8 Best Internet Providers in Stilson, IA

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stilson, IA?

Comm1 is the highest-rated internet provider in Stilson based on 25 Iowa customer reviews, and Comm1 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 Stilson, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stilson

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

Based on 25 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Comm1 is the best internet service provider for Stilson residents. Comm1 was rated at an average of 5.00 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 9.3% coverage in Stilson.

At a national level, based on 1233 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comm1 is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.88 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stilson?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Stilson, the fastest internet in the city comes from Comm1.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Stilson

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Comm1	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	GigFire	150 Mbps
	Northwest Communications	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Centurylink	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stilson

Based on data reported by Stilson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Comm1. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Stilson. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Comm1. This indicates Comm1 reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stilson?

Iowa customers rate Comm1 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.

Comm1 received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stilson customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stilson

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

Stilson ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Stilson	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stilson that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	58.33%	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.	839 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 Stilson.	4.9	7.3	6.8

 

Stilson Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stilson	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.	2.5	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.	9%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	60%	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.	60%	71%	76%

Stilson ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stilson is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stilson is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stilson have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stilson 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.

87% of Stilson households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Stilson 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 Stilson?

How Much Speed does a Stilson Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stilson is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stilson's average household income is $68,250 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Stilson also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Stilson has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stilson households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stilson?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stilson?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stilson?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Stilson?

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 Stilson is Comm1.
• The fastest internet provider should be Comm1. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comm1 may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Stilson is Comm1.
• Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stilson, 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 Stilson compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stilson 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 Stilson's C ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.