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6 Best Internet Providers in Stanzel, IA

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Stanzel ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Stanzel ISP Report Card D
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,000 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 6
Customer review count Real Stanzel Customer Ratings 1

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Stanzel has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Stanzel.

Stanzel overview

Stanzel has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Stanzel.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Centurylink

Centurylink logo

Availability:

10.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(176)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: $50.00 - $75.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

10.9%

40 Mbps

40 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $60.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.5%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

85.5%

30 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Windstream

Windstream logo

Availability:

83.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(97)

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1-833-330-3395 Price: $39.99 - $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

83.6%

46 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Above are the top 4 providers in Stanzel, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


BST Wifi

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

49.1%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $69.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

49.1%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

16.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stanzel.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stanzel residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

16.4%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Stanzel residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Stanzel ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stanzel, IA?

Windstream is the best internet provider in Stanzel based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Stanzel, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Windstream is an option for 83.64% of the city.

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or call 1-833-330-3395

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Stanzel, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stanzel


Centurylink2.603.31
Windstream4.333.31
US Cellular4.333.61
T-Mobile Home Internet4.254.04
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stanzel Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeStanzel OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
Centurylink (1) (10) (163)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
BST Wifi (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 22 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Stanzel residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 16.4% coverage in Stanzel.

At a national level, based on 592 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stanzel?

The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available. Click the drop-down menu to choose
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Stanzel, IA map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stanzel?

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, 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 Stanzel

Max Advertised Speed in Stanzel, IA


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Nextlink1,000 Mbps
Windstream100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
Centurylink40 Mbps
BST Wifi25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
US Cellular10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stanzel


Centurylink2.203.30
Windstream4.673.41
US Cellular4.673.26
T-Mobile Home Internet4.253.96
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeStanzel SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Centurylink (1) (10) (163)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
BST Wifi (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Stanzel ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stanzel. 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 Stanzel?

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 Stanzel customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stanzel


Centurylink2.803.50
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.11
US Cellular4.003.71
Windstream3.332.97
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeStanzel AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Centurylink (1) (10) (163)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (3) (15)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (4) (284)View Plans
Windstream (0) (3) (87)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (1) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
BST Wifi (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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

Stanzel ISP Report Card: D
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Stanzel Iowa USA
0.00% 78.64% 67.25%
1,000 Mbps 2,759 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
3.5 7.3 6.8

 

Stanzel Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
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Stanzel Iowa USA
2.3 2.4 2.7
18% 11% 14%
88% 94% 95%
84% 88% 90%
36% 71% 75%
36% 71% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Stanzel ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stanzel is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stanzel is high with a score of 28 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stanzel have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stanzel 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.

84% of Stanzel households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 36% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 41% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 36% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 36% subscribe to it. A very low number of Stanzel 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 Stanzel?

Pitzer, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Zion, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Orient, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Macksburg, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
Greenfield, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Howe, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
Spaulding, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Stuart, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
Winterset, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

How Much Speed does a Stanzel Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stanzel is 2.3, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stanzel's average household income is $94,746 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.

Stanzel also has 20% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Stanzel has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stanzel households are more technology-disengaged. 88% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stanzel?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Stanzel, IA.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stanzel?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Stanzel, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stanzel?

Centurylink DSL in Stanzel, IA

Centurylink logo

Availability:

10.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(101)

Avg. Download Speed

40 Mbps

Centurylink offers DSL service to 10.9% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. Centurylink DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Stanzel from Centurylink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stanzel?

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stanzel, IA

Nextlink logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Nextlink Fixed Wireless. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stanzel from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stanzel, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

85.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stanzel from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Stanzel, IA

Windstream logo

Availability:

83.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

46 Mbps

Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stanzel from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.

BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Stanzel, IA

BST Wifi logo

Availability:

49.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.1% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stanzel from BST Wifi in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Stanzel, IA

US Cellular logo

Availability:

16.4%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.4% of Stanzel homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stanzel from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Stanzel?

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 Stanzel is Windstream.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Stanzel is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stanzel, 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 Stanzel compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stanzel 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 Stanzel's D ISP Report Card and 28 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Santa Cruz, AZ

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Oberlin, OK

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Round Hill, AR

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
Round Timber, TX

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
Rusk, WV

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Sabanno, TX

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 9 / 100
Sadie, LA

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
Saline, AR

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
Salt Creek, CO

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100

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