Best Internet Providers in Northwood, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Northwood, IA
Northwood 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 Northwood.
Ranks compare Northwood with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Northwood, IA at a Glance
Northwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WCTA Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Northwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Northwood, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Northwood 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 Northwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.08% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Northwood?
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 Northwood
How Northwood Compares to Places Its Size
Northwood's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Northwood | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Worth County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 100.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | bottom 35% | 1,198 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | bottom 37% | 4.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 5% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 18% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 74% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,926 | bottom 35% | $78,740 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Northwood, against 100.0% across Worth County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Northwood are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,926 (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 Northwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Northwood?
WCTA Broadband Fiber in Northwood, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WCTA Broadband offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Northwood homes. Across the city, WCTA Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Northwood, IA
Availability:
13.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 13.0% of Northwood homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Northwood?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Northwood, IA
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Northwood 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 Northwood, IA
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Northwood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Northwood, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Northwood 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 Northwood, IA
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Northwood 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 Northwood?
Mediacom Cable in Northwood, IA
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 76.6% of Northwood homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Northwood?
CenturyLink DSL in Northwood, IA
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.4% of Northwood homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Northwood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Northwood has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Northwood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Northwood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50459 | 3,061 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 40/100 |
How Northwood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Northwood that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 3 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Manly has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Glenville, MN the fewest (90.4%); Northwood has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood (this page) | 2,705 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 38/100 |
| Manly | 1,605 | 100.0% | 1,166 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 48/100 |
| Glenville, MN | 1,396 | 90.4% | 3,212 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 29/100 |
| Kensett | 673 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Joice | 518 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Hanlontown | 482 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Grafton | 450 | 99.1% | 1,356 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Myrtle, MN | 336 | 43.8% | 522 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 26/100 |
| Carpenter | 242 | 100.0% | 7,421 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 60/100 |
| Silver Lake | 220 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 82/100 |
| London, MN | 159 | 29.6% | 402 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Northwood?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom and WCTA Broadband 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 Northwood
| WCTA Broadband | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| GigFire | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Northwood Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Northwood residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.09 out of 5 stars and 76.6% coverage in Northwood.
At a national level, based on 1686 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 Northwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Northwood, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwood Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Northwood
Based on data reported by Northwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and WCTA Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Northwood. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwood Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Northwood?
Of the providers in Northwood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Northwood 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. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Northwood, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Northwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Northwood Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| WCTA Broadband | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Northwood?
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 Northwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and WCTA Broadband. 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 Northwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- WCTA Broadband, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Northwood, available to 100.0% 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.