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Best Internet Providers in Ticonic, IA

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Ticonic has 5 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 Ticonic.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber88.3%Monona County 14.6%top 42%
Average top speed895 MbpsMonona County 1,272 Mbpsbottom 33%
Providers52.5 at a typical addressbottom 22%
Homes with internet82%Monona County 85%bottom 33%
ISP Report CardC-score 33 of 100bottom 38%
Connectivity index29/100Monona County 28/100bottom 27%

Ranks compare Ticonic with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Ticonic, IA at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Ticonic ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestWiaTelUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.40 out of 5 by its customers, available to 43.33% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Ticonic Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

WiaTel

WiaTel logo

Availability:

88.3%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ticonic.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ticonic residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

88.3%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

CenturyLink

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

35.0%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(183)

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1-844-526-6307 Price: $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ticonic.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ticonic residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

35.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

69.2%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ticonic.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ticonic residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

69.2%

35 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

43.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ticonic.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ticonic residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

43.3%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Ticonic.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Ticonic residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

17.5%

500 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Ticonic residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Ticonic ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ticonic, IA?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ticonic 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 Ticonic, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 43.33% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ticonic?

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.

Ticonic, IA map of internet availability

How Ticonic Compares to Places Its Size

Ticonic's report card score is in the bottom 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.

C-score 33 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 38%
29/100Monona County 28/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 27%
Measure Ticonic Rank among US places under 1,000 people Monona County Iowa US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 88.3% top 42% 14.6% 84.3% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 895 Mbps bottom 33% 1,272 Mbps 3,256 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.5 bottom 22% 5.5 6.8 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 1.9 bottom 5% 2.2 2.4 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 12% top 31% 8% 12% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 92% bottom 46% 90% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 82% bottom 33% 85% 89% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 58% top 49% 58% 72% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 76% top 37% 73% 78% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $72,640 top 45% $68,830 $82,468 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 10% bottom 38% 12% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 88.3% of homes in Ticonic, against 14.6% across Monona County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ticonic are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,640 (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 Ticonic

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ticonic?

WiaTel Fiber in Ticonic, IA

WiaTel logo

Availability:

88.3%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

WiaTel offers Fiber service to 88.3% of Ticonic homes. Across the city, WiaTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for WiaTel Fiber. WiaTel Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Ticonic from WiaTel in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ticonic?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ticonic, IA

Verizon logo

Availability:

69.2%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

35 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.2% of Ticonic homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ticonic from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ticonic, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

43.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.3% of Ticonic 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, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ticonic from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ticonic, IA

Nextlink logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

500 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.5% of Ticonic homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Ticonic from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ticonic?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ticonic, IA.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ticonic?

CenturyLink DSL in Ticonic, IA

CenturyLink logo

Availability:

35.0%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(120)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

CenturyLink offers DSL service to 35.0% of Ticonic homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ticonic from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Ticonic by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Ticonic

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Ticonic

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Ticonic Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Ticonic that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Whiting has the most homes with fiber (6.1%) and Onawa the fewest (0.1%); Ticonic has 88.3%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Ticonic (this page)120 88.3%895 Mbps2.5C-29/100
Onawa3,287 0.1%1,388 Mbps7.3C30/100
Mapleton1,523 2.6%1,273 Mbps4.7C-32/100
Whiting1,075 6.1%1,229 Mbps6C36/100
Danbury657 4.3%933 Mbps5.4D+47/100
Hornick533 99.2%999 Mbps3.2C+32/100
Smithland413 98.5%986 Mbps3.3C26/100
Castana352 90.1%978 Mbps2.2C-23/100
Oto309 92.6%962 Mbps2.7C-26/100
Turin247 79.3%955 Mbps2.7C-32/100
Rodney116 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.3C+32/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ticonic?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, WiaTel 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 Ticonic

Max Advertised Speed in Ticonic, IA
WiaTel1,000
Nextlink500
Verizon300
Viasat100
CenturyLink100
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25

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Customer Ratings for Ticonic Internet Providers

Based on 21 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ticonic residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 69.2% coverage in Ticonic.

At a national level, based on 1361 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 Ticonic Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ticonic, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeTiconic OverallIowa OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
WiaTelNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (10)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ticonic

Based on data reported by Ticonic ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through WiaTel. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ticonic. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeTiconic SpeedIowa SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (4)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
WiaTelNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (10)3 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ticonic?

Of the providers in Ticonic, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ticonic 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. WiaTel is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Ticonic, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Ticonic

ISP / Tech TypeTiconic AffordabilityIowa AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
WiaTelNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (1)5 of 5 stars (1)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (4)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)2 of 5 stars (1)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
CenturyLinkNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (10)3.5 of 5 stars (183)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa

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Steve S.

ImOn Communications Fiber

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Metronet Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 14, 2026

great

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tim W

ImOn Communications Fiber

1 of 5 stars October 08, 2026

Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Diane

Comelec Internet Services

5 of 5 stars September 01, 2026

Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5

Plan Pricing: No rating yet
Internet Speed: No rating yet
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber

1 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ticonic?

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 Ticonic is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be WiaTel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Ticonic is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • WiaTel, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ticonic, available to 88.3% 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.