Best Internet Providers in Whiting, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Whiting, IA
Whiting has 8 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 Whiting.
Ranks compare Whiting with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Whiting, IA at a Glance
Whiting Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Long Lines
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Whiting ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Whiting, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Whiting 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 Whiting, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.86% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Whiting?
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 Whiting
- Long Lines - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Long Lines - dsl coverage map
How Whiting Compares to Places Its Size
Whiting's report card score is in the bottom 30% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Whiting | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Monona County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 6.1% | bottom 13% | 14.6% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,229 Mbps | bottom 44% | 1,272 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 39% | 5.5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 31% | 58% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 40% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $83,418 | top 36% | $68,830 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 6.1% of homes in Whiting, against 14.6% across Monona County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Whiting are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,418 (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 Whiting
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whiting?
Long Lines Fiber in Whiting, IA
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Long Lines Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Whiting, IA
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Northwest 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 Whiting?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Whiting homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
477 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 477 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 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 97 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Whiting homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Whiting homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
78.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
266 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.7% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Whiting, IA
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.7% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 Whiting?
Long Lines Cable in Whiting, IA
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Long Lines offers Cable service to 73.0% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Long Lines Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whiting?
Long Lines DSL in Whiting, IA
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Long Lines offers DSL service to 2.0% of Whiting homes. Across the city, Long Lines DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Whiting by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Whiting has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Whiting
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Whiting
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51063 | 1,024 | 5.9% | 1,264 Mbps | 6 | C | 36/100 |
How Whiting Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Whiting that have their own pages are all within 14 miles, 2 of them in Nebraska. Among them, Sloan has the most homes with fiber (98.2%) and Onawa the fewest (0.1%); Whiting has 6.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting (this page) | 1,075 | 6.1% | 1,229 Mbps | 6 | C | 36/100 |
| Onawa | 3,287 | 0.1% | 1,388 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 30/100 |
| Macy, NE | 1,430 | 7.4% | 54 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 67/100 |
| Sloan | 1,404 | 98.2% | 1,390 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 56/100 |
| Decatur, NE | 689 | 95.5% | 1,528 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Hornick | 533 | 99.2% | 999 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Smithland | 413 | 98.5% | 986 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 26/100 |
| Turin | 247 | 79.3% | 955 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 32/100 |
| Ticonic | 120 | 88.3% | 895 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 29/100 |
| Rodney | 116 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Owego | 96 | 100.0% | 1,198 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whiting?
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, Long Lines 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 Whiting
| Long Lines | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Whiting Internet Providers
Based on 13 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Whiting 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 78.7% coverage in Whiting.
At a national level, based on 2264 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 Whiting Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Whiting, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiting Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whiting
Based on data reported by Whiting ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Long Lines. The company offers speeds up to 1,500 Mbps in Whiting. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,489 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 | Whiting Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Whiting?
Of the providers in Whiting, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Whiting 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 Whiting, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Whiting
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiting 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 | ||
| Long Lines | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | 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 Whiting?
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 Whiting is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Long Lines. 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 Whiting is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Whiting, available to 93.9% 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.