $76,943 | 36th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 57th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 56.3% of homes in Mitchell County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Mitchell County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,943 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Mitchell County Compares to Its Neighbors
Mitchell County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Worth County has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Floyd County the fewest (62.5%); Mitchell County has 56.3%.
Map of Mitchell County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Mitchell County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County (this page) | 10,565 | 56.3% | 4,328 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Cerro Gordo County | 43,127 | 97.1% | 3,719 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 45/100 |
| Mower County, MN | 40,029 | 87.0% | 4,153 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Floyd County | 15,627 | 62.5% | 5,246 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Chickasaw County | 12,012 | 75.2% | 1,120 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
| Howard County | 9,469 | 66.4% | 2,103 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Worth County | 7,443 | 100.0% | 1,198 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 47/100 |
Internet in Mitchell County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Mitchell County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage | 4,631 | 17.4% | 1,297 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 45/100 |
| St. Ansgar | 1,949 | 94.5% | 7,211 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 59/100 |
| Stacyville | 743 | 99.2% | 7,937 Mbps | 5.8 | A- | 48/100 |
| McIntire | 502 | 80.9% | 6,501 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Orchard | 490 | 39.2% | 3,542 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 24/100 |
| New Haven | 457 | 94.1% | 7,874 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Rock Creek | 456 | 70.8% | 4,658 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 61/100 |
| Carpenter | 242 | 100.0% | 7,421 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 60/100 |
| Little Cedar | 222 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 51/100 |
| Toeterville | 170 | 77.1% | 6,365 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 39/100 |
| Meyer | 154 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 50/100 |
| Otranto | 145 | 62.1% | 4,443 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Mitchell | 124 | 100.0% | 728 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Mona | 35 | 8.6% | 679 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 65/100 |
ZIP codes in Mitchell County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50461 (Osage) | 5,631 | 27.3% | 1,830 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 46/100 |
| 50472 (St. Ansgar) | 2,339 | 91.5% | 7,071 Mbps | 4.5 | B | 60/100 |
| 50476 (Stacyville) | 752 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 49/100 |
| 50455 (McIntire) | 369 | 94.8% | 7,596 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 52/100 |
| 50460 (Orchard) | 325 | 33.2% | 2,926 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 35/100 |
| 50454 (Little Cedar) | 145 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 51/100 |
| 50426 (Carpenter) | 92 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4 | B+ | 65/100 |
| 50481 (Toeterville) | 21 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B+ | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mitchell County?
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, OmniTel Communications 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 Mitchell County
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Router 12 Networks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Mitchell County Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mitchell County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. OmniTel Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 48.0% coverage in Mitchell County.
At a national level, based on 1732 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 Mitchell County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mitchell County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mitchell County 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 | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mitchell County
Based on data reported by Mitchell County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Mitchell County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Mitchell County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mitchell County?
Of the providers in Mitchell County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mitchell County 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. OmniTel Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Mitchell County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mitchell County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mitchell County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Mitchell County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mitchell County?
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 48.0% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Osage Municipal Utilities Fiber in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Osage Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Osage Municipal Utilities Fiber has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mitchell County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 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 130 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
70.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
843 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.6% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 843 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 396 Mbps throughout the county.
Osage Municipal Utilities Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Osage Municipal Utilities offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.1% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Osage Municipal Utilities Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.8% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
153 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 153 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mitchell County?
Osage Municipal Utilities Cable in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Osage Municipal Utilities offers Cable service to 37.4% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Osage Municipal Utilities Cable has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 36.1% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mitchell County?
CenturyLink DSL in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 41.6% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
21.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 21.2% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 119 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mitchell County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Mitchell County, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.6% of Mitchell County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Mitchell County?
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 Mitchell County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. 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 Mitchell County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Mitchell County, available to 99.4% 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.