Best Internet Providers in Oelwein, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oelwein, IA
Oelwein has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Oelwein.
Ranks compare Oelwein with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oelwein, IA at a Glance
Oelwein Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Mediacom
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Cable
Hawkeye Telephone Company
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Nextlink
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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 Oelwein ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oelwein, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Oelwein 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 Oelwein, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.42% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oelwein?
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 Oelwein
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hawkeye Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Oran Mutual Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
How Oelwein Compares to Places Its Size
Oelwein's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 13%.
| Measure | Oelwein | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Fayette County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.2% | bottom 41% | 84.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 997 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,034 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | bottom 43% | 4.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 61% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,564 | bottom 9% | $62,126 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 61.2% of homes in Oelwein, against 84.7% across Fayette County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Oelwein are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,564 (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 Oelwein
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oelwein?
Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hawkeye Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 43.2% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Oran Mutual Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, Oran Mutual Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oelwein?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
898 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 898 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 884 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 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 129 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
68.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.4% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 95 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oelwein?
Mediacom Cable in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 93.4% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oelwein?
CenturyLink DSL in Oelwein, IA
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.2% of Oelwein homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Oelwein by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oelwein has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oelwein
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Oelwein
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50662 | 6,679 | 62.5% | 993 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 28/100 |
How Oelwein Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oelwein that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Fairbank has the most homes with fiber (72.7%) and Hazleton the fewest (55.2%); Oelwein has 61.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein (this page) | 6,429 | 61.2% | 997 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 28/100 |
| Fairbank | 2,250 | 72.7% | 1,079 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Hazleton | 1,711 | 55.2% | 762 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Maynard | 808 | 97.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Otterville | 706 | 80.2% | 842 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Arlington | 696 | 83.9% | 987 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 40/100 |
| Westgate | 584 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Stanley | 472 | 91.7% | 950 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 41/100 |
| Oran | 420 | 100.0% | 915 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 48/100 |
| Aurora | 374 | 94.7% | 965 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 52/100 |
| Randalia | 262 | 76.0% | 993 Mbps | 4 | C- | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oelwein?
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, Hawkeye Telephone Company and Mediacom 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 Oelwein
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oelwein Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Oelwein residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.3% coverage in Oelwein.
At a national level, based on 737 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 Oelwein Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oelwein, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oelwein Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oelwein
Based on data reported by Oelwein ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hawkeye Telephone Company and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Oelwein. 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 | Oelwein Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oelwein?
Of the providers in Oelwein, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oelwein 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oelwein, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oelwein
| ISP / Tech Type | Oelwein Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Oran Mutual Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (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 Oelwein?
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 Oelwein is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hawkeye Telephone Company and Mediacom. 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 Oelwein is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oelwein, available to 99.3% 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.