Best Internet Providers in Winneshiek County, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winneshiek County, IA
Winneshiek County has 12 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 Winneshiek County.
Ranks compare Winneshiek County with the 99 Iowa counties.
The Best Internet in Winneshiek County, IA at a Glance
Winneshiek County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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CenturyLink
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AcenTek
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Harmony Telephone Co
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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 Winneshiek County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winneshiek County, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Winneshiek County 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 Winneshiek County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 54.01% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fiber coverage map
- Hawkeye Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Harmony Telephone Co - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - fixed wireless coverage map
- NEIT - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- AcenTek - dsl coverage map
- Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
How Winneshiek County Compares to the Rest of Iowa
Winneshiek County's report card score is 96th of 99 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 99.
| Measure | Winneshiek County | Rank among Iowa counties | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 47.4% | 93rd of 99 | 84.3% | 71.5% | Worth County (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 930 Mbps | 89th of 99 | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Black Hawk County (7,750 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.3 | Tied 83rd of 99 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Dallas County (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 83rd of 99 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Davis County (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 10th of 99 | 12% | 15% | Dallas County and Jefferson County (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th of 99 | 95% | 96% | Dallas County and Story County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 29th of 99 | 89% | 91% | Bremer County and Buena Vista County and 3 more (93%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | Tied 61st of 99 | 72% | 76% | Johnson County and Linn County (79%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 25th of 99 | 78% | 81% | Story County (90%) |
| Median household income | $82,922 | 17th of 99 | $82,468 | $93,246 | Dallas County ($117,487) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 6th of 99 | 16% | 16% | Story County (36%) |
Fiber reaches 47.4% of homes in Winneshiek County, against 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Winneshiek County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,922 (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 Winneshiek County Compares to Its Neighbors
Winneshiek County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Clayton County has the most homes with fiber (97.8%) and Howard County the fewest (66.4%); Winneshiek County has 47.4%.
Map of Winneshiek County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Winneshiek County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winneshiek County (this page) | 20,070 | 47.4% | 930 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Fillmore County, MN | 21,228 | 75.3% | 1,347 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Fayette County | 19,509 | 84.7% | 1,034 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Houston County, MN | 18,843 | 68.9% | 922 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 53/100 |
| Clayton County | 17,043 | 97.8% | 970 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 34/100 |
| Allamakee County | 14,061 | 90.8% | 997 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 40/100 |
| Chickasaw County | 12,012 | 75.2% | 1,120 Mbps | 7 | B- | 41/100 |
| Howard County | 9,469 | 66.4% | 2,103 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 41/100 |
Internet in Winneshiek County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 20.2% of homes in Decorah to 100.0% in Ossian; by ZIP code, from 25.9% in 52101 (Decorah) to 100.0% in 52161 (Ossian). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Winneshiek County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah | 10,980 | 20.2% | 969 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Calmar | 1,416 | 95.0% | 971 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 54/100 |
| Ossian | 1,314 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 51/100 |
| Ridgeway | 923 | 95.5% | 667 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 51/100 |
| Fort Atkinson | 902 | 98.6% | 993 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Castalia | 663 | 98.6% | 988 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Spillville | 640 | 39.1% | 950 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Quandahl | 530 | 20.0% | 1,192 Mbps | 5 | C- | 40/100 |
| Kendallville | 336 | 80.1% | 840 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 26/100 |
| Nordness | 311 | 81.0% | 909 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 54/100 |
| Freeport | 307 | 45.6% | 873 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 44/100 |
| Sattre | 302 | 78.2% | 792 Mbps | 4 | C- | 51/100 |
| Conover | 250 | 44.4% | 668 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 54/100 |
| Locust | 200 | 14.0% | 448 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 40/100 |
| Highlandville | 195 | 76.4% | 544 Mbps | 1.9 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Burr Oak | 179 | 100.0% | 426 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Festina | 117 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Jackson Junction | 99 | 89.9% | 960 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Hesper | 47 | 100.0% | 494 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
ZIP codes in Winneshiek County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52101 (Decorah) | 13,145 | 25.9% | 942 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 52132 (Calmar) | 1,853 | 86.0% | 921 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 52/100 |
| 52161 (Ossian) | 1,381 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 50/100 |
| 52144 (Fort Atkinson) | 1,204 | 98.4% | 992 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 52165 (Ridgeway) | 860 | 96.5% | 643 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 52/100 |
| 52133 (Castalia) | 493 | 99.2% | 992 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 52168 (Spillville) | 316 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winneshiek County?
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, Mediacom 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 Winneshiek County
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Harmony Telephone Co | 1,000 |
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
| NEIT | 1,000 |
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | 200 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Winneshiek County Internet Providers
Based on 41 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Winneshiek County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Nextlink wins for second-place in Iowa, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 80.7% coverage in Winneshiek County.
At a national level, based on 738 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 Winneshiek County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winneshiek County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winneshiek County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winneshiek County
Based on data reported by Winneshiek County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Winneshiek County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,076 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 | Winneshiek County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winneshiek County?
Of the providers in Winneshiek County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Winneshiek 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.
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. Nextlink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Winneshiek County, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winneshiek County
| ISP / Tech Type | Winneshiek County Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NEIT | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Winneshiek County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
AcenTek Fiber in Winneshiek County, IA
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 20.1% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Winneshiek County, IA
Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 12.0% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in Winneshiek County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Harmony Telephone Co Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Hawkeye Telephone Company Fiber in Winneshiek County, IA
Hawkeye Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Hawkeye Telephone Company 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 Winneshiek County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 354 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 78 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.1% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.0% of Winneshiek 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 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.9% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
NEIT Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
NEIT offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.6% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, NEIT Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
AcenTek Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
AcenTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Windstream Fixed Wireless has 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 4.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
Mediacom Cable in Winneshiek County, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 56.0% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,076 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 123 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Winneshiek County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
CenturyLink DSL in Winneshiek County, IA
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 46.8% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AcenTek DSL in Winneshiek County, IA
AcenTek offers DSL service to 2.7% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, AcenTek DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Windstream DSL in Winneshiek County, IA
Windstream offers DSL service to 1.5% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 57 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Winneshiek County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winneshiek County, available to 80.7% 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.
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