Best Internet Providers in Walker, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Walker, IA
Walker has 10 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 Walker.
Ranks compare Walker with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Walker, IA at a Glance
Walker Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Walker ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Walker, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Walker 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 Walker, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.27% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Walker?
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 Walker
- East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Great Plains Communications - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
How Walker Compares to Places Its Size
Walker's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 41%.
| Measure | Walker | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Linn County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.9% | bottom 48% | 65.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 797 Mbps | bottom 11% | 2,285 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | bottom 35% | 7.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | top 25% | 15% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 92% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | bottom 27% | 79% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,084 | top 30% | $87,856 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.9% of homes in Walker, against 65.2% across Linn County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Walker are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,084 (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 Walker
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Walker?
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Walker, IA
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 65.2% of Walker homes. Across the city, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Walker, IA
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 9.7% of Walker homes. Across the city, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Walker?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
94.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Walker homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Walker homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
202 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Walker homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 202 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
44.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.6% of Walker homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.3% of Walker homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Walker, IA
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Walker 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 Walker, IA
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Walker 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 Walker?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Walker, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Walker?
Windstream DSL in Walker, IA
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
121 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 84.3% of Walker homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 121 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Walker from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Walker, IA
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 5.0% of Walker homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 3.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Walker by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Walker has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Walker
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Walker
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52352 | 1,821 | 77.8% | 830 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 52/100 |
How Walker Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Walker that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Alburnett has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Toddville the fewest (69.4%); Walker has 72.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker (this page) | 1,501 | 72.9% | 797 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 53/100 |
| Center Point | 3,881 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 52/100 |
| Urbana | 2,299 | 93.3% | 951 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 61/100 |
| Coggon | 1,423 | 70.6% | 793 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 62/100 |
| Toddville | 1,373 | 69.4% | 1,494 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Alburnett | 1,035 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Quasqueton | 971 | 97.4% | 979 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Rowley | 894 | 79.2% | 843 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Brandon | 860 | 6.0% | 308 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Lafayette | 320 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Monti | 273 | 71.1% | 760 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Walker?
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, East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative 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 Walker
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| CenturyLink | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Walker Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Walker 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 57.4% coverage in Walker.
At a national level, based on 2528 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 Walker Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Walker, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Walker 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Walker
Based on data reported by Walker ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Walker. 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 | Walker 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Walker?
Of the providers in Walker, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Walker 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 Walker, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Walker
| ISP / Tech Type | Walker 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative | (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 Walker?
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 Walker is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative. 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 Walker is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Walker, available to 94.3% 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.