6 Best Internet Providers in Palm Grove, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Palm Grove, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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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 Palm Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palm Grove, IA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Palm Grove based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Palm Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 100.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Palm Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Palm Grove Internet Providers

Based on 12 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Palm Grove residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Palm Grove.

At a national level, based on 1052 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 Palm Grove?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by US Cellular. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Palm Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association	1,000 Mbps
	Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA)	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Palm Grove

Based on data reported by Palm Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Palm Grove. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with US Cellular. This indicates US Cellular reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Palm Grove?

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 Palm Grove customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Palm Grove

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

Palm Grove ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Palm Grove	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Palm Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,000 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 Palm Grove.	5.1	7.3	6.8

 

Palm Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Palm Grove	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.	3%	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.	80%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	68%	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.	68%	71%	76%

Palm Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Palm Grove is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Palm Grove is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Palm Grove have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Palm Grove 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.

90% of Palm Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Palm Grove 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 Palm Grove?

How Much Speed does a Palm Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Palm Grove is 2.7, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Palm Grove's average household income is $96,056 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.

Palm Grove 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, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Palm Grove has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Palm Grove households are much more technology-disengaged. 80% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Palm Grove?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palm Grove?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Palm Grove?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Palm Grove?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Palm Grove?

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 Palm Grove is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) and Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, US Cellular may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Palm Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• GigFire, HughesNet, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Palm Grove, 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 Palm Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Palm Grove 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 Palm Grove's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.