Best Internet Providers in Primghar, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Primghar, IA
Primghar has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, 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 Primghar.
Ranks compare Primghar with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Primghar, IA at a Glance
Primghar Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
TCA - The Community Agency
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
WesTel Systems
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 Primghar ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Primghar, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Primghar 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 Primghar, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.55% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Primghar?
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 Primghar
- TCA - The Community Agency - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- WesTel Systems - fiber coverage map
- TCA - The Community Agency - fixed wireless coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Primghar Compares to Places Its Size
Primghar's report card score is in the bottom 20% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Primghar | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | O'Brien County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.6% | top 46% | 97.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 896 Mbps | bottom 15% | 983 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 10% | 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 | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 46% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,334 | top 34% | $74,901 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 80.6% of homes in Primghar, against 97.2% across O'Brien County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Primghar are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,334 (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 Primghar
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Primghar?
TCA - The Community Agency Fiber in Primghar, IA
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fiber service to 72.8% of Primghar homes. Across the city, TCA - The Community Agency Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Primghar, IA
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,920 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 8.7% of Primghar homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,920 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 Primghar from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
WesTel Systems Fiber in Primghar, IA
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WesTel Systems offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Primghar homes. Across the city, WesTel Systems Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications Fiber in Primghar, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Primghar homes. Across the city, Premier Communications 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 Primghar?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Primghar, IA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Primghar homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless in Primghar, IA
Availability:
29.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
TCA - The Community Agency offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.9% of Primghar homes. Across the city, TCA - The Community Agency Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Primghar, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.9% of Primghar homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 35 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Primghar, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Primghar 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 Primghar?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Primghar, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Primghar?
Windstream DSL in Primghar, IA
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 91.9% of Primghar homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 103 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 Primghar from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Primghar by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Primghar has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Primghar
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Primghar
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51245 | 1,327 | 77.6% | 866 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 66/100 |
How Primghar Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Primghar that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Hospers has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Paullina the fewest (97.7%); Primghar has 80.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primghar (this page) | 1,304 | 80.6% | 896 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| Sheldon | 6,098 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Hartley | 1,959 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Sanborn | 1,831 | 98.5% | 988 Mbps | 5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Paullina | 1,510 | 97.7% | 986 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 40/100 |
| Hospers | 1,148 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 60/100 |
| Sutherland | 867 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Granville | 692 | 98.7% | 994 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Archer | 396 | 96.5% | 967 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 53/100 |
| Calumet | 304 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Moneta | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Primghar?
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, TCA - The Community Agency 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 Primghar
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| TCA - The Community Agency | 1,000 |
| WesTel Systems | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Primghar Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Primghar residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 91.9% coverage in Primghar.
At a national level, based on 1260 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 Primghar Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Primghar, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Primghar 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 | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Primghar
Based on data reported by Primghar ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TCA - The Community Agency. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Primghar. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 774 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 | Primghar 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 | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Primghar?
Of the providers in Primghar, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Primghar 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Primghar, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Primghar
| ISP / Tech Type | Primghar Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TCA - The Community Agency | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WesTel Systems | (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 Primghar?
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 Primghar is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TCA - The Community Agency. 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 Primghar is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, TCA - The Community Agency, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Primghar, available to 95.6% 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.