Best Internet Providers in O'Brien County, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in O'Brien County, IA
O'Brien County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in O'Brien County.
Ranks compare O'Brien County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in O'Brien County, IA at a Glance
O'Brien County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Premier Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
TCA - The Community Agency
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 O'Brien County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in O'Brien County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in O'Brien County 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 O'Brien County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.24% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in O'Brien County?
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 O'Brien County
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- TCA - The Community Agency - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- WesTel Systems - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CML Telephone Cooperative Association - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- TCA - The Community Agency - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
How O'Brien County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
O'Brien County's report card score is tied 47th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 99.
| Measure | O'Brien County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 97.2% | 11th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 983 Mbps | 82nd of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.4 | Tied 61st of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 26th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 56th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 34th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 8th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 17th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 25th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $74,901 | 44th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 39th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 97.2% of homes in O'Brien County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in O'Brien County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,901 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How O'Brien County Compares to Its Neighbors
O'Brien County has 8 neighbors. Among them, Dickinson County has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Buena Vista County the fewest (23.2%); O'Brien County has 97.2%.
Map of O'Brien County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
O'Brien County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien County (this page) | 14,182 | 97.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 51/100 |
| Sioux County | 35,872 | 88.3% | 1,079 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Plymouth County | 25,698 | 98.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 53/100 |
| Buena Vista County | 20,823 | 23.2% | 1,146 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Dickinson County | 17,703 | 98.6% | 1,214 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Clay County | 16,384 | 98.5% | 1,008 Mbps | 7 | B | 50/100 |
| Lyon County | 11,934 | 97.3% | 998 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Cherokee County | 11,658 | 69.5% | 976 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Osceola County | 6,192 | 76.4% | 997 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 34/100 |
Internet in O'Brien County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 80.6% of homes in Primghar to 99.9% in Sheldon; by ZIP code, from 77.6% in 51245 (Primghar) to 100.0% in 51201 (Sheldon). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in O'Brien County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | 6,098 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Hartley | 1,959 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Sanborn | 1,831 | 98.5% | 988 Mbps | 5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Paullina | 1,510 | 97.7% | 986 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 40/100 |
| Primghar | 1,304 | 80.6% | 896 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| Sutherland | 867 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Archer | 396 | 96.5% | 967 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 53/100 |
| Calumet | 304 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Moneta | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 59/100 |
ZIP codes in O'Brien County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51201 (Sheldon) | 6,381 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 62/100 |
| 51346 (Hartley) | 2,324 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 51248 (Sanborn) | 1,829 | 98.0% | 984 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 38/100 |
| 51046 (Paullina) | 1,525 | 98.7% | 996 Mbps | 3 | C | 41/100 |
| 51245 (Primghar) | 1,327 | 77.6% | 866 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| 51058 (Sutherland) | 967 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| 51231 (Archer) | 251 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 51009 (Calumet) | 152 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in O'Brien County?
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, Premier Communications 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
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Evertek | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| TCA - The Community Agency | 1,000 |
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 |
| CML Telephone Cooperative Association | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for O'Brien County Internet Providers
Based on 27 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for O'Brien County 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 56.3% coverage in O'Brien County.
At a national level, based on 2529 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 O'Brien County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in O'Brien County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | O'Brien County 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in O'Brien County
Based on data reported by O'Brien County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Premier Communications. The company offers 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.
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 | O'Brien County 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 | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in O'Brien County?
Of the providers in O'Brien County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in O'Brien County 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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in O'Brien County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
Premier Communications Fiber in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
55.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
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 Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% 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 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% 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 44 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:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
280 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% 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 280 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% 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 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
42.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.8% 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 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.5% 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 117 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 57 Mbps throughout the county.
TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% 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:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
434 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 434 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 183 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in O'Brien County, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in O'Brien County?
CenturyLink DSL in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in O'Brien County, IA
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 30.9% of O'Brien County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 106 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Premier Communications. 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.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in O'Brien County, available to 96.2% 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.