Best Internet Providers in Urbandale, IA
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Urbandale, IA
Urbandale has 15 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Urbandale.
Ranks compare Urbandale with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Urbandale, IA at a Glance
Urbandale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Quantum Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Urbandale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Urbandale, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Urbandale based on 51 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Urbandale?
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 Urbandale
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber 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
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
How Urbandale Compares to Places Its Size
Urbandale's report card score is in the top 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Urbandale | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Polk County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.4% | top 17% | 95.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,403 Mbps | top 19% | 5,815 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | top 34% | 8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 30% | 16% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 93% | 89% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | top 33% | 77% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 34% | 82% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $121,195 | top 25% | $95,170 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 97.4% of homes in Urbandale, against 95.1% across Polk County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Urbandale are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,195 (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 Urbandale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Urbandale?
Metronet Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 95.5% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
29.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
4,301 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 29.7% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,301 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 940 and as high as 8,000, with an average of 3,804 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 20.3% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CenturyLink Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
935 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 14.3% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 935 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 903 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Urbandale from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Google Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Urbandale?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
96.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.5% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
376 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 376 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.4% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Urbandale?
Mediacom Cable in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,161 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 99.7% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,161 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 203 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Urbandale from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Urbandale?
CenturyLink DSL in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 96.1% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Urbandale from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Aureon DSL in Urbandale, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.9% of Urbandale homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Urbandale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Urbandale has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Urbandale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Urbandale
How Urbandale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Urbandale that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Windsor Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Booneville the fewest (61.0%); Urbandale has 97.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale (this page) | 46,694 | 97.4% | 5,403 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 78/100 |
| Des Moines metro area | 709,466 | 90.1% | 4,938 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 69/100 |
| West Des Moines | 67,199 | 96.8% | 7,361 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 72/100 |
| Waukee | 25,017 | 97.6% | 1,792 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| Johnston | 24,464 | 95.6% | 4,851 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 82/100 |
| Clive | 19,835 | 96.1% | 5,038 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 81/100 |
| Grimes | 16,620 | 93.3% | 4,891 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 84/100 |
| Polk City | 6,717 | 99.6% | 2,445 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 85/100 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,690 | 100.0% | 5,256 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 69/100 |
| Granger | 3,387 | 99.9% | 1,830 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 78/100 |
| Booneville | 1,537 | 61.0% | 3,495 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Urbandale?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Metronet.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Urbandale
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Aureon | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Minburn Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Urbandale Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Urbandale 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 95.8% coverage in Urbandale.
At a national level, based on 2843 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Urbandale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Urbandale, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Urbandale Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Urbandale
Based on data reported by Urbandale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Urbandale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Metronet. This indicates Metronet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Urbandale Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Urbandale?
Of the providers in Urbandale, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Urbandale 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Urbandale, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Urbandale
| ISP / Tech Type | Urbandale Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-Fiber | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (1) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| ICS Advanced Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Quantum Fiber | (0) | (0) | (52) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minburn Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (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 Urbandale?
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 Urbandale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Metronet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Urbandale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Urbandale, available to 99.7% 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.