Best Internet Providers in Tama, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tama, IA
Tama has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Tama.
Ranks compare Tama with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tama, IA at a Glance
Tama Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Tama ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tama, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tama 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 Tama, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 70.25% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tama?
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 Tama
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fox Xchange - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
How Tama Compares to Places Its Size
Tama's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 44%.
| Measure | Tama | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Tama County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 78.3% | top 49% | 57.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,658 Mbps | top 45% | 1,256 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 48% | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | bottom 44% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 62% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 12% | 69% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,489 | bottom 34% | $69,815 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 78.3% of homes in Tama, against 57.9% across Tama County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Tama are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,489 (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 Tama
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tama?
Windstream Fiber in Tama, IA
Availability:
72.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,961 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 72.9% of Tama homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,961 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Windstream Fiber. Windstream Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tama from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fox Xchange Fiber in Tama, IA
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa offers Fiber service to 11.8% of Tama homes. Across the city, Fox Xchange Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Tama, IA
Availability:
7.2%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 7.2% of Tama homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber in Tama, IA
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Tama homes. Across the city, Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tama?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
395 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Tama homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 395 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 252 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
142 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Tama homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 142 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 113 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
70.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.2% of Tama homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 Tama, IA
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.2% of Tama homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 64 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.3% of Tama homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.3% of Tama homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tama, IA
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
153 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Tama homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 153 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tama?
Mediacom Cable in Tama, IA
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 72.5% of Tama homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tama?
Windstream DSL in Tama, IA
Availability:
54.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 54.0% of Tama homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tama from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Tama by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Tama has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tama
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Tama
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52339 | 4,771 | 79.2% | 1,627 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 43/100 |
How Tama Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tama that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Le Grand has the most homes with fiber (82.4%) and Toledo the fewest (24.3%); Tama has 78.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tama (this page) | 4,339 | 78.3% | 1,658 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Toledo | 3,028 | 24.3% | 943 Mbps | 6 | C- | 44/100 |
| Le Grand | 1,091 | 82.4% | 1,818 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 33/100 |
| Montour | 1,079 | 58.2% | 1,108 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 37/100 |
| Garwin | 987 | 47.5% | 1,187 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 30/100 |
| Gilman | 862 | 94.0% | 977 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 64/100 |
| Clutier | 586 | 15.9% | 509 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 40/100 |
| Chelsea | 446 | 6.5% | 960 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 33/100 |
| Sheridan | 384 | 10.7% | 751 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 26/100 |
| Vining | 264 | 5.3% | 667 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 29/100 |
| Quarry | 188 | 38.3% | 747 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tama?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Windstream.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Tama
| Windstream | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Tama Internet Providers
Based on 36 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tama residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in Tama.
At a national level, based on 2436 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 Tama Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tama, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tama Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Xchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tama
Based on data reported by Tama ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Windstream. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Tama. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,484 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tama Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Xchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tama?
Of the providers in Tama, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tama 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Tama, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tama
| ISP / Tech Type | Tama Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Xchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Brooklyn Mutual Telecommunications Cooperative | (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 Tama?
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 Tama is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Windstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Tama is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tama, available to 97.7% 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.