Best Internet Providers in Red Oak, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Red Oak, IA
Red Oak has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Red Oak.
Ranks compare Red Oak with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Red Oak, IA at a Glance
Red Oak Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
FMTC
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 Red Oak ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Red Oak, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Red Oak 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 Red Oak, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.77% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Red Oak?
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.
How Red Oak Compares to Places Its Size
Red Oak's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Red Oak | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Montgomery County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.8% | bottom 49% | 83.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,013 Mbps | bottom 36% | 1,147 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | bottom 31% | 3.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 91% | 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 | 64% | bottom 45% | 65% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 29% | 71% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,649 | bottom 23% | $67,453 | $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 73.8% of homes in Red Oak, against 83.8% across Montgomery County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Red Oak are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,649 (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 Red Oak
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Red Oak?
FMTC Fiber in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
61.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
FMTC offers Fiber service to 61.5% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, FMTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Red Oak?
Farmers Fixed Wireless in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, Farmers Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
512 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 512 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 300, with an average of 112 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Red Oak?
Mediacom Cable in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 89.4% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Red Oak?
CenturyLink DSL in Red Oak, IA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 93.3% of Red Oak homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Red Oak by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Red Oak has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Red Oak
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Red Oak
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51566 | 6,800 | 75.4% | 1,039 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 37/100 |
How Red Oak Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Red Oak that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Stanton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Essex the fewest (98.8%); Red Oak has 73.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak (this page) | 6,385 | 73.8% | 1,013 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 37/100 |
| Villisca | 1,696 | 98.9% | 989 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 39/100 |
| Stanton | 1,061 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Essex | 1,016 | 98.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Emerson | 635 | 100.0% | 7,669 Mbps | 2.4 | B | 44/100 |
| Elliott | 596 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 56/100 |
| Wales | 271 | 100.0% | 4,103 Mbps | 2.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Nyman | 218 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Hawthorne | 199 | 100.0% | 3,779 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Stennett | 165 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Coburg | 26 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Red Oak?
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, FMTC and 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 Red Oak
| Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| FMTC | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Red Oak Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Red Oak 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 89.4% coverage in Red Oak.
At a national level, based on 637 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 Red Oak Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Red Oak, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Oak Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Red Oak
Based on data reported by Red Oak ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through FMTC and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Red Oak. 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 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 | Red Oak Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Red Oak?
Of the providers in Red Oak, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Red Oak 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. CenturyLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.80 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Red Oak, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Red Oak
| ISP / Tech Type | Red Oak Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMTC | (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 Red Oak?
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 Red Oak is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be FMTC and 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 Red Oak is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) has the broadest coverage in Red Oak, available to 97.6% 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.