| Provider | Technology | Max Download | Max Upload | Locations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,116,763 | Details → |
| HughesNet | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,061,448 | Details → |
| Viasat Inc | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 109,670,747 | Details → |
| T-Mobile | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 71,852,753 | Details → |
| Xfinity | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 37,974,778 | Details → |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 31,315,959 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 21,500,113 | Details → |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 8,653,405 | Details → |
| Frontier | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 8,155,808 | Details → |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 7,383,761 | Details → |
| Cox Communications | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 5,380,070 | Details → |
| Rise Broadband | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,558,707 | Details → |
| Nextlink | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,133,310 | Details → |
| Mediacom Xtream | FiberCableFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 2,688,148 | Details → |
| Lumen (CenturyLink) | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 2,326,174 | Details → |
| ValuNet | FiberCableFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 2,037,160 | Details → |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | N/A | N/A | 1,724,108 | Details → |
| Fidium Fiber | FiberCableDSL | N/A | N/A | 1,635,972 | Details → |
| Windstream | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 206,988 | Details → |
| LTD Broadband | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 149,735 | Details → |
Internet Providers in Iowa
Compare 20 broadband providers serving 1,366,832 locations across Iowa. Fiber internet covers 82.8% of the state. Average download speed is 208.3 Mbps.
20
Total Providers
82.8%
Fiber Available
208.3
Avg Download (Mbps)
1,366,832
Total Locations
Fiber Coverage in Iowa
82.8% of locations in Iowa have fiber internet access, served by 237 fiber providers. Speeds range from 208.3 Mbps average up to 100 Gbps.
Top ISPs in Iowa
The largest internet service providers in Iowa, ranked by the number of locations served.
Starlink
111,116,763 locations
Satellite
HughesNet
111,061,448 locations
Satellite
Viasat Inc
109,670,747 locations
Satellite
T-Mobile
71,852,753 locations
FiberFixed Wireless
Xfinity
37,974,778 locations
FiberCable
Verizon
31,315,959 locations
Fixed Wireless
Internet Technologies in Iowa
Fiber providers · 83% of locations
Cable providers · 67% of locations
DSL providers · 77% of locations
Fixed Wireless providers · 99% of locations
Satellite providers · 100% of locations
Internet by County
Broadband availability varies across Iowa counties.
| County FIPS | Locations | Avg Providers | Fiber Coverage | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19153 | 161,179 | 9.7 | 97.2% | 0 |
| 19113 | 83,320 | 8.4 | 92.4% | 0 |
| 19163 | 64,456 | 7.8 | 91.1% | 0 |
| 19013 | 51,719 | 8.5 | 89.6% | 0 |
| 19103 | 45,156 | 7.5 | 97.2% | 0 |
| 19061 | 38,532 | 8.5 | 92.7% | 0 |
| 19193 | 37,874 | 6.8 | 91.4% | 0 |
| 19049 | 37,632 | 8.8 | 85.6% | 0 |
| 19155 | 36,568 | 6.6 | 77.8% | 0 |
| 19169 | 28,804 | 7.7 | 90.6% | 0 |
| 19045 | 21,325 | 7.3 | 76.4% | 0 |
| 19181 | 21,238 | 7.3 | 72.9% | 0 |
| 19033 | 21,204 | 8.2 | 97.6% | 0 |
| 19057 | 18,368 | 7.5 | 61.3% | 0 |
| 19187 | 17,349 | 7.1 | 94.2% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internet providers are in Iowa?
There are 20 internet providers serving 1,366,832 locations in Iowa.
Is fiber internet available in Iowa?
Yes, fiber internet is available at approximately 82.8% of locations in Iowa. There are 237 fiber providers in the state.
What is the average internet speed in Iowa?
The average download speed in Iowa is 208.3 Mbps. The fastest available download speed is 100 Gbps.
What types of internet are available in Iowa?
Internet technologies available in Iowa include Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Satellite.