Best Internet Providers in Norwood, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Norwood, IA
Norwood has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless 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 Norwood.
Ranks compare Norwood with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Norwood, IA at a Glance
Norwood Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
BST Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Norwood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Norwood, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Norwood 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 Norwood, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.39% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Norwood?
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 Norwood
How Norwood Compares to Places Its Size
Norwood's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.
| Measure | Norwood | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lucas County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 40.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 340 Mbps | bottom 15% | 1,007 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | top 44% | 4.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 4% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 81% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 33% | bottom 12% | 47% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 67% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $92,724 | top 17% | $63,187 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Norwood, against 40.6% across Lucas County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Norwood are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $92,724 (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 Norwood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Norwood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Norwood, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Norwood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Norwood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.3% of Norwood homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
190 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Norwood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 190 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.5% of Norwood homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
33.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.6% of Norwood homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Norwood, IA
Availability:
33.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
686 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.3% of Norwood homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 686 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 445 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Norwood?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Norwood, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Norwood?
Windstream DSL in Norwood, IA
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 86.9% of Norwood homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 64 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Norwood from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Norwood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Norwood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Norwood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Norwood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Norwood that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Chariton has the most homes with fiber (62.1%) and Milo the fewest (0.0%); Norwood has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood (this page) | 321 | 0.0% | 340 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 25/100 |
| Chariton | 5,032 | 62.1% | 1,437 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 26/100 |
| New Virginia | 1,798 | 54.1% | 4,745 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Milo | 1,341 | 0.0% | 969 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 45/100 |
| Lacona | 817 | 0.0% | 594 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 24/100 |
| Woodburn | 524 | 0.0% | 389 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 37/100 |
| Lucas | 484 | 3.1% | 544 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Liberty Center | 348 | 0.0% | 934 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 44/100 |
| Oakley | 308 | 0.0% | 254 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 7/100 |
| Last Chance | 217 | 86.2% | 889 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 23/100 |
| Newbern | 203 | 0.0% | 805 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 14/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Norwood?
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 Norwood
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Norwood Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Norwood 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 60.7% coverage in Norwood.
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 Norwood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Norwood, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Norwood 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Norwood
Based on data reported by Norwood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Norwood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 686 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 | Norwood 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Norwood?
Of the providers in Norwood, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Norwood 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 Norwood, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Norwood
| ISP / Tech Type | Norwood 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (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 Norwood?
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 Norwood 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 Norwood is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Norwood, available to 94.4% 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.