Best Internet Providers in Monroe County, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monroe County, IA
Monroe County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Monroe County.
Ranks compare Monroe County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Monroe County, IA at a Glance
Monroe County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Monroe County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monroe County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Monroe 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 Monroe County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.35% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monroe 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 Monroe County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Monroe County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Monroe County's report card score is tied 87th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 82nd of 99.
| Measure | Monroe County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 47.6% | 92nd of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,095 Mbps | 62nd of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | Tied 75th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 26th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 32nd of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 8th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 52nd of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | 98th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 85th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $68,728 | 70th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 82nd of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 47.6% of homes in Monroe County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Monroe County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,728 (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 Monroe County Compares to Its Neighbors
Monroe County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Davis County has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Lucas County the fewest (40.6%); Monroe County has 47.6%.
Map of Monroe County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Monroe County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County (this page) | 7,577 | 47.6% | 1,095 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 34/100 |
| Wapello County | 35,437 | 70.2% | 1,508 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 39/100 |
| Marion County | 33,414 | 65.7% | 1,327 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 49/100 |
| Mahaska County | 22,190 | 86.2% | 1,188 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Appanoose County | 12,317 | 86.3% | 1,324 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Davis County | 9,110 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Lucas County | 8,634 | 40.6% | 1,007 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 20/100 |
| Wayne County | 6,497 | 82.2% | 841 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 26/100 |
Internet in Monroe County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Monroe County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albia | 4,692 | 46.9% | 1,208 Mbps | 5 | C | 37/100 |
| Lovilia | 715 | 32.7% | 1,079 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 28/100 |
| Melrose | 617 | 45.2% | 822 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Avery | 556 | 82.7% | 1,073 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Hiteman | 275 | 31.6% | 702 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 32/100 |
| Marysville | 156 | 45.5% | 1,178 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 31/100 |
| Weller | 149 | 0.0% | 447 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Georgetown | 147 | 0.0% | 141 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 27/100 |
ZIP codes in Monroe County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52531 (Albia) | 5,770 | 48.8% | 1,133 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 36/100 |
| 50150 (Lovilia) | 809 | 32.0% | 1,130 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 25/100 |
| 52569 (Melrose) | 576 | 37.9% | 815 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
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 Monroe County
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Monroe County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Monroe County Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Monroe County 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 94.3% coverage in Monroe County.
At a national level, based on 1388 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 Monroe County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monroe County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual 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 | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monroe County
Based on data reported by Monroe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Monroe County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,029 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 | Monroe County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual 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 | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
Of the providers in Monroe County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monroe 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Monroe County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monroe County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual 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 | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Monroe County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Windstream Fiber in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
27.4%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,951 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.4% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,951 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Monroe County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
26.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 26.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,398 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,398 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 428 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Monroe County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.4% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Monroe 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 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
23.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 79 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
510 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 510 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 1,000, with an average of 141 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
151 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 151 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 county.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Mediacom Cable in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
59.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 59.9% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Windstream DSL in Monroe County, IA
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
102 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.1% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 102 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 county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Monroe County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Monroe 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 Monroe County 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 Monroe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Monroe County, available to 94.3% 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.