Best Internet Providers in Paullina, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Paullina, IA
Paullina has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Paullina.
Ranks compare Paullina with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Paullina, IA at a Glance
Paullina Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TCA - The Community Agency
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
WesTel Systems
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Paullina ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Paullina, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Paullina 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 Paullina, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Paullina?
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 Paullina
- TCA - The Community Agency - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- WesTel Systems - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- TCA - The Community Agency - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Paullina Compares to Places Its Size
Paullina's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 36%.
| Measure | Paullina | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | O'Brien County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.7% | top 22% | 97.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 986 Mbps | bottom 24% | 983 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 9% | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,822 | bottom 48% | $74,901 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Paullina, against 97.2% across O'Brien County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Paullina are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,822 (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 Paullina
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Paullina?
TCA - The Community Agency Fiber in Paullina, IA
Availability:
91.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fiber service to 91.3% of Paullina homes. Across the city, TCA - The Community Agency Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems Fiber in Paullina, IA
Availability:
5.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 5.7% of Paullina homes. Across the city, WesTel Systems Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications Fiber in Paullina, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Paullina homes. Across the city, Premier 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 Paullina?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Paullina homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.6% of Paullina homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Paullina homes. Across the city, TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
122 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Paullina homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 122 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Paullina homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Paullina, IA
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Paullina homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Paullina?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Paullina, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Paullina?
Windstream DSL in Paullina, IA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
106 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.8% of Paullina homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 106 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Paullina by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Paullina has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Paullina
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Paullina
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51046 | 1,525 | 98.7% | 996 Mbps | 3 | C | 41/100 |
How Paullina Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Paullina that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Hospers has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Primghar the fewest (80.6%); Paullina has 97.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paullina (this page) | 1,510 | 97.7% | 986 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 40/100 |
| Marcus | 1,533 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 32/100 |
| Primghar | 1,304 | 80.6% | 896 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| Hospers | 1,148 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Sutherland | 867 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Granville | 692 | 98.7% | 994 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Meriden | 567 | 98.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Cleghorn | 504 | 98.0% | 981 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Larrabee | 503 | 79.9% | 832 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Archer | 396 | 96.5% | 967 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 53/100 |
| Calumet | 304 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Paullina?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TCA - The Community Agency 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 Paullina
| TCA - The Community Agency | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Paullina Internet Providers
Based on 16 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Paullina residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 81.8% coverage in Paullina.
At a national level, based on 2326 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 Paullina Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Paullina, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Paullina Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Paullina
Based on data reported by Paullina ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TCA - The Community Agency. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Paullina. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 956 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Paullina Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Paullina?
Of the providers in Paullina, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Paullina 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Paullina, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Paullina
| ISP / Tech Type | Paullina 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 | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (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 Paullina?
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 Paullina is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TCA - The Community Agency. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Paullina is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Paullina, available to 97.7% 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.