Best Internet Providers in Smithland, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Smithland, IA
Smithland 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 Smithland.
Ranks compare Smithland with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Smithland, IA at a Glance
Smithland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
WiaTel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Smithland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Smithland, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Smithland 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 Smithland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.62% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Smithland?
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.
How Smithland Compares to Places Its Size
Smithland's report card score is in the top 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Smithland | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Woodbury County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.5% | top 27% | 91.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 986 Mbps | bottom 41% | 4,140 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.3 | bottom 36% | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 89% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 48% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,742 | top 49% | $77,547 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 98.5% of homes in Smithland, against 91.0% across Woodbury County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Smithland are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,742 (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 Smithland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Smithland?
WiaTel Fiber in Smithland, IA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WiaTel offers Fiber service to 98.5% of Smithland homes. Across the city, WiaTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Smithland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Smithland, IA
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Smithland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Smithland, IA
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
247 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Smithland homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 247 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Smithland, IA
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
503 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.9% of Smithland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 503 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 400, with an average of 202 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Smithland?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Smithland, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Smithland?
CenturyLink DSL in Smithland, IA
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 7.3% of Smithland homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 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 3.0, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Smithland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Smithland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Smithland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Smithland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51056 | 415 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
How Smithland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Smithland that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Whiting has the most homes with fiber (6.1%) and Mapleton the fewest (2.6%); Smithland has 98.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smithland (this page) | 413 | 98.5% | 986 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 26/100 |
| Mapleton | 1,523 | 2.6% | 1,273 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 32/100 |
| Whiting | 1,075 | 6.1% | 1,229 Mbps | 6 | C | 36/100 |
| Anthon | 964 | 6.4% | 1,275 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 27/100 |
| Danbury | 657 | 4.3% | 933 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Hornick | 533 | 99.2% | 999 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Castana | 352 | 90.1% | 978 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 23/100 |
| Climbing Hill | 343 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Oto | 309 | 92.6% | 962 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 26/100 |
| Ticonic | 120 | 88.3% | 895 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 29/100 |
| Rodney | 116 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Smithland?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, WiaTel 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 Smithland
| WiaTel | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Smithland Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Smithland 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 87.9% coverage in Smithland.
At a national level, based on 1361 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 Smithland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Smithland, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithland Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Smithland
Based on data reported by Smithland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through WiaTel. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Smithland. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithland Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Smithland?
Of the providers in Smithland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Smithland 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. WiaTel is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Smithland, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Smithland
| ISP / Tech Type | Smithland Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| WiaTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Smithland?
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 Smithland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be WiaTel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Smithland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- WiaTel, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Smithland, available to 98.5% 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.