Best Internet Providers in St. Benedict, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in St. Benedict, IA
St. Benedict has 6 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 St. Benedict.
Ranks compare St. Benedict with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in St. Benedict, IA at a Glance
St. Benedict Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 St. Benedict ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Benedict, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in St. Benedict 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 St. Benedict, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Benedict?
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 St. Benedict Compares to Places Its Size
St. Benedict's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | St. Benedict | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kossuth County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 23.8% | bottom 32% | 56.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 727 Mbps | bottom 27% | 902 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 13% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,625 | top 41% | $72,077 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 23.8% of homes in St. Benedict, against 56.7% across Kossuth County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in St. Benedict are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,625 (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 St. Benedict
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Benedict?
Comm1 Fiber in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Comm1 offers Fiber service to 23.8% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, Comm1 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 St. Benedict?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
658 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 658 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 75 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 455 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
143 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 143 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 114 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Benedict?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in St. Benedict, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Benedict?
CenturyLink DSL in St. Benedict, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 12.4% of St. Benedict homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in St. Benedict by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in St. Benedict
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in St. Benedict
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How St. Benedict Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to St. Benedict that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Corwith has the most homes with fiber (96.3%) and Irvington the fewest (0.0%); St. Benedict has 23.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict (this page) | 105 | 23.8% | 727 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 39/100 |
| Algona | 6,530 | 37.4% | 956 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Wesley | 606 | 68.0% | 1,561 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Lu Verne | 436 | 0.5% | 534 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 39/100 |
| Corwith | 352 | 96.3% | 974 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 38/100 |
| Hobarton | 314 | 3.8% | 480 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Hutchins | 231 | 12.6% | 923 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Irvington | 194 | 0.0% | 658 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 52/100 |
| St. Joseph | 184 | 9.2% | 876 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Hanna | 123 | 40.6% | 682 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 36/100 |
| Stilson | 108 | 58.3% | 790 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Benedict?
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, Nextlink 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 St. Benedict
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Comm1 | 1,000 |
| Northwest Communications | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for St. Benedict Internet Providers
Based on 19 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for St. Benedict residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Northwest Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in St. Benedict.
At a national level, based on 549 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 St. Benedict Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in St. Benedict, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Benedict Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Benedict
Based on data reported by St. Benedict ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in St. Benedict. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 658 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 | St. Benedict Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Benedict?
Of the providers in St. Benedict, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in St. Benedict 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. Northwest Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in St. Benedict, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Benedict
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Benedict Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comm1 | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 St. Benedict?
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 St. Benedict is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 St. Benedict is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in St. Benedict, available to 93.3% 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.