Best Internet Providers in Polk City, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Polk City, IA
Polk City has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Polk City.
Ranks compare Polk City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Polk City, IA at a Glance
Polk City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mi-Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Metronet
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 Polk City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk City, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Polk City based on 52 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk City?
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 Polk City
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Huxley Communication - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Polk City Compares to Places Its Size
Polk City's report card score is in the top 4% and its connectivity index is in the top 5%.
| Measure | Polk City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.6% | top 11% | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,445 Mbps | top 25% | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 13% | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 6% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 514 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 9% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | top 16% | 77% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 9% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $151,368 | top 4% | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.6% of homes in Polk City, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Polk City are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $151,368 (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 Polk City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk City?
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
82.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 82.4% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 35.0% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
943 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Polk City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 943 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 942 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Polk City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Quantum Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 940 Mbps
Huxley Communication Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 9.1% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Huxley Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Polk City, IA
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Polk City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Polk City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Polk City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
98.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.2% of Polk City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
241 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 241 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 10, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Polk City, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk City?
Mediacom Cable in Polk City, IA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,131 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 94.8% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,131 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 174 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Polk City from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Polk City?
CenturyLink DSL in Polk City, IA
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 84.6% of Polk City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 15 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 40, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Polk City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Windstream DSL in Polk City, IA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.0% of Polk City homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 18 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Polk City from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Polk City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Polk City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Polk City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Polk City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50226 | 6,869 | 99.5% | 2,406 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 85/100 |
How Polk City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Polk City that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Granger has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Grimes the fewest (93.3%); Polk City has 99.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City (this page) | 6,717 | 99.6% | 2,445 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 85/100 |
| Ankeny | 72,506 | 94.4% | 4,732 Mbps | 7.2 | A- | 80/100 |
| Johnston | 24,464 | 95.6% | 4,851 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 82/100 |
| Grimes | 16,620 | 93.3% | 4,891 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 84/100 |
| Madrid | 3,638 | 94.2% | 1,060 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| Granger | 3,387 | 99.9% | 1,830 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 78/100 |
| Slater | 1,714 | 97.3% | 977 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 77/100 |
| Alleman | 816 | 99.6% | 1,339 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Sheldahl | 655 | 89.8% | 922 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Granger Homesteads | 523 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Midvale | 170 | 89.4% | 926 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Polk City?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Polk City
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 |
| Quantum Fiber | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| Windstream | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Polk City Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Polk City 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 80.9% coverage in Polk City.
At a national level, based on 2749 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 Polk City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Polk City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (3) | (99) | 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 | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk City
Based on data reported by Polk City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Polk City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk City?
Of the providers in Polk City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Polk City 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. Mi-Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Polk City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk City
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (1) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (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 Polk City?
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 Polk City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Polk City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk City, available to 98.8% 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.