13 Best Internet Providers in Winneshiek County, IA
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Winneshiek County ISP Report Card | C- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 848 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Winneshiek County Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Winneshiek County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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.
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Winneshiek County has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Centurylink
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AcenTek
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Fiber
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Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company
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Above are the top 4 providers in Winneshiek County, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Windstream is the best internet provider in Winneshiek County based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Windstream 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. Unfortunately, Windstream is an option for 2.64% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Winneshiek County, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Winneshiek County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winneshiek County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Winneshiek County Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) |  (3) |  (15) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | 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 |
Based on 42 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Windstream is the best internet service provider for Winneshiek County residents. Windstream was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. US Cellular wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 87.6% coverage in Winneshiek County.
At a national level, based on 678 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winneshiek County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winneshiek County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, and Spring Grove Communications 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Hawkeye Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| NEIT | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AcenTek | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Harmony Telephone Co | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Windstream | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mabel Cooperative Telephone Company | 200 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winneshiek County
| ISP / Tech Type | Winneshiek County Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | 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 |
Based on data reported by Winneshiek County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, and Spring Grove Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Winneshiek County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winneshiek County?
Iowa customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. US Cellular is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Winneshiek County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | 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 |
Winneshiek County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Winneshiek County below, including the metrics used and how Winneshiek County compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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Winneshiek County | Iowa | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Winneshiek County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 44.20% | 78.64% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 848 Mbps | 2,759 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Winneshiek County. | 4.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 12% | 11% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 88% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 64% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 67% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Winneshiek County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Winneshiek County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Winneshiek County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Winneshiek County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Winneshiek County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
87% of Winneshiek County households have an internet connection despite having 95.31% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Winneshiek County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Winneshiek County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
How Much Speed does a Winneshiek County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Winneshiek County is 2.2, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Winneshiek County's average household income is $77,663 which is higher than the Iowa average of $80,609 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Winneshiek County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 11% of residents in Iowa who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Winneshiek County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Winneshiek County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
AcenTek Fiber in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
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
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
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
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hawkeye Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 6.2% 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
Mediacom Cable in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
52.8%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 52.8% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
Centurylink DSL in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 46.3% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
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
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 2.0% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 62 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 83, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. Windstream DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Winneshiek County from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winneshiek County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.6% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
343 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 343 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 100, with an average of 70 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.5% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 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 120 Mbps throughout the county.
Harmony Telephone Co Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
32.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% 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 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
NEIT Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
NEIT offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.8% 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
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Winneshiek County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Winneshiek County, IA
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
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
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
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 5.6 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Windstream.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom, Hawkeye Telephone Company, and Spring Grove Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream 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, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winneshiek County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Winneshiek County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Winneshiek County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Winneshiek County's C- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100