14 Best Internet Providers in Wapello County, IA
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Wapello County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,297 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Wapello County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Wapello County has 14 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 Wapello County.
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Wapello County has 14 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 Wapello County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Centurylink
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MCG
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Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
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Above are the top 4 providers in Wapello County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Wapello County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wapello County, IA?
Lisco is the best internet provider in Wapello County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Lisco had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Wapello County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Lisco is an option for 12.53% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Wapello County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Wapello County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Wapello County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Wapello County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (1) |  (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) |  (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 52 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Lisco is the best internet service provider for Wapello County residents. Lisco was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MCG wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 29.0% coverage in Wapello County.
At a national level, based on 2346 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wapello County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wapello County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Lisco. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MCG 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 Wapello County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Windstream | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| MCG | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Lisco | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| KCTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Liberty Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wapello County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wapello County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Wapello County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MCG. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Wapello County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,929 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Lisco. This indicates Lisco reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wapello County?
Iowa customers rate Lisco as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Lisco received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. MCG is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Wapello County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Wapello County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wapello County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wapello County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (1) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Wapello County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Wapello County below, including the metrics used and how Wapello County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Wapello County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Wapello County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 56.65% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,297 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Wapello County. | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 6% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 60% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 60% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Wapello County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Wapello County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Wapello County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Wapello County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Wapello County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of Wapello County households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Wapello County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Wapello County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
How Much Speed does a Wapello County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Wapello County is 2.5, which is larger than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Wapello County's average household income is $63,487 which is about average for the Iowa average of $80,609 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Wapello County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 6% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Wapello County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wapello County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 71% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
MCG Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
27.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 27.9% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 25.0% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lisco Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
12.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lisco offers Fiber service to 12.5% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Lisco Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,280 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,280 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Wapello County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
Mediacom Cable in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.8% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, 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 Wapello County?
Centurylink DSL in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 74.3% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, 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 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
117 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 11.2% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 117 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 52, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Wapello County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
77.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.5% of Wapello 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 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.8% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.9% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.6% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 69 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
MCG Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Wapello 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 Wapello County is Lisco.
- The fastest internet provider should be MCG. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lisco may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wapello County is Lisco.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Wapello County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Wapello County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Wapello County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Wapello County's B- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100