Best Internet Providers in Wapello County, IA
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wapello County, IA
Wapello County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Wapello County.
Ranks compare Wapello County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Wapello County, IA at a Glance
Wapello County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Wapello County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wapello County, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Wapello County 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wapello 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 Wapello County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- MCG - fiber coverage map
- Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Lisco - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- KCTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- MCG - fixed wireless coverage map
How Wapello County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Wapello County's report card score is tied 44th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 63rd of 99.
| Measure | Wapello County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 70.2% | 72nd of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,508 Mbps | 30th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 25th of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 11th of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 75th 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 | 86% | Tied 70th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | Tied 74th of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 91st of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $64,597 | 85th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 21st of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 70.2% of homes in Wapello County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Wapello County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,597 (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 Wapello County Compares to Its Neighbors
Wapello County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Davis County has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Monroe County the fewest (47.6%); Wapello County has 70.2%.
Map of Wapello County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Wapello County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County (this page) | 35,437 | 70.2% | 1,508 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 39/100 |
| Mahaska County | 22,190 | 86.2% | 1,188 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 47/100 |
| Jefferson County | 15,663 | 80.0% | 1,020 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Appanoose County | 12,317 | 86.3% | 1,324 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Keokuk County | 10,033 | 66.3% | 1,234 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Davis County | 9,110 | 99.7% | 999 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Monroe County | 7,577 | 47.6% | 1,095 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 34/100 |
| Van Buren County | 7,203 | 82.3% | 849 Mbps | 2.4 | D+ | 31/100 |
Internet in Wapello County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 61.9% of homes in Ottumwa to 100.0% in Eldon; by ZIP code, from 65.4% in 52501 (Ottumwa) to 100.0% in 52554 (Eldon). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Wapello County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | 27,682 | 61.9% | 1,538 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Eddyville | 1,381 | 88.3% | 1,632 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Agency | 1,249 | 98.6% | 1,703 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Eldon | 1,186 | 100.0% | 1,653 Mbps | 4.6 | B | 41/100 |
| Blakesburg | 1,027 | 97.9% | 983 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 20/100 |
| Cliffland | 835 | 100.0% | 1,483 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Munterville | 415 | 95.7% | 982 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Kirkville | 344 | 77.0% | 790 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Rutledge | 331 | 100.0% | 1,734 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 24/100 |
| Chillicothe | 300 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 35/100 |
| Dahlonega | 270 | 100.0% | 1,519 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| Highland Center | 187 | 79.7% | 858 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Ottumwa Junction | 180 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Dudley | 92 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 34/100 |
ZIP codes in Wapello County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52501 (Ottumwa) | 30,415 | 65.4% | 1,519 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 39/100 |
| 52553 (Eddyville) | 1,645 | 87.8% | 1,536 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| 52554 (Eldon) | 1,142 | 100.0% | 1,678 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 41/100 |
| 52536 (Blakesburg) | 1,015 | 98.9% | 993 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 25/100 |
| 52530 (Agency) | 1,002 | 97.3% | 1,792 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 45/100 |
| 52566 (Kirkville) | 160 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 29/100 |
| 52548 (Chillicothe) | 76 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wapello County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from MCG.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Wapello County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| MCG | 2,000 |
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| KCTC | 1,000 |
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Lisco | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Liberty Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wapello County Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Wapello County 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 87.6% coverage in Wapello County.
At a national level, based on 2624 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 Wapello County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wapello County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wapello County 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 | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wapello County
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 1,949 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 | Wapello County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wapello County?
Of the providers in Wapello County, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wapello 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.
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 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Lisco | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KCTC | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Wapello County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
MCG Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
38.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 38.9% 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:
26.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 26.9% 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
Mediacom Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
1,989 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 7.0% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 1,989 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 Wapello County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% 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 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
85.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.6% 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 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.0% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.6% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
51.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.6% 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 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
KCTC Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
42.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
KCTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, KCTC Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 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 13 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 50, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Wapello 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 7.5 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
Mediacom Cable in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,152 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.9% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,152 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 194 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wapello County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wapello County?
CenturyLink DSL in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 73.9% 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Wapello County, IA
Availability:
8.5%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
113 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 8.5% of Wapello County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 113 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wapello 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 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 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 Wapello County is MCG.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wapello County, available to 87.6% 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.