Best Internet Providers in Strahan, IA
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Strahan, IA
Strahan 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 Strahan.
Ranks compare Strahan with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Strahan, IA at a Glance
Strahan Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
BTC Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
OmniTel Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Strahan ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Strahan, IA?
Nextlink is the highest-rated internet provider in Strahan based on 18 Iowa customer reviews, and BTC Broadband 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Strahan?
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.
How Strahan Compares to Places Its Size
Strahan's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the top 28%.
| Measure | Strahan | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mills County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.4% | top 24% | 99.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,374 Mbps | top 10% | 2,398 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 5.2 | 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% | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 12% | 11% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 19% | 80% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,032 | top 29% | $92,532 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 15% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.4% of homes in Strahan, against 99.2% across Mills County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Strahan are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,032 (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 Strahan
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Strahan?
BTC Broadband Fiber in Strahan, IA
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 82.7% of Strahan homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Strahan, IA
Availability:
23.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 23.1% of Strahan homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Strahan?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Strahan, IA
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
360 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Strahan homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 360 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 107 Mbps throughout the city.
Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless in Strahan, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rock Port Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Strahan homes. Across the city, Rock Port Telephone Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Strahan, IA
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Strahan homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Strahan?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Strahan, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Strahan?
CenturyLink DSL in Strahan, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 1.3% of Strahan homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Strahan by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Strahan
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Strahan
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Strahan Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Strahan that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Malvern has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Tabor the fewest (82.4%); Strahan has 99.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strahan (this page) | 156 | 99.4% | 3,374 Mbps | 1.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| Malvern | 1,610 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 66/100 |
| Tabor | 1,515 | 82.4% | 1,813 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Essex | 1,016 | 98.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Emerson | 635 | 100.0% | 7,669 Mbps | 2.4 | B | 44/100 |
| Henderson | 377 | 99.5% | 7,120 Mbps | 2 | B- | 29/100 |
| Randolph | 374 | 73.8% | 5,563 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Hastings | 321 | 100.0% | 2,318 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Imogene | 263 | 73.8% | 5,775 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hawthorne | 199 | 100.0% | 3,779 Mbps | 2.7 | B- | 31/100 |
| Coburg | 26 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 30/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Strahan?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Nextlink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, BTC Broadband 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 Strahan
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rock Port Telephone | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Strahan Internet Providers
Based on 18 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Nextlink is the best internet service provider for Strahan residents. Nextlink was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 549 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BTC Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.33 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Strahan Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Strahan, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Strahan Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Strahan
Based on data reported by Strahan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through BTC Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Strahan. 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 Nextlink. This indicates Nextlink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Strahan Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmniTel Communications | (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Strahan?
Of the providers in Strahan, customers rate Nextlink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Strahan 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.
Nextlink is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Strahan, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Strahan
| ISP / Tech Type | Strahan Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rock Port Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Strahan?
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 Strahan is Nextlink.
- The fastest internet provider should be BTC Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Nextlink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Strahan is Nextlink.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BTC Broadband has the broadest coverage in Strahan, available to 82.7% 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.