Best Internet Providers in Preston, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Preston, IA
Preston has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless 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 Preston.
Ranks compare Preston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Preston, IA at a Glance
Preston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Preston Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
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 Preston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Preston, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Preston 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 Preston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 29.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Preston?
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 Preston
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Preston Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Miles Telephone - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Grand Mound Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
How Preston Compares to Places Its Size
Preston's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Preston | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Jackson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 8% | 98.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,708 Mbps | top 44% | 1,414 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.4 | bottom 4% | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 9% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 35% | 74% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,581 | top 48% | $76,621 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Preston, against 98.0% across Jackson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Preston are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,581 (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 Preston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Preston?
Preston Telephone Company Fiber in Preston, IA
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Preston Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 96.8% of Preston homes. Across the city, Preston Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber in Preston, IA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Preston homes. Across the city, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Preston, IA
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Preston homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Miles Telephone Fiber in Preston, IA
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Miles Telephone offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Preston homes. Across the city, Miles Telephone 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 Preston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Preston, IA
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.4% of Preston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Preston, IA
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of Preston homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Preston, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of Preston homes. Across the city, Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Preston, IA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Preston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Preston?
Mediacom Cable in Preston, IA
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 70.7% of Preston homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Preston?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Preston, IA.
Internet in Preston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Preston has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Preston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Preston
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52069 | 1,566 | 99.8% | 1,645 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
How Preston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Preston that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Teeds Grove has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sabula the fewest (79.0%); Preston has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston (this page) | 1,426 | 99.8% | 1,708 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Sabula | 862 | 79.0% | 1,438 Mbps | 6 | B- | 42/100 |
| Miles | 743 | 99.1% | 1,408 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Goose Lake | 592 | 99.5% | 1,556 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 56/100 |
| Charlotte | 592 | 100.0% | 1,715 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 41/100 |
| Andover | 465 | 100.0% | 1,202 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 54/100 |
| Spragueville | 441 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Petersville | 335 | 89.2% | 1,535 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Springbrook | 309 | 89.3% | 947 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 62/100 |
| Bryant | 303 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 61/100 |
| Teeds Grove | 136 | 100.0% | 1,074 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Preston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Preston
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Preston Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Miles Telephone | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Preston Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Preston residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Iowa, with 3.09 out of 5 stars and 70.7% coverage in Preston.
At a national level, based on 1273 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 Preston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Preston, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Preston Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miles Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Preston Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Preston
Based on data reported by Preston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Preston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Preston Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miles Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Preston Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Preston?
Of the providers in Preston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Preston 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. Mediacom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.45 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Preston, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Preston
| ISP / Tech Type | Preston Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Miles Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Preston 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 Preston?
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 Preston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Preston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Preston Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Preston, available to 96.8% 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.