Best Internet Providers in State Center, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in State Center, IA
State Center 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 State Center.
Ranks compare State Center with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in State Center, IA at a Glance
State Center Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Partner Communications Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 State Center ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in State Center, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in State Center 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 State Center, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.95% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in State Center?
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 State Center
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Partner Communications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Partner Communications Cooperative - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How State Center Compares to Places Its Size
State Center's report card score is in the top 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | State Center | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Marshall County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 8% | 94.5% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,499 Mbps | top 50% | 3,803 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 35% | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 19% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 66% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,838 | top 40% | $76,146 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in State Center, against 94.5% across Marshall County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in State Center are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,838 (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 State Center
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in State Center?
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber in State Center, IA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 99.5% of State Center homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in State Center, IA
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 50.1% of State Center homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in State Center?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in State Center, IA
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of State Center homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in State Center, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of State Center homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in State Center, IA
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of State Center homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in State Center, IA
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.9% of State Center homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in State Center?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in State Center, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in State Center?
Partner Communications Cooperative DSL in State Center, IA
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative offers DSL service to 99.5% of State Center homes. Across the city, Partner Communications Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Internet in State Center by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
State Center has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in State Center
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in State Center
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50247 | 2,427 | 99.8% | 1,410 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 43/100 |
How State Center Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to State Center that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Melbourne has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Collins the fewest (65.5%); State Center has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Center (this page) | 1,995 | 99.8% | 1,499 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Colo | 1,394 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Collins | 1,094 | 65.5% | 1,281 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 55/100 |
| Melbourne | 1,070 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Rhodes | 667 | 85.8% | 903 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 43/100 |
| Clemons | 353 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Van Cleve | 253 | 93.3% | 957 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 49/100 |
| St. Anthony | 230 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 47/100 |
| LaMoille | 222 | 99.1% | 991 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 39/100 |
| Marietta | 172 | 87.2% | 1,140 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 39/100 |
| Minerva | 119 | 95.0% | 951 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in State Center?
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 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 State Center
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Partner Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for State Center Internet Providers
Based on 29 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for State Center residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.9% coverage in State Center.
At a national level, based on 1520 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 State Center Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in State Center, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | State Center Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in State Center
Based on data reported by State Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in State Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 | State Center Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in State Center?
Of the providers in State Center, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in State Center 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in State Center, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in State Center
| ISP / Tech Type | State Center Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Partner Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 State Center?
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 State Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 State Center is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Partner Communications Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in State Center, available to 99.5% 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.