Best Internet Providers in University Park, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in University Park, IA
University Park has 10 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 University Park.
Ranks compare University Park with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in University Park, IA at a Glance
University Park Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MCG
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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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 University Park ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in University Park, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in University Park based on 48 Iowa customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in University Park?
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 University Park
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sully Telephone Association - fixed wireless coverage map
How University Park Compares to Places Its Size
University Park's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | University Park | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mahaska County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.2% | top 31% | 86.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,615 Mbps | top 26% | 1,188 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 16% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 25% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $76,374 | top 38% | $71,626 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.2% of homes in University Park, against 86.2% across Mahaska County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in University Park are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,374 (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 University Park
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in University Park?
MCG Fiber in University Park, IA
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,658 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 97.2% of University Park homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 1,658 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 MCG Fiber. MCG Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in University Park from MCG in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in University Park?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of University Park homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of University Park homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of University Park 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 University Park, IA
Availability:
64.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.4% of University Park homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
63.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
255 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.1% of University Park homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 255 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 96 Mbps throughout the city.
MCG Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.5% of University Park homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.5% of University Park homes. Across the city, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless in University Park, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Sully Telephone Association offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of University Park homes. Across the city, Sully Telephone Association Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in University Park?
Mediacom Cable in University Park, IA
Availability:
72.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 72.4% of University Park 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 University Park?
CenturyLink DSL in University Park, IA
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 95.4% of University Park homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 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 10, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in University Park by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
University Park has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in University Park
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in University Park
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52595 | 446 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B+ | 67/100 |
How University Park Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to University Park that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Oskaloosa has the most homes with fiber (95.6%) and Eddyville the fewest (88.3%); University Park has 97.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Park (this page) | 870 | 97.2% | 1,615 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Oskaloosa | 13,428 | 95.6% | 1,090 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 51/100 |
| Eddyville | 1,381 | 88.3% | 1,632 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Fremont | 896 | 92.3% | 1,873 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 47/100 |
| Beacon | 770 | 68.7% | 851 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 43/100 |
| Leighton | 655 | 8.6% | 463 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 57/100 |
| Rose Hill | 399 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Keomah Village | 381 | 97.4% | 1,084 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Cedar | 215 | 64.2% | 735 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 33/100 |
| Wright | 192 | 62.0% | 1,122 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 32/100 |
| Indianapolis | 173 | 90.8% | 1,861 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in University Park?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from MCG.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in University Park
| MCG | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Sully Telephone Association | 100 |
| KCTC | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for University Park Internet Providers
Based on 48 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for University Park residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 64.6% coverage in University Park.
At a national level, based on 2524 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 University Park Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in University Park, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Park Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in University Park
Based on data reported by University Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MCG. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in University Park. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,614 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 MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | University Park Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in University Park?
Of the providers in University Park, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in University Park 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.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in University Park, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in University Park
| ISP / Tech Type | University Park Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sully Telephone Association | (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 University Park?
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 University Park is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be MCG. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in University Park is MCG.
- Viasat, MCG, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in University Park, available to 100.0% 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.