Best Internet Providers in Rathbun, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rathbun, IA
Rathbun has 8 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 Rathbun.
Ranks compare Rathbun with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rathbun, IA at a Glance
Rathbun Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Farmers Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
BST Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Rathbun ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rathbun, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rathbun 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 Rathbun, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.62% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rathbun?
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 Rathbun
- Farmers Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Rathbun Compares to Places Its Size
Rathbun's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Rathbun | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Appanoose County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.2% | top 31% | 86.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,456 Mbps | top 28% | 1,324 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | top 13% | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 84% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 56% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,379 | top 38% | $58,778 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.2% of homes in Rathbun, against 86.3% across Appanoose County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Rathbun are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,379 (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 Rathbun
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rathbun?
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 97.2% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
27.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 27.8% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
24.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 24.1% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Mediacom 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 Rathbun?
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 10, with an average of 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 50, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 86 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.0% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rathbun?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rathbun, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rathbun?
Windstream DSL in Rathbun, IA
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 51.4% of Rathbun homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 69 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Rathbun from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Rathbun by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rathbun
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Rathbun
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Rathbun Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rathbun that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Centerville has the most homes with fiber (88.3%) and Moravia the fewest (70.9%); Rathbun has 97.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbun (this page) | 212 | 97.2% | 1,456 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Centerville | 6,368 | 88.3% | 1,514 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Moravia | 1,456 | 70.9% | 1,336 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 32/100 |
| Mystic | 617 | 98.1% | 1,433 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Forbush | 249 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Udell | 231 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 38/100 |
| Thirty | 168 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Walnut City | 102 | 100.0% | 1,333 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Darbyville | 60 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Garfield | 54 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 19/100 |
| Sunshine | 32 | 75.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rathbun?
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, Farmers Telephone Cooperative 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 Rathbun
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rathbun Internet Providers
Based on 34 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rathbun 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 91.0% coverage in Rathbun.
At a national level, based on 1369 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 Rathbun Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rathbun, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rathbun 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rathbun
Based on data reported by Rathbun ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rathbun. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Rathbun 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rathbun?
Of the providers in Rathbun, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rathbun 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 Rathbun, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rathbun
| ISP / Tech Type | Rathbun Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (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 Rathbun?
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 Rathbun is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telephone Cooperative. 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 Rathbun is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, Farmers Telephone Cooperative, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Rathbun, available to 97.2% 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.