14 Best Internet Providers in O'Brien County, IA
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O'Brien County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 975 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real O'Brien County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
O'Brien County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in O'Brien County.
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O'Brien County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in O'Brien County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in O'Brien County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 O'Brien County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in O'Brien County, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in O'Brien County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in O'Brien County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 56.01% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in O'Brien County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in O'Brien County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all O'Brien County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | O'Brien County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) |  (4) |  (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 29 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for O'Brien County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 32.9% coverage in O'Brien County.
At a national level, based on 2254 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Premier Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in O'Brien County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in O'Brien County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, WesTel Systems, CML Telephone Cooperative Association, and Royal Telephone Company 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 O'Brien County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Premier Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Evertek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in O'Brien County
| ISP / Tech Type | O'Brien County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by O'Brien County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through WesTel Systems, CML Telephone Cooperative Association, and Royal Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in O'Brien County. 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 county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in O'Brien County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s O'Brien County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in O'Brien County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in O'Brien County
| ISP / Tech Type | O'Brien County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
O'Brien County 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 county 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 O'Brien County below, including the metrics used and how O'Brien County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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O'Brien County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in O'Brien County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 97.17% | 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. | 975 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 O'Brien County. | 6.5 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 69% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
O'Brien County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in O'Brien County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in O'Brien County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in O'Brien County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The O'Brien County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
89% of O'Brien County households have an internet connection despite having 99.91% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of O'Brien County 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 Counties Compare to O'Brien County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a O'Brien County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in O'Brien County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. O'Brien County's average household income is $71,976 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for 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.
O'Brien County 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, 7% 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 O'Brien County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, O'Brien County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
Premier Communications Fiber in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 55.1% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency Fiber in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fiber service to 41.2% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, TCA - The Community Agency Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 8.7% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, WesTel Systems Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CML Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CML Telephone Cooperative Association offers Fiber service to 2.3% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, CML Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
TCA - The Community Agency Cable in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Cable service to 9.8% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, TCA - The Community Agency Cable has speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
Centurylink DSL in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 38.8% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
32.8%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
101 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 32.8% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 101 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 52, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.4% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.0% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.1% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.1% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
132 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.8% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 132 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 91 Mbps throughout the county.
TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.6% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
432 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 432 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 182 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in O'Brien County?
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 O'Brien County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be WesTel Systems, CML Telephone Cooperative Association, and Royal Telephone Company. 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 O'Brien County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in O'Brien County, 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 O'Brien County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how O'Brien County 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 O'Brien County's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 14 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100