Best Internet Providers in Soldier, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Soldier, IA
Soldier has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Soldier.
Ranks compare Soldier with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Soldier, IA at a Glance
Soldier Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Long Lines
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Soldier ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Soldier, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Soldier 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 Soldier, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.07% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Soldier?
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 Soldier
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - dsl coverage map
- Long Lines - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
How Soldier Compares to Places Its Size
Soldier's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Soldier | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Monona County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 14.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,225 Mbps | top 32% | 1,272 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 39% | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 80% | bottom 26% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 58% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,418 | top 46% | $68,830 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Soldier, against 14.6% across Monona County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Soldier are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,418 (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 Soldier
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Soldier?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Soldier, IA.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Soldier?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.1% of Soldier homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
276 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 276 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 Soldier, IA
Availability:
29.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.0% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
290 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.2% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 96 Mbps throughout the city.
Long Lines Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
10.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Long Lines offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.2% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Long Lines Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Soldier homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Soldier, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Soldier homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Soldier?
Long Lines Cable in Soldier, IA
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 74.7% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Soldier?
Long Lines DSL in Soldier, IA
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Long Lines offers DSL service to 23.9% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Long Lines DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Soldier, IA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 3.1% of Soldier homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Soldier by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Soldier has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Soldier
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Soldier
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51572 | 342 | 0.0% | 1,170 Mbps | 3.4 | D | 25/100 |
How Soldier Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Soldier that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Dunlap has the most homes with fiber (75.4%) and Mapleton the fewest (2.6%); Soldier has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier (this page) | 352 | 0.0% | 1,225 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 26/100 |
| Mapleton | 1,523 | 2.6% | 1,273 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 32/100 |
| Dunlap | 1,508 | 75.4% | 1,587 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Charter Oak | 697 | 0.7% | 915 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 22/100 |
| Ute | 626 | 0.0% | 1,031 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 12/100 |
| Pisgah | 589 | 0.0% | 683 Mbps | 2.9 | D- | 27/100 |
| Moorhead | 487 | 9.4% | 1,234 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 36/100 |
| Castana | 352 | 90.1% | 978 Mbps | 2.2 | C- | 23/100 |
| Turin | 247 | 79.3% | 955 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 32/100 |
| Kenwood | 182 | 61.5% | 1,533 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| Ticonic | 120 | 88.3% | 895 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Soldier?
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, Long Lines 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 Soldier
| Long Lines | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Windstream | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Soldier Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Soldier 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 83.5% coverage in Soldier.
At a national level, based on 2343 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 Soldier Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Soldier, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Soldier 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Soldier
Based on data reported by Soldier ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Soldier. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,293 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 | Soldier 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Soldier?
Of the providers in Soldier, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Soldier 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Soldier, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Soldier
| ISP / Tech Type | Soldier Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Soldier?
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 Soldier is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. 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 Soldier is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Soldier, available to 88.1% 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.