Best Internet Providers in Prescott, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Prescott, IA
Prescott has 7 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 Prescott.
Ranks compare Prescott with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Prescott, IA at a Glance
Prescott Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Prescott ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prescott, IA?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Prescott based on 9 Iowa customer reviews, and Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association 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 Prescott?
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 Prescott
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Massena Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cumberland Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Prescott Compares to Places Its Size
Prescott's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Prescott | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Adams County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 21.6% | bottom 31% | 19.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 948 Mbps | bottom 37% | 869 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 24% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 55% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $81,640 | top 30% | $71,975 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 21.6% of homes in Prescott, against 19.8% across Adams County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Prescott are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $81,640 (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 Prescott
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prescott?
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Prescott, IA
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 20.5% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cumberland Telephone Company Fiber in Prescott, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cumberland Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Cumberland Telephone Company 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 Prescott?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Prescott, IA
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
985 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 985 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 980 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Prescott, IA
Availability:
20.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.0% of Prescott homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Massena Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Prescott, IA
Availability:
17.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Massena Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.1% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Massena Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Prescott, IA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 80 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 10, with an average of 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Prescott, IA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.6% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prescott?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Prescott, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prescott?
Windstream DSL in Prescott, IA
Availability:
59.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
141 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 59.5% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 141 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Prescott from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Prescott, IA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.9% of Prescott homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Prescott by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Prescott has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Prescott
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Prescott
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50859 | 490 | 13.9% | 926 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 31/100 |
How Prescott Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Prescott that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Lenox has the most homes with fiber (85.8%) and Corning the fewest (14.7%); Prescott has 21.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott (this page) | 439 | 21.6% | 948 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 31/100 |
| Creston | 8,428 | 54.1% | 2,901 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Corning | 2,252 | 14.7% | 881 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 35/100 |
| Lenox | 1,608 | 85.8% | 804 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Kent | 381 | 0.0% | 818 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Cromwell | 377 | 17.2% | 1,139 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 28/100 |
| Stringtown | 203 | 0.0% | 931 Mbps | 3 | D- | 40/100 |
| Nevinville | 168 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Carbon | 154 | 16.9% | 375 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 27/100 |
| Mount Etna | 139 | 48.9% | 787 Mbps | 1.3 | D | 30/100 |
| Carl | 124 | 22.6% | 792 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prescott?
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, Nextlink 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 Prescott
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Cumberland Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Massena Telephone Company | 250 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Prescott Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Prescott residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 83.8% coverage in Prescott.
At a national level, based on 638 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prescott Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Prescott, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Prescott Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Massena Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prescott
Based on data reported by Prescott ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Prescott. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 985 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 | Prescott Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Massena Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prescott?
Of the providers in Prescott, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Prescott 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.
Windstream is rated 3.33 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Prescott, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Prescott
| ISP / Tech Type | Prescott Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Massena Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Cumberland Telephone Company | (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 Prescott?
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 Prescott is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Prescott is Windstream.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prescott, available to 83.8% 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.