15 Best Internet Providers in Scott County, IA
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Scott County ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,811 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Scott County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Scott County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Scott County.
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Scott County has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Scott County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Scott County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Scott County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Scott County, IA?
Central Scott Telephone is the highest-rated internet provider in Scott County based on 51 Iowa customer reviews, and Central Scott Telephone has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Scott County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Scott County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scott County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Scott County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| MetroNet | (1) |  (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Central Scott Telephone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| CS Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Central Scott Telephone is the best internet service provider for Scott County residents. Central Scott Telephone was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MetroNet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.7% coverage in Scott County.
At a national level, based on 2417 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Central Scott Telephone is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Scott County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scott County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MetroNet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Central Scott Telephone 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 Scott County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Central Scott Telephone | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Quantum Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Night Owl | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| CS Technologies | 250 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scott County
| ISP / Tech Type | Scott County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Geneseo Communications |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (1) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Central Scott Telephone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| CS Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Scott County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Central Scott Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Scott County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,790 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MetroNet. This indicates MetroNet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scott County?
Iowa customers rate Geneseo Communications 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.
Geneseo Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MetroNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scott County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Scott County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Scott County
| ISP / Tech Type | Scott County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Geneseo Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (1) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Central Scott Telephone | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (42) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| CS Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Night Owl | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Scott County 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 county 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 Scott County below, including the metrics used and how Scott County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Scott County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scott County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 90.15% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 4,811 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Scott County. | 7.3 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 10% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 77% | 71% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 77% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Scott County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Scott County is A-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scott County is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scott County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Scott County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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 Scott County households have an internet connection despite having 99.55% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Scott County 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 Counties Compare to Scott County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
How Much Speed does a Scott County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scott County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Scott County's average household income is $88,551 which is much higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Scott County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scott County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Scott County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
MetroNet Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 80.7% of Scott County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 35.4% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Geneseo Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(47)
Avg. Download Speed
1,795 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,795 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 992 Mbps throughout the county.
Centurylink Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(60)
Avg. Download Speed
930 Mbps
Centurylink offers Fiber service to 7.1% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Centurylink Fiber has speeds up to 930 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 891 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Scott County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Central Scott Telephone Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Central Scott Telephone offers Fiber service to 6.8% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Central Scott Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Night Owl Fiber in Scott County, IA
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
Mediacom Cable in Scott County, IA
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 96.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
Centurylink DSL in Scott County, IA
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 85.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL has speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 8.2 Mbps throughout the county. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Scott County from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Central Scott Telephone DSL in Scott County, IA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Central Scott Telephone offers DSL service to 6.4% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Central Scott Telephone DSL has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Scott County, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
139 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.5% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 139 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 83, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Scott County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Scott County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Scott County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
CS Technologies Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
CS Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, CS Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
341 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 341 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 114 Mbps throughout the county.
Central Scott Telephone Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Central Scott Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Central Scott Telephone Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Night Owl Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Night Owl offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Night Owl Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Scott County?
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 Scott County is Central Scott Telephone.
- The fastest internet provider should be Central Scott Telephone. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MetroNet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Scott County is Geneseo Communications.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Scott County, 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 Scott County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Scott County 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 Scott County's A- ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100