13 Best Internet Providers in Winterset, IA
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| Winterset ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,297 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 | |
| Real Winterset Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Winterset has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Winterset.
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Winterset has 13 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Winterset.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Winterset, IA for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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?
Panora Fiber is the best internet provider in Winterset based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Panora Fiber 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. Unfortunately, Panora Fiber is an option for 9.07% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Winterset, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Winterset
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winterset Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Winterset Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 47 reviews from Iowa internet customers, Panora Fiber is the best internet service provider for Winterset residents. Panora Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 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 39.8% coverage in Winterset.
At a national level, based on 2269 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, OmniTel Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.61 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winterset?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Winterset?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Panora Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, OmniTel 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 Winterset
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OmniTel Communications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Panora Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| BTWI | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Aureon | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winterset
| ISP / Tech Type | Winterset Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Winterset ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through OmniTel Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Winterset. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Panora Fiber. This indicates Panora Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winterset?
Iowa customers rate Panora Fiber 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.
Panora Fiber received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Winterset customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Centurylink | (1) | (10) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (3) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (4) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| OmniTel Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Panora Fiber | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Aureon | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| BTWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Winterset 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 city 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 Winterset below, including the metrics used and how Winterset compares to the rest of Iowa and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Winterset that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 22.42% | 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. | 2,297 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 Winterset. | 7.2 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 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. | 11% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 59% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Winterset ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Winterset is B-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Winterset is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Winterset have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Winterset ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
82% of Winterset households have an internet connection despite having 99.91% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Winterset 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 Cities Compare to Winterset?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
How Much Speed does a Winterset Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Winterset is 2.4, which is smaller than the Iowa average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Winterset's average household income is $78,446 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.
Winterset also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Iowa average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Winterset has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Winterset households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Winterset, IA
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 10,000 Mbps
Panora Fiber in Winterset, IA
Panora Fiber offers Fiber service to 9.1% 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
Mediacom Cable in Winterset, IA
Mediacom offers Cable service to 73.3% of Winterset homes. Across the city, 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 Winterset?
Centurylink DSL in Winterset, IA
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
Aureon offers DSL service to 1.2% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Aureon DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winterset?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Winterset homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% 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
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% 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
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% 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
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
BTWI Fixed Wireless in Winterset, IA
BTWI offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.5% 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
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Winterset homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 856 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 843 Mbps throughout the city.
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 Panora Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be OmniTel Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Panora Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Winterset is Panora Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winterset, 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 Winterset compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Winterset 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 Winterset's B- ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
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