Best Internet Providers in Pekin, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pekin, IA
Pekin has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Pekin.
Ranks compare Pekin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pekin, IA at a Glance
Pekin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Liberty Communications
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 Pekin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pekin, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pekin 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 Pekin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pekin?
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.
How Pekin Compares to Places Its Size
Pekin's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Pekin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jefferson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.0% | bottom 46% | 80.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 667 Mbps | bottom 25% | 1,020 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 21% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 68% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,558 | bottom 25% | $58,236 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 62.0% of homes in Pekin, against 80.0% across Jefferson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Pekin are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,558 (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 Pekin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
KCTC Fiber in Pekin, IA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 55.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lisco Fiber in Pekin, IA
Availability:
15.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 15.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Lisco 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 Pekin?
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 175 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 76 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IA
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IA
Availability:
46.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
404 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 404 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pekin, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
Windstream DSL in Pekin, IA
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 33.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 20, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Pekin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pekin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pekin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pekin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pekin that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Libertyville has the most homes with fiber (89.1%) and Veo the fewest (0.0%); Pekin has 62.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin (this page) | 100 | 62.0% | 667 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 45/100 |
| Fairfield | 11,100 | 84.1% | 1,080 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Batavia | 950 | 88.6% | 916 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| Libertyville | 823 | 89.1% | 1,269 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Richland | 791 | 65.4% | 812 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Maharishi Vedic City | 544 | 75.9% | 855 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Packwood | 465 | 71.8% | 850 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 47/100 |
| Ollie | 463 | 13.2% | 568 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Perlee | 219 | 53.4% | 638 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 33/100 |
| Rubio | 117 | 11.1% | 537 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Veo | 111 | 0.0% | 401 Mbps | 7.1 | D+ | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pekin?
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, KCTC 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 Pekin
| KCTC | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 500 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pekin Internet Providers
Based on 11 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pekin 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 33.0% coverage in Pekin.
At a national level, based on 462 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 Pekin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pekin, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pekin
Based on data reported by Pekin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through KCTC. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pekin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 595 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 | Pekin Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pekin?
Of the providers in Pekin, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pekin 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 Pekin, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pekin
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Pekin?
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 Pekin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be KCTC. 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 Pekin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Liberty Communications, KCTC, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pekin, available to 100.0% 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.