Best Internet Providers in Ridgeway, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ridgeway, IA
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway.
Ranks compare Ridgeway with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ridgeway, IA at a Glance
Ridgeway Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Harmony Telephone Co
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Ridgeway ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ridgeway, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 27.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ridgeway?
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 Ridgeway
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fiber coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- NEIT - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Ridgeway Compares to Places Its Size
Ridgeway's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Ridgeway | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Winneshiek County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | top 34% | 47.4% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 667 Mbps | bottom 25% | 930 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% | 4.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 22% | top 8% | 13% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 64% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,901 | top 21% | $82,922 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 7% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Ridgeway, against 47.4% across Winneshiek County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ridgeway are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 22% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,901 (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 Ridgeway
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ridgeway?
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 89.4% of Ridgeway 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
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ridgeway?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
652 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 652 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 219 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
NEIT Fixed Wireless in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
NEIT offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, NEIT Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ridgeway?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ridgeway, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ridgeway?
Windstream DSL in Ridgeway, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.7% of Ridgeway homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Ridgeway by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ridgeway has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ridgeway
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ridgeway
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52165 | 860 | 96.5% | 643 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 52/100 |
How Ridgeway Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ridgeway that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Calmar has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Decorah the fewest (20.2%); Ridgeway has 95.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway (this page) | 923 | 95.5% | 667 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 51/100 |
| Decorah | 10,980 | 20.2% | 969 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Cresco | 4,512 | 83.5% | 1,674 Mbps | 7 | B | 49/100 |
| Calmar | 1,416 | 95.0% | 971 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 54/100 |
| Spillville | 640 | 39.1% | 950 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Protivin | 537 | 37.4% | 569 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 55/100 |
| Quandahl | 530 | 20.0% | 1,192 Mbps | 5 | C- | 40/100 |
| Vernon Springs | 467 | 95.3% | 971 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Kendallville | 336 | 80.1% | 840 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 26/100 |
| Conover | 250 | 44.4% | 668 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 54/100 |
| Schley | 197 | 76.7% | 859 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridgeway?
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, 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 Ridgeway
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Harmony Telephone Co | 1,000 |
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| NEIT | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Ridgeway. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Ridgeway Internet Providers
Based on 9 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ridgeway residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 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 98.0% coverage in Ridgeway.
At a national level, based on 461 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 Ridgeway Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ridgeway, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgeway 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Ridgeway
Based on data reported by Ridgeway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ridgeway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 652 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 | Ridgeway 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Ridgeway?
Of the providers in Ridgeway, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ridgeway 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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ridgeway, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ridgeway
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgeway 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Ridgeway?
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 Ridgeway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Ridgeway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Ridgeway, available to 99.3% 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.