17 Best Internet Providers in Polk County, IA
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Polk County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 5,430 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 |
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Real Polk County Customer Ratings | 10 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Polk County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Polk County.
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Polk County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Polk County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Polk County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk County, IA?
Google Fiber is the best internet provider in Polk County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Google Fiber had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Polk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Google Fiber is an option for 27.58% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Polk County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Polk County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Polk County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber |  (1) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom |  (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink |  (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber |  (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 49 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Google Fiber is the best internet service provider for Polk County residents. Google Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 93.9% coverage in Polk County.
At a national level, based on 2509 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mi-Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.78 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Polk County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Google Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Google Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Huxley Communication | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Aureon | 40 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (1) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Polk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Google Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Polk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,984 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Google Fiber. This indicates Google Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Iowa customers rate Google Fiber as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Google Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Polk County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Polk County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Google Fiber | (1) | (1) | (89) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (5) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Huxley Communication | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Polk County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Polk County below, including the metrics used and how Polk County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Polk County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.67% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 5,430 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Polk County. | 8.6 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 14% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 76% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 76% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Polk County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Polk County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Polk County is high with a score of 68 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Polk County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Polk County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
91% of Polk County households have an internet connection despite having 99.31% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Polk County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Polk County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
How Much Speed does a Polk County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Polk County is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Polk County's average household income is $92,146 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Polk County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Polk County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Polk County households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
MetroNet Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
76.3%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 76.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
3,410 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 42.7% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 3,410 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 2,820 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
1,099 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 1,099 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 1,048 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Polk County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(104)
Avg. Download Speed
7,999 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 27.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,999 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber.
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
691 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 691 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 690 Mbps throughout the county.
Huxley Communication Fiber in Polk County, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Huxley Communication offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Huxley Communication Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Mediacom Cable in Polk County, IA
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 97.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Centurylink DSL in Polk County, IA
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 92.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 78 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 100, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Polk County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Polk County, IA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 2.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
470 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 470 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 75, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
470 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 470 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 254 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Polk County?
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 County is Google Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be Google Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Google Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Polk County is Google Fiber.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Polk County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Polk County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Polk County's A- ISP Report Card and 68 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100