15 Best Internet Providers in Monona County, IA
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Monona County ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,223 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Monona County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Monona County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Monona County.
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Monona County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Monona County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Monona County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Monona County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monona County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Monona County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Monona County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 31.17% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Monona County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Monona County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Monona County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Monona County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) |  (4) |  (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mapleton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 29 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Monona County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 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 9.5% coverage in Monona County.
At a national level, based on 2274 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, WiaTel is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monona County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monona County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Northwest Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mapleton 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 Monona County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Northwest Communications | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Mapleton Communications | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Long Lines | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| WiaTel | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monona County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monona County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mapleton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Monona County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mapleton Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Monona County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,496 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Northwest Communications. This indicates Northwest Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monona County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Monona County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Monona County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monona County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monona County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mapleton Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Monona County 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 county 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 Monona County below, including the metrics used and how Monona County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Monona County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Monona County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 11.71% | 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. | 1,223 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 Monona County. | 5.7 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 88% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 84% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 57% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Monona County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Monona County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Monona County is high with a score of 30 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Monona County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Monona County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
84% of Monona County households have an internet connection despite having 98.22% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Monona County 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 Counties Compare to Monona County?
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
How Much Speed does a Monona County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Monona County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Monona County's average household income is $66,916 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for 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.
Monona County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Monona County has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Monona County households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 83% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monona County?
WiaTel Fiber in Monona County, IA
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WiaTel offers Fiber service to 9.5% of Monona County homes. Across the county, WiaTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Monona County, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monona County?
Long Lines Cable in Monona County, IA
Availability:
53.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 53.1% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Mapleton Communications Cable in Monona County, IA
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Mapleton Communications offers Cable service to 13.1% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Mapleton Communications Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Northwest Communications Cable in Monona County, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Cable service to 1.7% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monona County?
Centurylink DSL in Monona County, IA
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 54.5% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Monona County, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 9.2% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 117 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 83, with an average of 34 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Monona County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Long Lines DSL in Monona County, IA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Long Lines offers DSL service to 5.2% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Long Lines DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county. Long Lines DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Monona County from Long Lines in terms of customer satisfaction.
Northwest Communications DSL in Monona County, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers DSL service to 1.3% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monona County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
578 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 578 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 310 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
67.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.8% of Monona County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Monona County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Monona County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
51.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.3% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.9% of Monona 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 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.2% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Monona County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 134 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 91 Mbps throughout the county.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Monona County, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Monona County homes. Across the county, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Monona 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 Monona County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mapleton Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Northwest Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monona County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Nextlink, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Monona County, 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 Monona County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Monona County 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 Monona County's C ISP Report Card and 30 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100