12 Best Internet Providers in Storm Lake, IA

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Above are the top 4 providers in Storm Lake, 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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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 Storm Lake ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Storm Lake, IA?

Verizon is the best internet provider in Storm Lake based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Storm Lake, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 66.85% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Storm Lake

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Storm Lake Internet Providers

Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Storm Lake residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.50 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 95.9% coverage in Storm Lake.

At a national level, based on 2293 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Long Lines is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 1.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Storm Lake?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Northwest Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Long Lines 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 Storm Lake

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Long Lines	1,500 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Quantum Fiber	940 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Northwest Communications	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Evertek	50 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Storm Lake

Based on data reported by Storm Lake ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Storm Lake. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,500 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 Northwest Communications. This indicates Northwest Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Storm Lake?

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 Storm Lake customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Storm Lake

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

Storm Lake ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Storm Lake	Iowa	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Storm Lake that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	7.68%	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.	1,452 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 Storm Lake.	9.4	7.3	6.8

 

Storm Lake Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Storm Lake	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.	2.6	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.	7%	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.	98%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	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.	70%	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.	72%	71%	76%

Storm Lake ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Storm Lake is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Storm Lake is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Storm Lake have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Storm Lake 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.

95% of Storm Lake households have an internet connection despite having 97.30% availability. 70% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 70% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake?

How Much Speed does a Storm Lake Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Storm Lake is 2.6, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Storm Lake's average household income is $70,440 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Storm Lake also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Storm Lake has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Storm Lake households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Storm Lake?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Storm Lake?

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 Storm Lake is Verizon.
• The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Northwest Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Storm Lake is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Evertek has the broadest coverage in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Storm Lake 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 Storm Lake's B- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.