Best Internet Providers in Palo, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Palo, IA
Palo has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Palo.
Ranks compare Palo with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Palo, IA at a Glance
Palo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Palo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palo, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Palo 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 Palo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.20% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Palo?
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 Palo
- Palo Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- ATC Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Palo Compares to Places Its Size
Palo's report card score is in the top 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 4%.
| Measure | Palo | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Linn County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.6% | top 38% | 65.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,169 Mbps | bottom 42% | 2,285 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 15% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 7% | 79% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 7% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $106,939 | top 15% | $87,856 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 88.6% of homes in Palo, against 65.2% across Linn County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Palo are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $106,939 (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 Palo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Palo?
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Palo, IA
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 75.8% of Palo homes. Across the city, Palo Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Palo, IA
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 9.8% of Palo homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ATC Communications Fiber in Palo, IA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ATC Communications (Iowa) offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Palo homes. Across the city, ATC Communications 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 Palo?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Palo, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
294 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Palo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 294 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Palo, IA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of Palo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 83 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Palo, IA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Palo homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Palo, IA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Palo homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Palo, IA
Availability:
52.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.8% of Palo homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 127 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palo?
Mediacom Cable in Palo, IA
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 17.7% of Palo homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Palo?
CenturyLink DSL in Palo, IA
Availability:
21.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 21.1% of Palo homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Palo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Palo has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Palo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Palo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52324 | 2,505 | 89.3% | 1,170 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 86/100 |
How Palo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Palo that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Robins has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Cedar Rapids the fewest (55.9%); Palo has 88.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo (this page) | 2,248 | 88.6% | 1,169 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 86/100 |
| Cedar Rapids | 141,102 | 55.9% | 2,283 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 64/100 |
| Hiawatha | 7,423 | 73.9% | 1,998 Mbps | 7 | B | 71/100 |
| Fairfax | 4,062 | 99.9% | 8,340 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 78/100 |
| Center Point | 3,881 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 52/100 |
| Robins | 3,834 | 100.0% | 1,221 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 89/100 |
| Atkins | 2,793 | 100.0% | 1,638 Mbps | 4 | B- | 82/100 |
| Shellsburg | 2,504 | 88.7% | 928 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 70/100 |
| Toddville | 1,373 | 69.4% | 1,494 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Newhall | 1,153 | 100.0% | 9,859 Mbps | 3.9 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Lafayette | 320 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 60/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Palo?
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, Palo 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 Palo
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| ATC Communications (Iowa) | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| CenturyLink | 140 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Palo Internet Providers
Based on 42 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Palo residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Palo.
At a national level, based on 2504 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 Palo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Palo, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Palo Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Palo
Based on data reported by Palo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Palo Cooperative Telephone Association. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Palo. 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 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 | Palo Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Palo?
Of the providers in Palo, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Palo 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Palo, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Palo
| ISP / Tech Type | Palo Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ATC Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Palo Cooperative Telephone Association | (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 Palo?
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 Palo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Palo Cooperative Telephone Association. 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 Palo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Palo, available to 99.4% 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.