Best Internet Providers in Salem, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salem, IA
Salem has 5 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 Salem.
Ranks compare Salem with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salem, IA at a Glance
Salem Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
KCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Liberty Communications
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 Salem ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salem, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Salem 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 Salem, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Salem?
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 Salem
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Salem Compares to Places Its Size
Salem's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Salem | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Henry County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.0% | top 44% | 76.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,250 Mbps | top 31% | 1,175 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 27% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | bottom 37% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,024 | top 34% | $69,848 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 86.0% of homes in Salem, against 76.6% across Henry County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Salem are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,024 (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 Salem
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
KCTC Fiber in Salem, IA
Availability:
69.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
KCTC offers Fiber service to 69.2% of Salem homes. Across the city, KCTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Salem, IA
Availability:
26.6%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 26.6% of Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Salem, IA
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
209 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Salem homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 209 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 200, with an average of 91 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Salem homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Salem, IA
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
939 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Salem homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 939 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 1,000, with an average of 925 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Salem, IA
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Salem homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Salem, IA
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Salem, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salem?
Windstream DSL in Salem, IA
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
123 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 81.8% of Salem homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 123 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Salem from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Salem by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Salem has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salem
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Salem
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52649 | 953 | 75.7% | 1,100 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
How Salem Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salem that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Mount Pleasant has the most homes with fiber (82.2%) and New London the fewest (49.8%); Salem has 86.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem (this page) | 910 | 86.0% | 1,250 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 10,982 | 82.2% | 1,088 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 53/100 |
| New London | 3,159 | 49.8% | 1,399 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Hillsboro | 480 | 94.2% | 1,035 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Oakland Mills | 431 | 89.6% | 1,420 Mbps | 7 | B | 35/100 |
| St. Paul | 359 | 50.1% | 1,288 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Houghton | 336 | 8.9% | 781 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Rome | 295 | 26.8% | 508 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 18/100 |
| Westwood | 247 | 100.0% | 1,927 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 43/100 |
| Glasgow | 231 | 87.5% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Mount Hamill | 88 | 11.4% | 209 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salem?
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, 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 Salem
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Salem Internet Providers
Based on 10 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Salem 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 96.6% coverage in Salem.
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 Salem Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salem, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salem
Based on data reported by Salem ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Salem. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 939 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 | Salem Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salem?
Of the providers in Salem, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salem 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 Salem, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salem
| ISP / Tech Type | Salem Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Salem?
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 Salem is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Salem is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Liberty Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Salem, available to 99.8% 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.