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Best Internet Providers in Stilson, IA

All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Stilson has 7 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 Stilson.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber58.3%Hancock County 93.9%bottom 44%
Average top speed790 MbpsHancock County 974 Mbpsbottom 29%
Providers74.1 at a typical addressbottom 50%
Homes with internet86%Hancock County 89%top 50%
ISP Report CardD+score 31 of 100bottom 35%
Connectivity index39/100Hancock County 41/100bottom 49%

Ranks compare Stilson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Stilson, IA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Stilson ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestComm1Up to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.40 out of 5 by its customers, available to 90.74% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Stilson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Comm1

Comm1 logo

Availability:

58.3%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: $40.00 - $200.00 / mo.

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Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

58.3%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

98.1%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

98.1%

692 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Northwest Communications

Northwest Communications logo

Availability:

92.6%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

92.6%

31 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

90.7%

30 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

34.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

34.3%

99 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

CenturyLink

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

17.6%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(183)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

17.6%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

GigFire

GigFire logo

Availability:

22.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: $70.00 / mo.

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Availability

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stilson residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

22.2%

104 Mbps

150 Mbps

Wireless: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Stilson 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.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Stilson ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stilson, IA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Stilson 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 Stilson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.74% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stilson?

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.

Stilson, IA map of internet availability

How Stilson Compares to Places Its Size

Stilson's report card score is in the bottom 35% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.

D+score 31 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 35%
39/100Hancock County 41/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 49%
Measure Stilson Rank among US places under 1,000 people Hancock County Iowa US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 58.3% bottom 44% 93.9% 84.3% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 790 Mbps bottom 29% 974 Mbps 3,256 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 4.1 bottom 50% 5.5 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% 2.3 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 10% top 41% 7% 12% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 90% bottom 34% 92% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 86% top 50% 89% 89% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 56% bottom 47% 69% 72% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 62% bottom 23% 70% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $65,288 bottom 41% $69,654 $82,468 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 12% top 44% 11% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 58.3% of homes in Stilson, against 93.9% across Hancock County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Stilson are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,288 (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 Stilson

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stilson?

Comm1 Fiber in Stilson, IA

Comm1 logo

Availability:

58.3%

Customer Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Comm1 offers Fiber service to 58.3% of Stilson homes. Across the city, Comm1 Fiber 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 Comm1 Fiber. Comm1 Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Stilson from Comm1 in terms of customer satisfaction.

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

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stilson, IA

Nextlink logo

Availability:

98.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

692 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Stilson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 692 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 521 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stilson from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Stilson, IA

Northwest Communications logo

Availability:

92.6%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

31 Mbps

Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Stilson homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stilson from Northwest Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stilson, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

90.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

30 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Stilson 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stilson from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stilson, IA

Verizon logo

Availability:

34.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

99 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.3% of Stilson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 99 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 9.8 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stilson from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Stilson, IA

GigFire logo

Availability:

22.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

104 Mbps

GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Stilson homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 104 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 29 Mbps throughout the city. GigFire Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stilson from GigFire in terms of customer satisfaction.

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?

CenturyLink DSL in Stilson, IA

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

17.6%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

CenturyLink offers DSL service to 17.6% of Stilson homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL 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. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stilson from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Stilson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Stilson

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Stilson

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Stilson Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Stilson that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Kanawha has the most homes with fiber (98.6%) and Britt the fewest (94.3%); Stilson has 58.3%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Stilson (this page)108 58.3%790 Mbps4.1D+39/100
Britt2,385 94.3%964 Mbps6.3B-39/100
Kanawha1,006 98.6%988 Mbps4.5C+32/100
Wesley606 68.0%1,561 Mbps5.4C+53/100
Woden481 99.2%959 Mbps3.6C+41/100
Lu Verne436 0.5%534 Mbps3.2D-39/100
Corwith352 96.3%974 Mbps3.4C38/100
Hutchins231 12.6%923 Mbps4.2D+40/100
Duncan148 91.9%943 Mbps5.9C+66/100
Hanna123 40.6%682 Mbps3.3D36/100
St. Benedict105 23.8%727 Mbps3.8D39/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stilson?

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, Comm1 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 Stilson

Max Advertised Speed in Stilson, IA
Nextlink1,000
Comm11,000
Verizon300
GigFire150
Viasat100
Northwest Communications100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
CenturyLink10

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Customer Ratings for Stilson Internet Providers

Based on 23 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Stilson 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 34.3% coverage in Stilson.

At a national level, based on 1365 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 Stilson Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Stilson, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeStilson OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Comm1No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
Northwest CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)3.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (10)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
GigFireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

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 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 TypeStilson SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Comm1No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
Northwest CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (10)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
GigFireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stilson?

Of the providers in Stilson, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Stilson 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. Comm1 is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Stilson, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Stilson

ISP / Tech TypeStilson AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Comm1No rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4.5 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
Northwest CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (1)4 of 5 stars (2)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (10)3.5 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
GigFireNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa

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Steve S.

ImOn Communications Fiber

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Metronet Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 14, 2026

great

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tim W

ImOn Communications Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 08, 2026

Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Diane

Comelec Internet Services

5 of 5 stars September 01, 2026

Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Comm1. 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 Stilson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stilson, available to 98.1% 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.