11 Best Internet Providers in Scotch Grove, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Scotch Grove, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Scotch Grove, IA?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Scotch Grove, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Scotch Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scotch Grove Internet Providers

Based on 26 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Scotch Grove 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 81.9% coverage in Scotch Grove.

At a national level, based on 1311 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scotch Grove?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Scotch Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Cascade Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Onslow Cooperative Telephone Association	150 Mbps
	Center Junction Telephone Company	150 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Comelec Internet Services	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scotch Grove

Based on data reported by Scotch Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Cascade Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, and Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Scotch Grove. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scotch Grove?

Iowa customers rate Comelec Internet Services as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scotch Grove customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Scotch Grove, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Scotch Grove

Scotch Grove Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Scotch Grove below, including the metrics used and how Scotch Grove compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

Scotch Grove ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Scotch Grove	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scotch Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.76%	84.32%	71.53%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	964 Mbps	3,256 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Scotch Grove.	6.0	6.8	7.1

 

Scotch Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Scotch Grove	Iowa	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.5	2.4	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	21%	12%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	89%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	64%	72%	76%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	64%	73%	77%

Scotch Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Scotch Grove is B-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scotch Grove is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scotch Grove have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Scotch Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

90% of Scotch Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 22% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Scotch Grove residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Scotch Grove?

How Much Speed does a Scotch Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scotch Grove is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Scotch Grove’s average household income is $94,443 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $82,468 and higher than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Scotch Grove also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 21% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scotch Grove has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Scotch Grove households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scotch Grove?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scotch Grove?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Scotch Grove, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Scotch Grove?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scotch Grove?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Scotch Grove?

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 Scotch Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Cascade Communications, Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative, and Wyoming Mutual Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Scotch Grove is Comelec Internet Services.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Scotch Grove, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Scotch Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Scotch Grove stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Scotch Grove’s B- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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