Best Internet Providers in Union County, IA
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Union County, IA
Union County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Union County.
Ranks compare Union County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Union County, IA at a Glance
Union County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
BST Wifi
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Union County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Union County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Union County 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 Union County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.66% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Union County?
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 Union County
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GRM Networks - fiber coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
How Union County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Union County's report card score is tied 58th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 77th of 99.
| Measure | Union County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 54.4% | 90th of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,358 Mbps | 21st of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | Tied 56th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 62nd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 93rd of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 61st of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 81st of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 61st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 51st of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $60,761 | 94th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 9th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 54.4% of homes in Union County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Union County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,761 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Union County Compares to Its Neighbors
Union County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Decatur County has the most homes with fiber (94.1%) and Ringgold County the fewest (7.3%); Union County has 54.4%.
Map of Union County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Union County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union County (this page) | 12,138 | 54.4% | 2,358 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Madison County | 16,548 | 56.1% | 3,272 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 57/100 |
| Clarke County | 9,748 | 67.2% | 1,431 Mbps | 4 | C | 44/100 |
| Decatur County | 7,645 | 94.1% | 999 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 40/100 |
| Adair County | 7,496 | 71.0% | 1,285 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Taylor County | 5,896 | 76.1% | 1,138 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 31/100 |
| Ringgold County | 4,663 | 7.3% | 883 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Adams County | 3,704 | 19.8% | 869 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 32/100 |
Internet in Union County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 54.1% of homes in Creston to 93.1% in Lorimor; by ZIP code, from 51.7% in 50801 (Creston) to 92.5% in 50149 (Lorimor). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Union County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | 8,428 | 54.1% | 2,901 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Afton | 1,286 | 73.6% | 1,536 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 28/100 |
| Lorimor | 1,173 | 93.1% | 945 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 37/100 |
| Kent | 381 | 0.0% | 818 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 30/100 |
| Cromwell | 377 | 17.2% | 1,139 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 28/100 |
| Thayer | 361 | 70.9% | 927 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Spaulding | 272 | 11.8% | 842 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 28/100 |
| Shannon City | 267 | 0.0% | 738 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 25/100 |
| Arispe | 164 | 4.9% | 977 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 23/100 |
ZIP codes in Union County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50801 (Creston) | 9,238 | 51.7% | 2,734 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 40/100 |
| 50830 (Afton) | 1,681 | 60.9% | 1,350 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 32/100 |
| 50149 (Lorimor) | 1,062 | 92.5% | 948 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 34/100 |
| 50861 (Shannon City) | 274 | 2.9% | 764 Mbps | 3 | D | 26/100 |
| 50254 (Thayer) | 273 | 93.0% | 961 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 42/100 |
| 50842 (Cromwell) | 105 | 0.0% | 285 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 23/100 |
| 50831 (Arispe) | 8 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | D | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Union County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom 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 Union County
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | 1,000 |
| GRM Networks | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Union County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Union County Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Union County 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 64.0% coverage in Union County.
At a national level, based on 1373 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 Union County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Union County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County 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 | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Union County
Based on data reported by Union County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Union County. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Union County?
Of the providers in Union County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Union County 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 Union County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Union County
| ISP / Tech Type | Union County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| GRM Networks | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | 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 | ||
| Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Union County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
Windstream Fiber in Union County, IA
Availability:
33.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,962 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 33.0% of Union County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,962 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 Union County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Union County, IA
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Union County homes. Across the county, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
GRM Networks Fiber in Union County, IA
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
GRM Networks offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Union County homes. Across the county, GRM Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Union County, IA
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Union County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Union County homes. Across the county, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Union County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
357 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.9% of Union County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 357 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 131 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
64.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
182 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.0% of Union County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 182 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.1% of Union County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in Union County, IA
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.1% of Union County homes. Across the county, Coon Valley Cooperative Telephone Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
Mediacom Cable in Union County, IA
Availability:
63.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 63.3% of Union County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Union County?
Windstream DSL in Union County, IA
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 65.8% of Union County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 64 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Union County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Union County?
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 Union County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Union County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Union County, available to 91.2% 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.