Best Internet Providers in Salina, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Salina, IA
Salina has 8 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 Salina.
Ranks compare Salina with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Salina, IA at a Glance
Salina Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Liberty Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
KCTC
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 Salina ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Salina, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Salina 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 Salina, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.56% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Salina?
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 Salina
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Cloudburst9 - fixed wireless coverage map
How Salina Compares to Places Its Size
Salina's report card score is in the bottom 33% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Salina | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jefferson County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 19.5% | bottom 30% | 80.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 536 Mbps | bottom 21% | 1,020 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | top 30% | 6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 21% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 96% | 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 | 52% | bottom 39% | 68% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,826 | top 28% | $58,236 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 19.5% of homes in Salina, against 80.0% across Jefferson County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Salina are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,826 (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 Salina
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Salina?
Windstream Fiber in Salina, IA
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Salina homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Salina?
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Salina homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 29 Mbps throughout the city.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.4% of Salina homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Salina homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
186 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.1% of Salina homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cloudburst9 offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Salina homes. Across the city, Cloudburst9 Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
34.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.8% of Salina homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 75 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salina, IA
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Salina 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 Salina, IA
Availability:
25.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.6% of Salina homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Salina?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Salina, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Salina?
Windstream DSL in Salina, IA
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 7.9% of Salina homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Salina from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Salina by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Salina
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Salina
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Salina Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Salina that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Glasgow has the most homes with fiber (87.5%) and Pleasant Plain the fewest (0.0%); Salina has 19.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salina (this page) | 164 | 19.5% | 536 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Fairfield | 11,100 | 84.1% | 1,080 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 58/100 |
| Brighton | 925 | 56.6% | 734 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Lockridge | 575 | 80.7% | 1,149 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Rome | 295 | 26.8% | 508 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 18/100 |
| Trenton | 252 | 68.2% | 790 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 49/100 |
| Glasgow | 231 | 87.5% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 25/100 |
| Perlee | 219 | 53.4% | 638 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 33/100 |
| Germanville | 176 | 13.1% | 216 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 32/100 |
| East Pleasant Plain | 147 | 12.2% | 347 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 31/100 |
| Pleasant Plain | 109 | 0.0% | 254 Mbps | 5.9 | D | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Salina?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Salina
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| KCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Cloudburst9 | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Salina Internet Providers
Based on 14 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Salina residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 81.1% coverage in Salina.
At a national level, based on 2324 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 Salina Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Salina, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Salina 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 | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Salina
Based on data reported by Salina ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Salina. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 918 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Salina 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 | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Salina?
Of the providers in Salina, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Salina 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Salina, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Salina
| ISP / Tech Type | Salina 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 | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Cloudburst9 | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Salina?
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 Salina is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. 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 Salina is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Liberty Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Salina, available to 100.0% 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.