14 Best Internet Providers in Muscatine County, IA
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Muscatine County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,592 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Muscatine County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Muscatine County has 14 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 Muscatine County.
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Muscatine County has 14 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 Muscatine County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Muscatien Power & Water
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Liberty Communications
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Mediacom
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Above are the top 4 providers in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Muscatine County, IA?
Muscatien Power & Water is the highest-rated internet provider in Muscatine County based on 52 Iowa customer reviews, and Muscatien Power & Water has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Muscatine County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Muscatine County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Muscatine County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Muscatine County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Muscatien Power & Water is the best internet service provider for Muscatine County residents. Muscatien Power & Water was rated at an average of 3.60 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 58.9% coverage in Muscatine County.
At a national level, based on 2340 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Muscatien Power & Water is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.60 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Muscatine County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Muscatien Power & Water.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Muscatine County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatien Power & Water | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Night Owl | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| WTC Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Louisa Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Liberty Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 200 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Muscatine County
| ISP / Tech Type | Muscatine County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink |  (1) | (1) | (14) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Muscatine County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Muscatien Power & Water. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Muscatine County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Muscatien Power & Water. This indicates Muscatien Power & Water reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Muscatine County?
Iowa customers rate Muscatien Power & Water 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.
Muscatien Power & Water received a local rating of 3.20 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Muscatine County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Muscatine County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Muscatine County
| ISP / Tech Type | Muscatine County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Muscatien Power & Water | (5) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (1) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WTC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Muscatine 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 Muscatine County below, including the metrics used and how Muscatine County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Muscatine County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Muscatine County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.53% | 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. | 3,592 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 Muscatine County. | 6.8 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 70% | 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. | 71% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Muscatine County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Muscatine County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Muscatine County is high with a score of 54 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Muscatine County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Muscatine 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.
91% of Muscatine County households have an internet connection despite having 99.75% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Muscatine 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 Muscatine County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Muscatine County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Muscatine County is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Muscatine County's average household income is $72,869 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 higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Muscatine 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, 6% 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 Muscatine County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Muscatine County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Muscatine County?
Muscatien Power & Water Fiber in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Muscatien Power & Water offers Fiber service to 66.1% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Muscatien Power & Water Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fiber in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Liberty Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WTC Communications Fiber in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WTC Communications offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, WTC Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Night Owl Fiber in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Muscatine County?
Mediacom Cable in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 11.2% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Muscatine County?
Centurylink DSL in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 73.5% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 40, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
WTC Communications DSL in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
WTC Communications offers DSL service to 7.7% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, WTC Communications DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 6.7% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 96 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 52, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Muscatine County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Muscatine County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Muscatine 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 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
75.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
348 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 348 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 176 Mbps throughout the county.
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 59 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Night Owl Fixed Wireless in Muscatine County, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Muscatine County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County is Muscatien Power & Water.
- The fastest internet provider should be Muscatien Power & Water. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Muscatien Power & Water may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Muscatine County is Muscatien Power & Water.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Muscatine 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 Muscatine County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Muscatine 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 Muscatine County's B+ ISP Report Card and 54 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100