9 Best Internet Providers in South Amana, IA

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Amana, IA?

South Slope is the highest-rated internet provider in South Amana based on 43 Iowa customer reviews, and South Slope 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 South Amana, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Amana

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Amana Internet Providers

Based on 43 reviews from Iowa internet customers, South Slope is the best internet service provider for South Amana residents. South Slope was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 68.9% coverage in South Amana.

At a national level, based on 1460 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, South Slope is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.55 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Amana?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, South Slope, and Mediacom 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 South Amana

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	South Slope	1,000 Mbps
	Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Windstream	200 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Amana

Based on data reported by South Amana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, South Slope, and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in South Amana. 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.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Amana?

Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Amana customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in South Amana

South Amana 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 South Amana below, including the metrics used and how South Amana compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.

South Amana ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Amana	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Amana that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	53.65%	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.	848 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 South Amana.	6.5	7.3	6.8

 

South Amana Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Amana	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.	2.4	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.	7%	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.	95%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	63%	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.	63%	71%	76%

South Amana ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Amana is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Amana is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Amana have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Amana 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.

91% of South Amana households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of South Amana 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 South Amana?

How Much Speed does a South Amana Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Amana is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Amana's average household income is $92,522 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.

South Amana also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 South Amana has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Amana households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Amana?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Amana?

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 South Amana is South Slope.
• The fastest internet provider should be Wellman Telephone Cooperative Association, South Slope, and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in South Amana is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Amana, 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 South Amana compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Amana 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 South Amana's C+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.