Best Internet Providers in Protivin, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Protivin, IA
Protivin 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 Protivin.
Ranks compare Protivin with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Protivin, IA at a Glance
Protivin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Harmony Telephone Co
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
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 Protivin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Protivin, IA?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Protivin based on 9 Iowa customer reviews, and GigFire 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 Protivin?
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 Protivin
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fixed wireless coverage map
How Protivin Compares to Places Its Size
Protivin's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | Protivin | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Howard County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 37.4% | bottom 36% | 66.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 569 Mbps | bottom 22% | 2,103 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.6 | bottom 41% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 10% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 86% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | top 17% | 63% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 7% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $90,278 | top 19% | $70,773 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 37.4% of homes in Protivin, against 66.4% across Howard County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Protivin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,278 (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 Protivin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Protivin?
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in Protivin, IA
Availability:
22.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 22.0% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Protivin, IA
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Protivin, IA
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Protivin homes. Across the city, AcenTek 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 Protivin?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Protivin, IA
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Protivin homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Protivin, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
407 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 407 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 88 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Protivin, IA
Availability:
33.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.5% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Protivin, IA
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of Protivin 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
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Protivin, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Protivin?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Protivin, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Protivin?
Windstream DSL in Protivin, IA
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 75.8% of Protivin homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 125 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 Protivin from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Protivin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Protivin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Protivin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Protivin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52163 | 282 | 4.6% | 404 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 61/100 |
How Protivin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Protivin that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Fort Atkinson has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Little Turkey the fewest (8.5%); Protivin has 37.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protivin (this page) | 537 | 37.4% | 569 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 55/100 |
| Ridgeway | 923 | 95.5% | 667 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 51/100 |
| Fort Atkinson | 902 | 98.6% | 993 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Lawler | 771 | 69.1% | 822 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 50/100 |
| Spillville | 640 | 39.1% | 950 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Vernon Springs | 467 | 95.3% | 971 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Jerico | 300 | 91.7% | 951 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Schley | 197 | 76.7% | 859 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Saude | 145 | 60.0% | 721 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 44/100 |
| Little Turkey | 118 | 8.5% | 491 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Jackson Junction | 99 | 89.9% | 960 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Protivin?
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 Protivin
| Harmony Telephone Co | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Protivin Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Protivin 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 95.5% coverage in Protivin.
At a national level, based on 462 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, GigFire is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Protivin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Protivin, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Protivin 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 | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Protivin
Based on data reported by Protivin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 700 Mbps in Protivin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 407 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 | Protivin 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 | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Protivin?
Of the providers in Protivin, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Protivin 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 Protivin, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Protivin
| ISP / Tech Type | Protivin 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (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 Protivin?
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 Protivin 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 Protivin is Windstream.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Protivin, available to 99.6% 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.