Best Internet Providers in Montrose, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Montrose, IA
Montrose has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Montrose.
Ranks compare Montrose with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Montrose, IA at a Glance
Montrose Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Montrose ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montrose, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Montrose 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 Montrose, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.96% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Montrose?
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 Montrose
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Danville Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Montrose Compares to Places Its Size
Montrose's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Montrose | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lee County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.1% | top 47% | 72.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,665 Mbps | top 45% | 987 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 22% | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 24% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,605 | bottom 31% | $64,710 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 4% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.1% of homes in Montrose, against 72.6% across Lee County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Montrose are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,605 (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 Montrose
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montrose?
Windstream Fiber in Montrose, IA
Availability:
68.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 68.8% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Montrose, IA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Danville Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Danville Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Montrose, IA
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montrose?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montrose, IA
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Montrose homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Montrose, IA
Availability:
48.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Montrose homes. Across the city, 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montrose, IA
Availability:
32.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.5% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montrose, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Montrose 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 Montrose, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Montrose homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Montrose?
Mediacom Cable in Montrose, IA
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 59.2% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Montrose?
Windstream DSL in Montrose, IA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
105 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 77.4% of Montrose homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 105 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Montrose from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Montrose by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Montrose has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Montrose
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Montrose
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52639 | 1,864 | 80.8% | 1,668 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 27/100 |
How Montrose Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Montrose that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 3 of them in Illinois. Among them, Keokuk has the most homes with fiber (91.8%) and Nauvoo, IL the fewest (45.0%); Montrose has 80.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose (this page) | 1,630 | 80.1% | 1,665 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 28/100 |
| Fort Madison | 11,468 | 84.7% | 960 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Keokuk | 10,804 | 91.8% | 993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Donnellson | 1,715 | 54.2% | 1,168 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 31/100 |
| Nauvoo, IL | 1,231 | 45.0% | 852 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Mooar | 742 | 99.2% | 1,985 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Summitville | 485 | 74.6% | 1,518 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 48/100 |
| Argyle | 457 | 4.2% | 292 Mbps | 3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Niota, IL | 393 | 80.9% | 842 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Charleston | 365 | 43.6% | 987 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Old Niota, IL | 167 | 40.7% | 573 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Montrose?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Montrose
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Montrose Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Montrose residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 32.5% coverage in Montrose.
At a national level, based on 2416 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 Montrose Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Montrose, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montrose
Based on data reported by Montrose ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Montrose. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,424 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Montrose 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montrose?
Of the providers in Montrose, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Montrose 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Montrose, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montrose
| ISP / Tech Type | Montrose Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Danville Mutual Telephone Company | (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 Montrose?
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 Montrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Montrose is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Montrose, available to 99.3% 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.