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Best Internet Providers in Newbern, IA

All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Newbern has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Newbern.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber0.0%Marion County 65.7%bottom 22%
Average top speed805 MbpsMarion County 1,327 Mbpsbottom 29%
Providers64.2 at a typical addresstop 49%
Homes with internet84%Marion County 89%bottom 41%
ISP Report CardD-score 15 of 100bottom 16%
Connectivity index14/100Marion County 49/100bottom 5%

Ranks compare Newbern with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Newbern, IA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Newbern ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestNextlinkUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.40 out of 5 by its customers, available to 87.19% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Newbern Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

91.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(99)

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1-866-558-4090 Price: Starting at $19.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

47.8%

13 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Fixed Wireless

70.9%

76 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

96.6%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

96.6%

832 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

87.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

87.2%

49 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

44.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

44.8%

215 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

BST Wifi

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

39.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

39.4%

38 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

28.6%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: Starting at $29.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Newbern.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Newbern residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

28.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Newbern residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Newbern ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Newbern, IA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Newbern 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 Newbern, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 87.19% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Newbern?

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.

Newbern, IA map of internet availability

How Newbern Compares to Places Its Size

Newbern's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.

D-score 15 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 16%
14/100Marion County 49/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 5%
Measure Newbern Rank among US places under 1,000 people Marion County Iowa US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 0.0% bottom 22% 65.7% 84.3% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 805 Mbps bottom 29% 1,327 Mbps 3,256 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.2 top 49% 7.2 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.3 bottom 36% 2.4 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 4% bottom 20% 10% 12% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 90% bottom 34% 95% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 84% bottom 41% 89% 89% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 20% bottom 3% 66% 72% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 69% bottom 41% 78% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $102,124 top 11% $85,303 $82,468 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 16% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Newbern, against 65.7% across Marion County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Newbern are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $102,124 (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 Newbern

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

Nextlink logo

Availability:

96.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

832 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 832 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 489 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

87.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

49 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Newbern homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

70.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

76 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

Verizon logo

Availability:

44.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

215 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 215 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

39.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

38 Mbps

BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.4% of Newbern homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from BST Wifi in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Newbern, IA

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

28.6%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Newbern from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Newbern?

Windstream DSL in Newbern, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

47.8%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(52)

Avg. Download Speed

13 Mbps

Windstream offers DSL service to 47.8% of Newbern homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 13 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Newbern from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Newbern by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Newbern

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Newbern

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Newbern Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Newbern that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Chariton has the most homes with fiber (62.1%) and Melcher-Dallas the fewest (18.0%); Newbern has 0.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Newbern (this page)203 0.0%805 Mbps4.2D-14/100
Chariton5,032 62.1%1,437 Mbps5.4C+26/100
Melcher-Dallas1,165 18.0%1,114 Mbps4.8C-50/100
Lacona817 0.0%594 Mbps2.9D-24/100
Columbia553 0.0%945 Mbps3.8D-21/100
Williamson483 0.0%642 Mbps5.2D20/100
Dallas454 13.2%1,089 Mbps3.9D+38/100
Liberty Center348 0.0%934 Mbps4.5D44/100
Norwood321 0.0%340 Mbps4.5D-25/100
Oakley308 0.0%254 Mbps3.5D-7/100
Melcher107 0.0%1,000 Mbps4D21/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Newbern?

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, Nextlink 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 Newbern

Max Advertised Speed in Newbern, IA
Nextlink1,000
Verizon300
Viasat100
Windstream100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
BST Wifi50
HughesNet25
Rise Broadband25

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Customer Ratings for Newbern Internet Providers

Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Newbern 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 44.8% coverage in Newbern.

At a national level, based on 1294 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 Newbern Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Newbern, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeNewbern OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Newbern

Based on data reported by Newbern ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Newbern. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 832 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 TypeNewbern SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (3)3.5 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Newbern?

Of the providers in Newbern, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Newbern 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 Newbern, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Newbern

ISP / Tech TypeNewbern AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
WindstreamNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (3)3 of 5 stars (99)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Rise BroadbandNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (18)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BST WifiNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa

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Steve S.

ImOn Communications Fiber

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Metronet Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 14, 2026

great

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tim W

ImOn Communications Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 08, 2026

Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Diane

Comelec Internet Services

5 of 5 stars September 01, 2026

Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Newbern?

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 Newbern is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Newbern is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Newbern, available to 96.6% 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.