Best Internet Providers in Schleswig, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Schleswig, IA
Schleswig 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 Schleswig.
Ranks compare Schleswig with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Schleswig, IA at a Glance
Schleswig Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
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Verizon
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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 Schleswig ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Schleswig, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Schleswig based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Schleswig, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 68.42% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Schleswig?
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 Schleswig
How Schleswig Compares to Places Its Size
Schleswig's report card score is in the bottom 4% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Schleswig | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Crawford County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.1% | bottom 9% | 67.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 454 Mbps | bottom 5% | 1,402 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | bottom 10% | 5.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 15% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 54% | bottom 24% | 60% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 26% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,391 | top 50% | $68,953 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 1.1% of homes in Schleswig, against 67.1% across Crawford County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Schleswig are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,391 (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 Schleswig
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Schleswig?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Schleswig, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Schleswig?
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.0% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 84 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 9.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
68.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.4% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
56.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
638 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.0% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 638 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 542 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.7% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 35 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Schleswig 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Schleswig?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Schleswig, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Schleswig?
Windstream DSL in Schleswig, IA
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
119 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 84.9% of Schleswig homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 119 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Schleswig from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Schleswig by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Schleswig has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Schleswig
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Schleswig
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51461 | 1,072 | 0.0% | 426 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 22/100 |
How Schleswig Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Schleswig that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Battle Creek has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Ida Grove the fewest (22.4%); Schleswig has 1.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schleswig (this page) | 1,143 | 1.1% | 454 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 22/100 |
| Denison | 9,056 | 81.1% | 1,806 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
| Ida Grove | 2,480 | 22.4% | 1,326 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 35/100 |
| Battle Creek | 1,045 | 96.2% | 883 Mbps | 4.1 | C | 34/100 |
| Vail | 809 | 99.9% | 1,995 Mbps | 4.9 | B | 44/100 |
| Charter Oak | 697 | 0.7% | 915 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 22/100 |
| Kiron | 665 | 98.2% | 663 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 28/100 |
| Arthur | 509 | 93.9% | 323 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 25/100 |
| Deloit | 423 | 33.3% | 1,054 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 32/100 |
| Ricketts | 310 | 5.5% | 583 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 26/100 |
| Kenwood | 182 | 61.5% | 1,533 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Schleswig?
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 Schleswig
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Schleswig Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Schleswig residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 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 94.2% coverage in Schleswig.
At a national level, based on 1276 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Schleswig Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Schleswig, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Schleswig 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Schleswig
Based on data reported by Schleswig ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Schleswig. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 638 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 | Schleswig 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Schleswig?
Of the providers in Schleswig, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Schleswig 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.
Verizon is rated 3.75 out of 5 for price, which is similar to 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 Schleswig, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Schleswig
| ISP / Tech Type | Schleswig Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (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 Schleswig?
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 Schleswig is Verizon.
- 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 Schleswig is Verizon.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Schleswig, available to 94.2% 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.