Best Internet Providers in Whittemore, IA
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Whittemore, IA
Whittemore has 8 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 Whittemore.
Ranks compare Whittemore with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Whittemore, IA at a Glance
Whittemore Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
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Northwest Communications
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Whittemore ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Whittemore, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Whittemore 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 Whittemore, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 37.66% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Whittemore?
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 Whittemore
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Northwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- Northwest Communications - dsl 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
How Whittemore Compares to Places Its Size
Whittemore's report card score is in the bottom 34% and its connectivity index is in the top 36%.
| Measure | Whittemore | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kossuth County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 6.9% | bottom 25% | 56.7% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 487 Mbps | bottom 19% | 902 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 22% | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 27% | 77% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,559 | top 26% | $72,077 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 6.9% of homes in Whittemore, against 56.7% across Kossuth County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Whittemore are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,559 (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 Whittemore
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whittemore?
Northwest Communications Fiber in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Whittemore?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.7% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
197 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 197 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 50, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
261 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 261 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
474 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 474 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
37.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Whittemore?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Whittemore, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whittemore?
CenturyLink DSL in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 88.8% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Northwest Communications DSL in Whittemore, IA
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Northwest Communications offers DSL service to 62.7% of Whittemore homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications DSL has speeds up to 75 Mbps
Internet in Whittemore by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Whittemore has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Whittemore
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Whittemore
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50598 | 932 | 12.3% | 503 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 47/100 |
How Whittemore Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Whittemore that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, West Bend has the most homes with fiber (97.0%) and Algona the fewest (37.4%); Whittemore has 6.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittemore (this page) | 839 | 6.9% | 487 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Algona | 6,530 | 37.4% | 956 Mbps | 8.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| West Bend | 1,178 | 97.0% | 986 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Fenton | 427 | 95.5% | 243 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 45/100 |
| Hobarton | 314 | 3.8% | 480 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Cylinder | 304 | 8.6% | 825 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Lone Rock | 288 | 100.0% | 886 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Irvington | 194 | 0.0% | 658 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 52/100 |
| Lotts Creek | 148 | 89.9% | 687 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| DePew | 127 | 66.9% | 553 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 56/100 |
| Rodman | 106 | 32.1% | 755 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whittemore?
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, Nextlink 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 Whittemore
| Northwest Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| CenturyLink | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Whittemore Internet Providers
Based on 22 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Whittemore 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 95.8% coverage in Whittemore.
At a national level, based on 2429 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 Whittemore Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Whittemore, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Whittemore 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whittemore
Based on data reported by Whittemore ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Whittemore. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 474 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 | Whittemore 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Whittemore?
Of the providers in Whittemore, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Whittemore 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 Whittemore, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Whittemore
| ISP / Tech Type | Whittemore 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 | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 Whittemore?
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 Whittemore is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Whittemore is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Whittemore, available to 98.7% 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.