Best Internet Providers in Sioux City, IA
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sioux City, IA
Sioux City has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Sioux City.
Ranks compare Sioux City with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sioux City, IA at a Glance
Sioux City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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Metronet
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Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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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 Sioux City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sioux City, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Sioux City based on 48 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sioux City?
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 Sioux City
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sioux City Compares to Places Its Size
Sioux City's report card score is tied 258th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 643rd of 749.
| Measure | Sioux City | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Woodbury County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.4% | Tied 197th of 749 | 91.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,680 Mbps | 202nd of 749 | 4,140 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | Tied 525th of 749 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 691st of 749 | 7% | 12% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 625th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 605th of 749 | 89% | 89% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 637th of 749 | 72% | 72% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 654th of 749 | 73% | 78% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $74,380 | 538th of 749 | $77,547 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 92.4% of homes in Sioux City, against 91.0% across Woodbury County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Sioux City are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,380 (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 Sioux City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sioux City?
Metronet Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 88.5% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Long Lines Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
13.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Long Lines offers Fiber service to 13.4% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Long Lines Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
906 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 906 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 834 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Sioux City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sioux City?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
81.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.9% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.1% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
41.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
283 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.6% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 283 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 300, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sioux City?
Sparklight Cable in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 96.4% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Long Lines Cable in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 3.4% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sioux City?
CenturyLink DSL in Sioux City, IA
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.9% of Sioux City homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 32 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 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Sioux City from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sioux City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 19.4% of homes in 51101 to 96.5% in 51104. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sioux City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Sioux City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51106 | 28,626 | 95.8% | 4,922 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 59/100 |
| 51104 | 23,136 | 96.5% | 4,967 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 59/100 |
| 51103 | 16,499 | 88.4% | 4,577 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 51/100 |
| 51105 | 10,571 | 91.3% | 4,768 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 41/100 |
| 51108 | 6,001 | 86.7% | 3,369 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 48/100 |
| 51109 | 3,319 | 95.2% | 4,530 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 40/100 |
| 51101 | 1,152 | 19.4% | 1,515 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 22/100 |
| 51111 | 113 | 24.8% | 888 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 45/100 |
How Sioux City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sioux City that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 5 of them in Nebraska and South Dakota. Among them, Hinton has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Jefferson, SD the fewest (61.4%); Sioux City has 92.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City (this page) | 89,271 | 92.4% | 4,680 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 54/100 |
| South Sioux City, NE | 16,031 | 97.5% | 1,020 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 54/100 |
| North Sioux City, SD | 7,638 | 91.2% | 1,470 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 55/100 |
| Sergeant Bluff | 5,827 | 98.0% | 1,384 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Dakota City, NE | 2,842 | 95.0% | 903 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Jefferson, SD | 1,920 | 61.4% | 1,516 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Lawton | 1,777 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 66/100 |
| Hinton | 1,616 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 62/100 |
| Bronson | 861 | 99.3% | 1,410 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Jackson, NE | 421 | 97.2% | 238 Mbps | 4 | C | 40/100 |
| Neptune | 375 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sioux City?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sioux City
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| Long Lines | 1,500 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Sioux City Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sioux City 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 Sioux City.
At a national level, based on 2624 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 Sioux City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sioux City, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sioux City Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight |  (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sioux City
Based on data reported by Sioux City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Sioux City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sioux City Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sioux City?
Of the providers in Sioux City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sioux City 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sioux City, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sioux City
| ISP / Tech Type | Sioux City Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (1) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (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 Sioux City?
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 Sioux City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Sioux City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sioux City, available to 96.4% 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.