Best Internet Providers in Rippey, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rippey, IA
Rippey has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Rippey.
Ranks compare Rippey with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rippey, IA at a Glance
Rippey Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Jefferson Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
BTWI
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 Rippey ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rippey, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rippey 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 Rippey, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 32.61% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rippey?
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 Rippey
- Jefferson Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Rippey Compares to Places Its Size
Rippey's report card score is in the top 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 47%.
| Measure | Rippey | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Greene County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 95.7% | top 34% | 91.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 962 Mbps | bottom 38% | 877 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 39% | 3.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | top 50% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 73% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | bottom 38% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,682 | top 45% | $63,746 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 95.7% of homes in Rippey, against 91.2% across Greene County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Rippey are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,682 (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 Rippey
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rippey?
Jefferson Telephone Company Fiber in Rippey, IA
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Jefferson Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 95.7% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Jefferson Telephone Company 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 Rippey?
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 97 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 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
32.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.6% of Rippey homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
27.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.6% of Rippey homes. Across the city, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Rippey homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Rippey homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rippey, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Rippey?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rippey, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rippey?
Windstream DSL in Rippey, IA
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
113 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.3% of Rippey homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 113 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 Rippey from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Rippey by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rippey has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rippey
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rippey
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50235 | 396 | 95.5% | 960 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 38/100 |
How Rippey Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rippey that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Jefferson has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Perry the fewest (29.9%); Rippey has 95.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rippey (this page) | 417 | 95.7% | 962 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 38/100 |
| Perry | 8,909 | 29.9% | 949 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 42/100 |
| Jefferson | 4,641 | 100.0% | 1,017 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Grand Junction | 875 | 26.3% | 354 Mbps | 2.3 | D- | 37/100 |
| Dawson | 378 | 25.1% | 333 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 41/100 |
| Jamaica | 330 | 89.1% | 902 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 37/100 |
| Gardiner | 191 | 52.9% | 701 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 44/100 |
| Beaver | 167 | 96.4% | 970 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 56/100 |
| Dana | 162 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 38/100 |
| Herndon | 160 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Cooper | 116 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rippey?
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, Jefferson Telephone Company 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 Rippey
| Jefferson Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| BTWI | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Minburn Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Rippey Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rippey 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 87.3% coverage in Rippey.
At a national level, based on 2341 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 Rippey Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rippey, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rippey 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rippey
Based on data reported by Rippey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Jefferson Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rippey. 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 | Rippey 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rippey?
Of the providers in Rippey, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rippey 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 Rippey, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rippey
| ISP / Tech Type | Rippey Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Jefferson Telephone Company | (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 Rippey?
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 Rippey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Jefferson Telephone Company. 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 Rippey is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Jefferson Telephone Company, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rippey, available to 95.7% 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.