2 Best Internet Providers in Mount Sterling, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mount Sterling, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mount Sterling, IA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mount Sterling, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mount Sterling

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mount Sterling Internet Providers

Based on 5 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mount Sterling residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 322 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Sterling?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mount Sterling

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Van Buren Telephone Co.	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Sterling

Based on data reported by Mount Sterling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Van Buren Telephone Co.. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mount Sterling. 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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mount Sterling?

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 higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Mount Sterling, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Mount Sterling

Mount Sterling 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 city 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 Mount Sterling below, including the metrics used and how Mount Sterling compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Mount Sterling ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Sterling	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mount Sterling that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.49%	84.32%	71.53%
	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.	995 Mbps	3,256 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Mount Sterling.	1.9	6.8	7.1

 

Mount Sterling Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mount Sterling	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	8%	12%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	83%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	64%	89%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	45%	72%	76%
	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.	45%	73%	77%

Mount Sterling ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mount Sterling is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mount Sterling is high with a score of 20 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mount Sterling have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mount Sterling ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

64% of Mount Sterling households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 45% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 45% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 45% subscribe to it. A very low number of Mount Sterling 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 Cities Compare to Mount Sterling?

How Much Speed does a Mount Sterling Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mount Sterling is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mount Sterling’s average household income is $64,398 which is lower than the Iowa average of $82,468 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Mount Sterling also has 3% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Mount Sterling has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mount Sterling households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 55% 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 Mount Sterling?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mount Sterling?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Mount Sterling, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mount Sterling?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Mount Sterling, IA.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mount Sterling?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Sterling?

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 Mount Sterling is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Van Buren Telephone Co.. 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 Mount Sterling is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Van Buren Telephone Co., and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling’s C ISP Report Card and 20 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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