15 Best Internet Providers in Tara, IA
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Tara ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,521 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Tara Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Tara has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Tara.
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Tara has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Tara.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tara, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Tara ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tara, IA?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Tara 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 Tara, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 62.36% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tara, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tara
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tara Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tara Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) |  (4) |  (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 35 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Tara 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 100.0% coverage in Tara.
At a national level, based on 2249 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Northwest Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.30 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tara?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tara?
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, Fort Dodge Fiber 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 Tara
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Fort Dodge Fiber | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| WMTel | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| Northwest Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tara
| ISP / Tech Type | Tara Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Tara ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fort Dodge Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Tara. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 Tara?
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 Tara customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Tara, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tara
| ISP / Tech Type | Tara Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (0) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WMTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LVCTA | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fort Dodge Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Tara 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 Tara below, including the metrics used and how Tara compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Tara | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tara that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 94.38% | 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. | 2,521 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 Tara. | 7.2 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.2 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 58% | 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. | 58% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tara ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tara is A-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tara is high with a score of 27 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tara have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tara 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.
83% of Tara households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 4% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Tara 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 Tara?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tara Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tara is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Tara's average household income is $70,448 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Tara also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 5% 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 Tara has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tara households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tara?
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Tara, IA
Availability:
45.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fiber service to 45.9% of Tara homes. Across the city, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fort Dodge Fiber in Tara, IA
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Fort Dodge Fiber offers Fiber service to 38.0% of Tara homes. Across the city, Fort Dodge Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
LVCTA Fiber in Tara, IA
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Tara homes. Across the city, LVCTA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WMTel Fiber in Tara, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WMTel offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Tara homes. Across the city, WMTel Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tara?
Mediacom Cable in Tara, IA
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 60.5% of Tara 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 Tara?
Frontier DSL in Tara, IA
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 28.8% of Tara homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tara?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Tara homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Tara homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
130 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Tara homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 130 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 87 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
62.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.4% of Tara homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
WMTel Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
60.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
WMTel offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.7% of Tara homes. Across the city, WMTel Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
54.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.9% of Tara homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
54.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.9% of Tara homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Tara, IA
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.8% of Tara 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
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.2% of Tara homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Tara, IA
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Tara homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Tara?
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 Tara is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fort Dodge Fiber. 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 Tara is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Tara, 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 Tara compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tara 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 Tara's A- ISP Report Card and 27 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100