Best Internet Providers in North Washington, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Washington, IA
North Washington has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in North Washington.
Ranks compare North Washington with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Washington, IA at a Glance
North Washington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Harmony Telephone Co
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 North Washington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Washington, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North Washington 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 North Washington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 70.05% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Washington?
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 North Washington
- Harmony Telephone Co - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How North Washington Compares to Places Its Size
North Washington's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | North Washington | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Chickasaw County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 74.1% | top 50% | 75.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 860 Mbps | bottom 32% | 1,120 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | top 34% | 7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 34% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 64% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,296 | top 28% | $75,568 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 74.1% of homes in North Washington, against 75.2% across Chickasaw County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in North Washington are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,296 (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 North Washington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Washington?
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in North Washington, IA
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 74.1% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Washington?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of North Washington homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
70.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of North Washington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.3% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in North Washington, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Washington?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in North Washington, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in North Washington?
Windstream DSL in North Washington, IA
Availability:
44.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 44.9% of North Washington homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 147 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Washington from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Washington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Washington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in North Washington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
How North Washington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Washington that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Jerico has the most homes with fiber (91.7%) and Bassett the fewest (0.0%); North Washington has 74.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington (this page) | 374 | 74.1% | 860 Mbps | 5 | C | 36/100 |
| New Hampton | 4,677 | 91.7% | 1,539 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Elma | 952 | 20.4% | 1,150 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 28/100 |
| Ionia | 811 | 9.0% | 480 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 36/100 |
| Colwell | 753 | 58.3% | 4,309 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 13/100 |
| Alta Vista | 726 | 62.5% | 789 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 33/100 |
| Republic | 335 | 11.9% | 543 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Jerico | 300 | 91.7% | 951 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Chickasaw | 143 | 0.0% | 370 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 38/100 |
| Lourdes | 123 | 14.6% | 542 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 37/100 |
| Bassett | 45 | 0.0% | 133 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Washington?
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, Harmony Telephone Co 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 North Washington
| Harmony Telephone Co | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for North Washington Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Washington 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 54.8% coverage in North Washington.
At a national level, based on 1295 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 North Washington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Washington, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Washington 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Washington
Based on data reported by North Washington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Harmony Telephone Co. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in North Washington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 802 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 | North Washington 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Washington?
Of the providers in North Washington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Washington 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 North Washington, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Washington
| ISP / Tech Type | North Washington 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (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 North Washington?
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 North Washington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Harmony Telephone Co. 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 North Washington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in North Washington, available to 95.5% 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.