Best Internet Providers in Ruthven, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ruthven, IA
Ruthven has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Ruthven.
Ranks compare Ruthven with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ruthven, IA at a Glance
Ruthven Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Starnet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Ruthven ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ruthven, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ruthven 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 Ruthven, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.40% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ruthven?
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 Ruthven
- Starnet - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ruthven Compares to Places Its Size
Ruthven's report card score is in the bottom 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 50%.
| Measure | Ruthven | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Palo Alto County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.7% | top 22% | 77.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 507 Mbps | bottom 6% | 1,112 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 13% | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 6% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 73% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 78% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,334 | bottom 42% | $75,375 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Ruthven, against 77.9% across Palo Alto County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ruthven 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 $69,334 (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 Ruthven
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ruthven?
Starnet Fiber in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Starnet offers Fiber service to 96.4% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, Starnet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ruthven?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
102 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.4% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 102 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.8% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 21 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.3% of Ruthven 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 Ruthven, IA
Availability:
22.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.3% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Ruthven homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 94 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ruthven, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Ruthven 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 Ruthven?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ruthven, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ruthven?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Ruthven, IA.
Internet in Ruthven by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ruthven has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ruthven
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ruthven
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51358 | 1,272 | 99.7% | 524 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 48/100 |
How Ruthven Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ruthven that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Spencer has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Emmetsburg the fewest (70.6%); Ruthven has 97.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthven (this page) | 1,192 | 97.7% | 507 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 47/100 |
| Spencer | 12,071 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Emmetsburg | 4,083 | 70.6% | 1,608 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 46/100 |
| Graettinger | 1,105 | 99.5% | 501 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 56/100 |
| Terril | 694 | 97.7% | 972 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 65/100 |
| Fostoria | 505 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Dickens | 487 | 100.0% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Ayrshire | 298 | 85.9% | 887 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 55/100 |
| Curlew | 249 | 56.2% | 743 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Gillett Grove | 210 | 96.7% | 972 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Osgood | 126 | 54.8% | 479 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 40/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ruthven?
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, Starnet 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 Ruthven
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Starnet | 500 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ruthven Internet Providers
Based on 12 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ruthven 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 54.4% coverage in Ruthven.
At a national level, based on 2246 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 Ruthven Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ruthven, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruthven Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ruthven
Based on data reported by Ruthven ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Starnet. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Ruthven. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 | Ruthven Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ruthven?
Of the providers in Ruthven, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ruthven 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 Ruthven, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ruthven
| ISP / Tech Type | Ruthven 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starnet | (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 Ruthven?
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 Ruthven is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Starnet. 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 Ruthven is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ruthven, available to 97.4% 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.