Best Internet Providers in Pella, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pella, IA
Pella has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Pella.
Ranks compare Pella with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pella, IA at a Glance
Pella Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Pella Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Pella ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pella, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pella 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 Pella, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.07% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pella?
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 Pella
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Pella Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sully Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pella Compares to Places Its Size
Pella's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.
| Measure | Pella | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Marion County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.0% | bottom 48% | 65.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,106 Mbps | bottom 13% | 1,327 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.7 | top 11% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 39% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 42% | 66% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 38% | 78% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $87,630 | top 50% | $85,303 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 23% | top 4% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 80.0% of homes in Pella, against 65.7% across Marion County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Pella are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,630 (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 Pella
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pella?
Pella Fiber in Pella, IA
Availability:
79.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Pella Fiber offers Fiber service to 79.4% of Pella homes. Across the city, Pella Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Pella, IA
Availability:
15.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 15.2% of Pella homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Pella, IA
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,951 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 14.5% of Pella homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,951 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Pella from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pella?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.1% of Pella homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Pella homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Pella homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Pella homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of Pella homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
372 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Pella homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 372 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 105 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.1% of Pella homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Pella, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Sully Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Pella homes. Across the city, Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pella?
Mediacom Cable in Pella, IA
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.7% of Pella homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pella?
Windstream DSL in Pella, IA
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
160 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 90.1% of Pella homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 160 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pella from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Pella by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pella has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pella
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Pella
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50219 | 14,206 | 73.5% | 1,065 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 63/100 |
How Pella Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pella that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Knoxville has the most homes with fiber (94.0%) and Otley the fewest (21.8%); Pella has 80.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella (this page) | 12,850 | 80.0% | 1,106 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Knoxville | 10,297 | 94.0% | 1,874 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Otley | 1,958 | 21.8% | 997 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 65/100 |
| Reasnor | 676 | 77.8% | 860 Mbps | 2.9 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Harvey | 664 | 17.8% | 751 Mbps | 6 | C- | 41/100 |
| Leighton | 655 | 8.6% | 463 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 57/100 |
| Peoria | 621 | 37.0% | 631 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 54/100 |
| Tracy | 427 | 4.7% | 877 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 32/100 |
| Taintor | 272 | 94.1% | 1,568 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| Pershing | 259 | 62.2% | 1,622 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 22/100 |
| Olivet | 226 | 0.0% | 581 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pella?
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, Mediacom and Pella Fiber 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 Pella
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Pella Fiber | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Sully Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pella Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pella 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 86.4% coverage in Pella.
At a national level, based on 2454 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 Pella Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pella, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pella 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 | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pella
Based on data reported by Pella ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Pella Fiber. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pella. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pella 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 | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pella?
Of the providers in Pella, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pella 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 Pella, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pella
| ISP / Tech Type | Pella Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pella Fiber | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully 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 Pella?
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 Pella is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Pella Fiber. 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 Pella is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pella, available to 90.9% 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.