Best Internet Providers in Randolph, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Randolph, IA
Randolph 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 Randolph.
Ranks compare Randolph with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Randolph, IA at a Glance
Randolph Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
OmniTel Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
BTC Broadband
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 Randolph ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Randolph, IA?
Windstream is the highest-rated internet provider in Randolph based on 21 Iowa customer reviews, and OmniTel Communications 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 Randolph?
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 Randolph
How Randolph Compares to Places Its Size
Randolph's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Randolph | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Fremont County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.8% | top 50% | 55.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,563 Mbps | top 5% | 1,483 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 32% | 4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 46% | bottom 28% | 55% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | top 43% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,923 | bottom 48% | $71,729 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 73.8% of homes in Randolph, against 55.6% across Fremont County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Randolph are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,923 (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 Randolph
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Randolph?
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Randolph, IA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 65.2% of Randolph homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Randolph, IA
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 17.9% of Randolph homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Randolph?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Randolph, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
851 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Randolph homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 851 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 419 Mbps throughout the city.
Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless in Randolph, IA
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rock Port Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.9% of Randolph homes. Across the city, Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Randolph, IA
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.9% of Randolph 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Randolph?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Randolph, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Randolph?
Windstream DSL in Randolph, IA
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 73.5% of Randolph homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 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.
CenturyLink DSL in Randolph, IA
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 7.5% of Randolph homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 10, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Randolph by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Randolph has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Randolph
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Randolph
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51649 | 353 | 77.6% | 6,034 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
How Randolph Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Randolph that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Malvern has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Sidney the fewest (78.8%); Randolph has 73.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph (this page) | 374 | 73.8% | 5,563 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Shenandoah | 5,562 | 99.1% | 1,003 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 27/100 |
| Malvern | 1,610 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 66/100 |
| Sidney | 1,524 | 78.8% | 1,226 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Tabor | 1,515 | 82.4% | 1,813 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Farragut | 848 | 88.1% | 1,848 Mbps | 2.9 | C | 34/100 |
| Hastings | 321 | 100.0% | 2,318 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Thurman | 292 | 56.9% | 1,403 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 13/100 |
| Imogene | 263 | 73.8% | 5,775 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Bartlett | 239 | 55.2% | 1,385 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Strahan | 156 | 99.4% | 3,374 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Randolph?
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, OmniTel Communications 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 Randolph
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rock Port Telephone | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Randolph Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Randolph residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. OmniTel Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 65.2% coverage in Randolph.
At a national level, based on 648 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, OmniTel Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Randolph Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Randolph, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Randolph Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Randolph
Based on data reported by Randolph ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Randolph. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Randolph Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Randolph?
Of the providers in Randolph, customers rate Windstream the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Randolph 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. OmniTel Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Randolph, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Randolph
| ISP / Tech Type | Randolph Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (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 Randolph?
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 Randolph is Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. 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 Randolph is Windstream.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Randolph, available to 100.0% 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.