Best Internet Providers in Ottumwa, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Ottumwa.
Ranks compare Ottumwa with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ottumwa, IA at a Glance
Ottumwa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
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DSL
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
KCTC
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 Ottumwa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ottumwa, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Ottumwa based on 51 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ottumwa?
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 Ottumwa
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- Lisco - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ottumwa Compares to Places Its Size
Ottumwa's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Ottumwa | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Wapello County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.9% | bottom 29% | 70.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,538 Mbps | bottom 11% | 1,508 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | bottom 39% | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 9% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 10% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 8% | 62% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | bottom 8% | 68% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $61,403 | bottom 14% | $64,597 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 61.9% of homes in Ottumwa, against 70.2% across Wapello County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ottumwa are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,403 (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 Ottumwa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ottumwa?
MCG Fiber in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
47.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 47.6% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Lisco Fiber in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 14.3% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Lisco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative 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 Ottumwa?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
60.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.2% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
37.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.2% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ottumwa?
Mediacom Cable in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,168 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 95.0% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,168 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 209 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ottumwa from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ottumwa?
CenturyLink DSL in Ottumwa, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 91.4% of Ottumwa homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 Ottumwa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ottumwa has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ottumwa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ottumwa
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 | 30,415 | 65.4% | 1,519 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 39/100 |
How Ottumwa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ottumwa that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rutledge has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kirkville the fewest (77.0%); Ottumwa has 61.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa (this page) | 27,682 | 61.9% | 1,538 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Agency | 1,249 | 98.6% | 1,703 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Floris | 878 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Cliffland | 835 | 100.0% | 1,483 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Munterville | 415 | 95.7% | 982 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Kirkville | 344 | 77.0% | 790 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Rutledge | 331 | 100.0% | 1,734 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 24/100 |
| Chillicothe | 300 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 35/100 |
| Dahlonega | 270 | 100.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| Highland Center | 187 | 79.7% | 858 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Ottumwa Junction | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ottumwa?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from MCG.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ottumwa
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| MCG | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Liberty Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ottumwa Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Ottumwa residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 85.1% coverage in Ottumwa.
At a national level, based on 2624 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 Ottumwa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ottumwa, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ottumwa Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ottumwa
Based on data reported by Ottumwa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MCG. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Ottumwa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,995 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ottumwa Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ottumwa?
Of the providers in Ottumwa, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ottumwa 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ottumwa, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ottumwa
| ISP / Tech Type | Ottumwa Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Ottumwa?
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 Ottumwa is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be MCG. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ottumwa is MCG.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ottumwa, available to 95.0% 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.