8 Best Internet Providers in Otranto, IA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Otranto, IA?

OmniTel Communications is the best internet provider in Otranto based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, OmniTel Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Otranto, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. OmniTel Communications is an option for 53.10% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Otranto, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Otranto

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

Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, OmniTel Communications is the best internet service provider for Otranto residents. OmniTel Communications was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 22.1% coverage in Otranto.

At a national level, based on 562 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Otranto?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Otranto, the fastest internet in the city comes from OmniTel Communications.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	OmniTel Communications	10,000 Mbps
	WCTA Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Router 12 Networks	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Otranto

Based on data reported by Otranto ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Otranto. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 OmniTel Communications. This indicates OmniTel Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Otranto?

Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Otranto customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Otranto

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

Otranto ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Otranto	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Otranto that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	62.07%	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.	5,491 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 Otranto.	4.5	7.3	6.8

 

Otranto Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Otranto	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.	2.7	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	88%	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.	71%	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.	72%	71%	76%

Otranto ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Otranto is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Otranto is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Otranto have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Otranto 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.

88% of Otranto households have an internet connection despite having 99.31% availability. 71% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 5% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 71% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Otranto 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 Otranto?

How Much Speed does a Otranto Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Otranto is 2.7, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Otranto's average household income is $110,000 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and much higher than 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.

Otranto also has 16% 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 Otranto has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Otranto households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 101% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Otranto?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Otranto?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Otranto?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Otranto?

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 Otranto is OmniTel Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, OmniTel Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Otranto is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Otranto, 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 Otranto compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Otranto 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 Otranto's B- ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.