Best Internet Providers in Spencer, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Spencer, IA
Spencer has 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Spencer.
Ranks compare Spencer with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Spencer, IA at a Glance
Spencer Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Spencer Municipal Utilities
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Fiber
Mediacom
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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 Spencer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Spencer, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Spencer 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 Spencer, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 65.71% of the city.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Spencer?
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 Spencer
- Spencer Municipal Utilities - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Premier Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Evertek - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Spencer Compares to Places Its Size
Spencer's report card score is in the top 34% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 26%.
| Measure | Spencer | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Clay County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.7% | top 7% | 98.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 999 Mbps | bottom 9% | 1,008 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | top 28% | 7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 11% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 19% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 44% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 42% | 74% | 72% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | bottom 35% | 78% | 78% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $64,237 | bottom 20% | $68,261 | $82,468 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 15% | 12% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.7% of homes in Spencer, against 98.5% across Clay County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Spencer are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,237 (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 Spencer
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Spencer?
Spencer Municipal Utilities Fiber in Spencer, IA
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spencer Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 95.2% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Spencer Municipal Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications Fiber in Spencer, IA
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Premier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Premier Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Spencer, IA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Spencer?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Spencer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Spencer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
495 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 495 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 113 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
260 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 260 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
65.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.7% of Spencer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
105 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.9% of Spencer homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 105 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
Evertek Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Evertek offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Evertek Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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.
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Spencer, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Spencer?
Mediacom Cable in Spencer, IA
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 93.8% of Spencer homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Spencer?
CenturyLink DSL in Spencer, IA
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.1% of Spencer homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Spencer by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Spencer has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Spencer
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Spencer
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51301 | 12,622 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 51/100 |
How Spencer Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Spencer that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Rossie has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Gillett Grove the fewest (96.7%); Spencer has 99.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer (this page) | 12,071 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Milford | 3,652 | 99.8% | 1,822 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 49/100 |
| Everly | 987 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 55/100 |
| Royal | 761 | 97.5% | 985 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Fostoria | 505 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 59/100 |
| Dickens | 487 | 100.0% | 890 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Old Town | 428 | 100.0% | 1,159 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Moneta | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 59/100 |
| Gillett Grove | 210 | 96.7% | 972 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Greenville | 195 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 74/100 |
| Rossie | 28 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | B- | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Spencer?
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, Mediacom and Spencer Municipal Utilities 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 Spencer
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Spencer Municipal Utilities | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Premier Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Evertek | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Spencer Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Spencer 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 80.8% coverage in Spencer.
At a national level, based on 2526 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 Spencer Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Spencer, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Spencer Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Spencer Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Premier Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Spencer
Based on data reported by Spencer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Spencer Municipal Utilities. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Spencer. 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 | Spencer Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spencer Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Evertek | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Spencer?
Of the providers in Spencer, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Spencer 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 Spencer, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Spencer
| ISP / Tech Type | Spencer Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spencer Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 Spencer?
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 Spencer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Spencer Municipal Utilities. 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 Spencer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Spencer, available to 97.1% 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.