8 Best Internet Providers in Norway, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Norway, 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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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 Norway ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Norway, IA?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Norway

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Norway Internet Providers

Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, South Slope is the best internet service provider for Norway residents. South Slope was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.25 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Norway.

At a national level, based on 1412 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, South Slope is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.55 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Norway?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Norway

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	South Slope	1,000 Mbps
	ATC Communications (Iowa)	1,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	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 Norway

Based on data reported by Norway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ATC Communications (Iowa), Mediacom, and South Slope. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Norway. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with South Slope. This indicates South Slope reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Norway?

Iowa customers rate South Slope 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.

South Slope received a local rating of 3.90 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Norway customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Norway

Norway 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 Norway below, including the metrics used and how Norway compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Norway ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Norway	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Norway that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	9.46%	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.	685 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 Norway.	3.7	7.3	6.8

 

Norway Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Norway	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.	2.5	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.	10%	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.	91%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	79%	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.	79%	71%	76%

Norway ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Norway is D+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Norway is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Norway have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Norway 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.

88% of Norway households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Norway 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 Norway?

How Much Speed does a Norway Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Norway is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Norway’s average household income is $89,833 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than 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.

Norway 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, 10% 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 Norway has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Norway households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Norway?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Norway?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Norway?

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Norway?

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 Norway is South Slope.
• The fastest internet provider should be ATC Communications (Iowa), Mediacom, and South Slope. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, South Slope may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Norway is South Slope.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Norway, 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 Norway compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Norway 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 Norway’s D+ ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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