Best Internet Providers in Taintor, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Taintor, IA
Taintor has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Taintor.
Ranks compare Taintor with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Taintor, IA at a Glance
Taintor Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Lynnville Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Taintor ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Taintor, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Taintor based on 35 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Taintor?
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 Taintor
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lynnville Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Sully Telephone Association - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Searsboro Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
How Taintor Compares to Places Its Size
Taintor's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 31%.
| Measure | Taintor | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mahaska County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 94.1% | top 36% | 86.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,568 Mbps | top 27% | 1,188 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.6 | top 42% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,879 | top 24% | $71,626 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 94.1% of homes in Taintor, against 86.2% across Mahaska County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Taintor are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,879 (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 Taintor
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Taintor?
MCG Fiber in Taintor, IA
Availability:
58.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 58.8% of Taintor homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Lynnville Telephone Company Fiber in Taintor, IA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lynnville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 44.5% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Lynnville Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sully Telephone Association Fiber in Taintor, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sully Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Sully Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Searsboro Telephone Company Fiber in Taintor, IA
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Searsboro Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Searsboro Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Taintor?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Taintor, IA
Availability:
74.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.6% of Taintor homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Taintor, IA
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 10, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Taintor, IA
Availability:
57.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.0% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Taintor, IA
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
MCG Fixed Wireless in Taintor, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.9% of Taintor homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Taintor?
Mediacom Cable in Taintor, IA
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.5% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Taintor?
Windstream DSL in Taintor, IA
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 56.3% of Taintor homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Taintor from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Taintor by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Taintor
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Taintor
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Taintor Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Taintor that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Sully has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Pella the fewest (80.0%); Taintor has 94.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taintor (this page) | 272 | 94.1% | 1,568 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| Pella | 12,850 | 80.0% | 1,106 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Montezuma | 2,674 | 82.9% | 968 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 36/100 |
| New Sharon | 1,949 | 87.6% | 1,773 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 49/100 |
| Sully | 1,232 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Lynnville | 865 | 99.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 41/100 |
| Leighton | 655 | 8.6% | 463 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 57/100 |
| Peoria | 621 | 37.0% | 631 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 54/100 |
| Searsboro | 526 | 92.0% | 1,076 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 37/100 |
| Barnes City | 340 | 79.1% | 927 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 25/100 |
| Union Mills | 234 | 82.0% | 1,783 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Taintor?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from MCG.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Taintor
| MCG | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Lynnville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Sully Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Searsboro Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Taintor Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Taintor residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 74.6% coverage in Taintor.
At a national level, based on 575 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 Taintor Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Taintor, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Taintor Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Searsboro Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynnville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Taintor
Based on data reported by Taintor ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MCG. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Taintor. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,929 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Taintor Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Searsboro Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynnville Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Taintor?
Of the providers in Taintor, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Taintor 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Taintor, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Taintor
| ISP / Tech Type | Taintor Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Searsboro Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynnville Telephone Company | (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 Taintor?
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 Taintor is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be MCG. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Taintor is MCG.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Taintor, available to 74.6% 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.