Best Internet Providers in Zearing, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Zearing, IA
Zearing has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Zearing.
Ranks compare Zearing with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Zearing, IA at a Glance
Zearing Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Minerva Valley Companies
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Colo Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Zearing ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Zearing, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Zearing 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 Zearing, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Zearing?
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.
How Zearing Compares to Places Its Size
Zearing's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Zearing | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Story County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.5% | top 24% | 84.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 3,651 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.5 | bottom 22% | 6.7 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 12% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 79% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 69% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 90% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,728 | top 41% | $77,114 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 36% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.5% of homes in Zearing, against 84.8% across Story County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Zearing are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,728 (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 Zearing
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Zearing?
Minerva Valley Companies Fiber in Zearing, IA
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Minerva Valley Companies offers Fiber service to 97.9% of Zearing homes. Across the city, Minerva Valley Companies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company Fiber in Zearing, IA
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Zearing homes. Across the city, Colo 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 Zearing?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Zearing, IA
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Zearing homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Zearing, IA
Availability:
50.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.0% of Zearing homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Zearing, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Zearing homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Zearing?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Zearing, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Zearing?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Zearing, IA.
Internet in Zearing by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Zearing has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Zearing
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Zearing
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50278 | 825 | 97.3% | 985 Mbps | 2.6 | C | 41/100 |
How Zearing Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Zearing that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, State Center has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Colo the fewest (99.2%); Zearing has 99.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zearing (this page) | 802 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 40/100 |
| State Center | 1,995 | 99.8% | 1,499 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Roland | 1,782 | 99.2% | 994 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 64/100 |
| Colo | 1,394 | 99.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Hubbard | 1,241 | 99.7% | 992 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 20/100 |
| McCallsburg | 579 | 81.2% | 906 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 44/100 |
| New Providence | 542 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Garden City | 358 | 94.4% | 839 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 44/100 |
| Clemons | 353 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| St. Anthony | 230 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 47/100 |
| Minerva | 119 | 95.0% | 951 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 47/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Zearing?
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, Minerva Valley Companies and 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 Zearing
| Minerva Valley Companies | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Colo Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| GigFire | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Zearing Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Zearing 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 50.0% coverage in Zearing.
At a national level, based on 363 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 Zearing Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Zearing, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Zearing Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Zearing
Based on data reported by Zearing ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Minerva Valley Companies and Nextlink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Zearing. 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 | Zearing Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Zearing?
Of the providers in Zearing, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Zearing 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 Zearing, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Zearing
| ISP / Tech Type | Zearing Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Colo Telephone Company | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Minerva Valley Companies | (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 Zearing?
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 Zearing is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Minerva Valley Companies and 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 Zearing is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Zearing, available to 98.8% 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.