Best Internet Providers in Winterset, IA
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winterset, IA
Winterset has 12 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 Winterset.
Ranks compare Winterset with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Winterset, IA at a Glance
Winterset Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
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 Winterset ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winterset, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Winterset 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 Winterset, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.27% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winterset?
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 Winterset
- OmniTel Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Panora Fiber - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- BTWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Aureon - cable coverage map
- Aureon - dsl coverage map
How Winterset Compares to Places Its Size
Winterset's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Winterset | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Madison County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 42.6% | bottom 31% | 56.1% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,999 Mbps | top 33% | 3,272 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 22% | 17% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 67% | 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% | 82% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,133 | top 44% | $94,316 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 42.6% of homes in Winterset, against 56.1% across Madison County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Winterset are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,133 (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 Winterset
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
Mediacom Fiber in Winterset, IA
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Winterset, IA
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
OmniTel Communications offers Fiber service to 15.5% of Winterset homes. Across the city, OmniTel Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber in Winterset, IA
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber offers Fiber service to 11.5% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Panora 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 Winterset?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Winterset homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Winterset homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Winterset homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
271 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 271 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
20.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Winterset homes. Across the city, BTWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
577 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 577 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 1,000, with an average of 530 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
Mediacom Cable in Winterset, IA
Availability:
73.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 73.4% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Aureon Cable in Winterset, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Aureon offers Cable service to 1.2% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Aureon Cable has speeds up to 60 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
CenturyLink DSL in Winterset, IA
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 98.5% of Winterset homes. Across the city, 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 40, with an average of 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Aureon DSL in Winterset, IA
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.2% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Winterset by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Winterset has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Winterset
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Winterset
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50273 | 8,638 | 46.0% | 2,126 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 51/100 |
How Winterset Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Winterset that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, St. Charles has the most homes with fiber (95.6%) and Earlham the fewest (23.9%); Winterset has 42.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset (this page) | 7,530 | 42.6% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Van Meter | 2,707 | 60.4% | 1,628 Mbps | 7 | B- | 73/100 |
| Earlham | 2,235 | 23.9% | 894 Mbps | 7 | C | 61/100 |
| St. Charles | 1,363 | 95.6% | 7,737 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 69/100 |
| Patterson | 790 | 98.1% | 5,937 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Peru | 554 | 33.8% | 2,569 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 48/100 |
| Hanley | 522 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Macksburg | 390 | 10.5% | 312 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 43/100 |
| Bevington | 362 | 77.6% | 6,441 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Pitzer | 300 | 5.3% | 218 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 45/100 |
| East Peru | 115 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 3.3 | B | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winterset?
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 Winterset
| OmniTel Communications | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Panora Fiber | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| BTWI | 100 |
| Aureon | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Winterset Internet Providers
Based on 46 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Winterset 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 51.9% coverage in Winterset.
At a national level, based on 2540 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 Winterset Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winterset, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winterset Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) |  (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winterset
Based on data reported by Winterset ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Winterset. 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.
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 | Winterset Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (10) | (183) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winterset?
Of the providers in Winterset, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Winterset 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 Winterset, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winterset
| ISP / Tech Type | Winterset Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (1) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (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 Winterset?
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 Winterset 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 Winterset is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winterset, available to 99.3% 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.