Best Internet Providers in Waukee, IA
All 15 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waukee, IA
Waukee has 15 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 Waukee.
Ranks compare Waukee 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 Waukee, IA at a Glance
Waukee Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Mi-Fiber
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Waukee ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waukee, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waukee 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 Waukee, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waukee?
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 Waukee
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mi-Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Quantum Fiber - fiber coverage map
- CenturyLink - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- ICS Advanced Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Vero - 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
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Minburn Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Waukee Compares to Places Its Size
Waukee's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Waukee | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Dallas County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.6% | top 17% | 86.0% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,792 Mbps | bottom 16% | 3,422 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.6 | top 6% | 8.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | bottom 41% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 21% | 12% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 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% | 78% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | top 24% | 87% | 78% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $114,747 | top 30% | $117,487 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 97.6% of homes in Waukee, against 86.0% across Dallas County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Waukee are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,747 (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 Waukee
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waukee?
Mi-Fiber Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mi-Fiber offers Fiber service to 96.7% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Mi-Fiber Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Quantum Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
1,932 Mbps
Quantum Fiber offers Fiber service to 44.1% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Quantum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,932 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 1,102 Mbps throughout the city.
CenturyLink Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
42.2%
Customer Rating:
(62)
Avg. Download Speed
879 Mbps
CenturyLink offers Fiber service to 42.2% of Waukee homes. Across the city, CenturyLink Fiber has speeds up to 879 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 844 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Waukee from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,269 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 18.3% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,269 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 306 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Waukee from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
522 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Waukee homes. Across the city, ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 522 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 519 Mbps throughout the city.
Vero Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vero Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Vero Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(105)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Google Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Metronet Fiber in Waukee, IA
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waukee?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Waukee homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Waukee homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Waukee homes. Across the city, AT&T 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
297 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 297 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Minburn Communications Fixed Wireless in Waukee, IA
Availability:
65.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Minburn Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.9% of Waukee 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 Waukee?
Mediacom Cable in Waukee, IA
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,109 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 98.4% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,109 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 154 Mbps throughout the city. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waukee from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waukee?
CenturyLink DSL in Waukee, IA
Availability:
82.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 82.8% of Waukee homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL has speeds up to 49 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. CenturyLink DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waukee from CenturyLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Waukee, IA
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 41.9% of Waukee homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 25, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Waukee by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waukee has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waukee
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Waukee
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50263 | 26,238 | 97.0% | 1,896 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 79/100 |
How Waukee Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waukee that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Windsor Heights has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Van Meter the fewest (60.4%); Waukee has 97.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee (this page) | 25,017 | 97.6% | 1,792 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 78/100 |
| West Des Moines | 67,199 | 96.8% | 7,361 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 72/100 |
| Urbandale | 46,694 | 97.4% | 5,403 Mbps | 7.8 | 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 |
| Adel | 8,574 | 79.2% | 1,291 Mbps | 9 | B | 61/100 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,690 | 100.0% | 5,256 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 69/100 |
| Dallas Center | 2,733 | 82.2% | 1,166 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 62/100 |
| Van Meter | 2,707 | 60.4% | 1,628 Mbps | 7 | B- | 73/100 |
| Booneville | 1,537 | 61.0% | 3,495 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waukee?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Quantum Fiber 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 Waukee
| Quantum Fiber | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber | 8,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| CenturyLink | 1,000 |
| Mi-Fiber | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Minburn Communications | 1,000 |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | 1,000 |
| Vero Broadband | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waukee Internet Providers
Based on 51 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waukee 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 84.3% coverage in Waukee.
At a national level, based on 2844 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 Waukee Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waukee, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukee Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (1) | (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 | (0) |  (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 | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waukee
Based on data reported by Waukee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Quantum Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Waukee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,932 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukee Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Mi-Fiber | (1) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | (0) |  (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 | ||
| Vero | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waukee?
Of the providers in Waukee, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waukee 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. Mi-Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waukee, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waukee
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukee Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi-Fiber | (1) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | 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 | (0) | (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 | ||
| Vero | (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 Waukee?
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 Waukee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Quantum Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Waukee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waukee, available to 98.4% 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.