Best Internet Providers in Olds, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Olds, IA
Olds has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Olds.
Ranks compare Olds with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Olds, IA at a Glance
Olds Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Olds ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Olds, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Olds 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 Olds, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Olds?
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 Olds
How Olds Compares to Places Its Size
Olds's report card score is in the top 21% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Olds | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Henry County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.9% | top 37% | 76.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,175 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 15% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 24% | top 6% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,168 | top 25% | $69,848 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 3% | bottom 3% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 93.9% of homes in Olds, against 76.6% across Henry County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Olds are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 24% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,168 (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 Olds
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Olds?
KCTC Fiber in Olds, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 93.9% of Olds homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lisco Fiber in Olds, IA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Olds homes. Across the city, Lisco 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 Olds?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Olds, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Olds homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Olds, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Olds homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Olds, IA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
725 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Olds homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 725 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 700 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Olds, IA
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
154 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Olds homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 154 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 70 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Olds, IA
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Olds homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Olds?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Olds, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Olds?
Windstream DSL in Olds, IA
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
135 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 86.2% of Olds homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 135 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Olds by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Olds has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Olds
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Olds
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52647 | 201 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 47/100 |
How Olds Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Olds that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Wayland has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Winfield the fewest (84.4%); Olds has 93.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olds (this page) | 311 | 93.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 46/100 |
| Wayland | 1,579 | 99.3% | 993 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 59/100 |
| Winfield | 1,297 | 84.4% | 1,783 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 19/100 |
| Crawfordsville | 742 | 53.2% | 1,349 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Mount Union | 467 | 0.0% | 705 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 36/100 |
| Noble | 301 | 74.8% | 870 Mbps | 6 | C | 63/100 |
| Swedesburg | 295 | 50.2% | 831 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 38/100 |
| Trenton | 252 | 68.2% | 790 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 49/100 |
| Cotter | 186 | 0.0% | 985 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 48/100 |
| Wyman | 128 | 0.0% | 937 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Coppock | 42 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Olds?
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, KCTC 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 Olds
| KCTC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Olds Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Olds 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 100.0% coverage in Olds.
At a national level, based on 1278 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 Olds Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Olds, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Olds 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Olds
Based on data reported by Olds ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through KCTC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Olds. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 945 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 | Olds 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 | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Olds?
Of the providers in Olds, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Olds 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 Olds, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Olds
| ISP / Tech Type | Olds Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Olds?
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 Olds is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be KCTC. 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 Olds is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, KCTC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Olds, available to 100.0% 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.