7 Best Internet Providers in Osterdock, IA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Osterdock, IA?

Comelec Internet Services is the highest-rated internet provider in Osterdock based on 17 Iowa customer reviews, and Comelec Internet Services has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Osterdock, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Osterdock

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Osterdock Internet Providers

Based on 17 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for Osterdock residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.67 out of 5 stars and 2.6% coverage in Osterdock.

At a national level, based on 435 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Osterdock?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Osterdock, the fastest internet in the city comes from Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Osterdock

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Alpine Communications	500 Mbps
	Windstream	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Comelec Internet Services	50 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Osterdock

Based on data reported by Osterdock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Osterdock. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. This indicates Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Osterdock?

Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services 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.

Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Osterdock customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Osterdock, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Osterdock

Osterdock 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 city 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 Osterdock below, including the metrics used and how Osterdock compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Osterdock ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Osterdock	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Osterdock that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.04%	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.	621 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 Osterdock.	2.9	7.3	6.8

 

Osterdock Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Osterdock	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.8	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.	14%	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.	81%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	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.	59%	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.	59%	71%	76%

Osterdock ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Osterdock is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Osterdock is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Osterdock have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Osterdock ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

78% of Osterdock households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Osterdock 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 Cities Compare to Osterdock?

How Much Speed does a Osterdock Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Osterdock is 2.8, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Osterdock's average household income is $71,281 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Osterdock also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Osterdock has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Osterdock households are much more technology-disengaged. 81% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 74% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Osterdock?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Osterdock?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Osterdock, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Osterdock?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Osterdock?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Osterdock?

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 Osterdock is Comelec Internet Services.
• The fastest internet provider should be Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Osterdock is Comelec Internet Services.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Alpine Communications has the broadest coverage in Osterdock, 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 Osterdock compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Osterdock 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 Osterdock's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.