Best Internet Providers in Orchard, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Orchard, IA
Orchard has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Orchard.
Ranks compare Orchard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Orchard, IA at a Glance
Orchard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
OmniTel Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Osage Municipal Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Orchard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Orchard, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Orchard 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 Orchard, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 63.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Orchard?
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 Orchard
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Osage Municipal Utilities - fixed wireless coverage map
- Router 12 Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Orchard Compares to Places Its Size
Orchard's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Orchard | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mitchell County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 39.2% | bottom 37% | 56.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,542 Mbps | top 10% | 4,328 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 20% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 41% | bottom 21% | 71% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 27% | 79% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,399 | bottom 45% | $76,943 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 39.2% of homes in Orchard, against 56.3% across Mitchell County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Orchard are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,399 (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 Orchard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Orchard, IA
Availability:
39.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 39.2% of Orchard homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?
Osage Municipal Utilities Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
66.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Osage Municipal Utilities offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.1% of Orchard homes. Across the city, Osage Municipal Utilities Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.9% of Orchard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Orchard homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
638 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Orchard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 638 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 500, with an average of 254 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.5% of Orchard homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless in Orchard, IA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Router 12 Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Orchard homes. Across the city, Router 12 Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Orchard, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Orchard?
CenturyLink DSL in Orchard, IA
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 10.0% of Orchard homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Orchard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Orchard has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Orchard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Orchard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50460 | 325 | 33.2% | 2,926 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 35/100 |
How Orchard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Orchard that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Charles City has the most homes with fiber (45.4%) and Osage the fewest (17.4%); Orchard has 39.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard (this page) | 490 | 39.2% | 3,542 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 24/100 |
| Charles City | 8,752 | 45.4% | 4,030 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Osage | 4,631 | 17.4% | 1,297 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Floyd | 798 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Colwell | 753 | 58.3% | 4,309 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 13/100 |
| Rudd | 608 | 99.7% | 8,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 46/100 |
| New Haven | 457 | 94.1% | 7,874 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 38/100 |
| Rock Creek | 456 | 70.8% | 4,658 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 61/100 |
| Little Cedar | 222 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 51/100 |
| Toeterville | 170 | 77.1% | 6,365 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 39/100 |
| Mitchell | 124 | 100.0% | 728 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orchard?
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, OmniTel 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 Orchard
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Router 12 Networks | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Osage Municipal Utilities | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Orchard Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Orchard residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. OmniTel Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 39.2% coverage in Orchard.
At a national level, based on 565 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 Orchard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Orchard, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orchard Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orchard
Based on data reported by Orchard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Orchard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Orchard Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orchard?
Of the providers in Orchard, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Orchard 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. OmniTel Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Orchard, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Orchard
| ISP / Tech Type | Orchard Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Osage Municipal Utilities | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Router 12 Networks | (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 Orchard?
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 Orchard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. 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 Orchard is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Osage Municipal Utilities, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Orchard, available to 66.1% 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.