Best Internet Providers in Ulmer, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ulmer, IA
Ulmer has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Ulmer.
Ranks compare Ulmer with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ulmer, IA at a Glance
Ulmer Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Corn Belt Telephone
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Ulmer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ulmer, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ulmer 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 Ulmer, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.07% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ulmer?
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 Ulmer
- Corn Belt Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- BTC Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ulmer Compares to Places Its Size
Ulmer's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Ulmer | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Sac County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 97.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,203 Mbps | top 32% | 1,007 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 4.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 5% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | top 39% | 64% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 19% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,878 | top 20% | $75,205 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Ulmer, against 97.9% across Sac County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Ulmer are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,878 (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 Ulmer
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ulmer?
Corn Belt Telephone Fiber in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Corn Belt Telephone offers Fiber service to 84.7% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, Corn Belt Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
BTC Broadband offers Fiber service to 20.3% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, BTC Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ulmer?
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Ulmer 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
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
75.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
992 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.4% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 992 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 990 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Ulmer 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 Ulmer, IA
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.8% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Ulmer?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ulmer, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ulmer?
Windstream DSL in Ulmer, IA
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 16.9% of Ulmer homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 3.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ulmer by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ulmer
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ulmer
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ulmer Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ulmer that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Lake View has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Lake City the fewest (91.4%); Ulmer has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulmer (this page) | 118 | 100.0% | 1,203 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 36/100 |
| Sac City | 2,503 | 94.7% | 968 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Lake City | 1,944 | 91.4% | 986 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 42/100 |
| Lake View | 1,420 | 99.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 44/100 |
| Wall Lake | 1,017 | 99.4% | 975 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 33/100 |
| Breda | 733 | 100.0% | 1,978 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Auburn | 459 | 95.2% | 1,811 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 29/100 |
| Mount Carmel | 330 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Yetter | 212 | 37.3% | 806 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 33/100 |
| Carnarvon | 196 | 100.0% | 1,648 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 72/100 |
| Grant City | 81 | 100.0% | 1,272 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ulmer?
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, Corn Belt Telephone 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 Ulmer
| BTC Broadband | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Corn Belt Telephone | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Northwest Communications | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Ulmer Internet Providers
Based on 15 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ulmer 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 65.3% coverage in Ulmer.
At a national level, based on 2347 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 Ulmer Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ulmer, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ulmer 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ulmer
Based on data reported by Ulmer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Corn Belt Telephone. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ulmer. 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 Type | Ulmer 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ulmer?
Of the providers in Ulmer, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ulmer 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ulmer, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ulmer
| ISP / Tech Type | Ulmer 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| BTC Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Corn Belt 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 Ulmer?
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 Ulmer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Corn Belt Telephone. 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 Ulmer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ulmer, available to 94.9% 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.