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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Iowa

Mediacom and CenturyLink are the largest wired internet providers in Iowa. Mediacom provides cable internet, while CenturyLink has mostly DSL internet and some fiber-to-the-home internet service. Windstream also has DSL internet and fiber, but they're far less available than CenturyLink. If you can't get a wired connection, UScellular is the largest fixed wireless provider in the state, followed by T-Mobile, Nextlink, and Rise Broadband. HughesNet, SpaceX, and Viasat have you covered with satellite internet.

Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Iowa.

That ranks Iowa 33rd nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.

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Internet customer satisfaction in Iowa

 3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
 33rd national ranking for customer satisfaction

$75.86 average price per payment for internet, per household

92.1% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs

3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services

3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide

Population:
3,174,426 people

2.41 average people per household

$66,006 average income per household

43 average age per household

63% of population employed

90

4% higher than national average

Ranked 12th nationally

85

16% higher than national average

Ranked 18th nationally

98%

12% higher than national average

Ranked 38th nationally

83%

6% higher than national average

Ranked 12th nationally

Average download speed
155.2 Mbps

20.01% lower than national average
Ranks 45th nationally

Average upload speed
58.7 Mbps

2.78% higher than national average
Ranks 24th nationally
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Fastest internet providers in Iowa

Provider Avg download speed Avg upload speed Availability Order online
Google Fiber 244.54 Mbps 202.38 Mbps 65.79% View Plans for Google Fiber
Cedar Falls Utilities 230.32 Mbps 186.53 Mbps 94.95%
MetroNet 218.06 Mbps 186.54 Mbps 52.22% View Plans for Metronet
Cox Communications 215.69 Mbps 18.72 Mbps 95.73% View Plans for Cox Communications
Xtream Powered by Mediacom 200.63 Mbps 31.72 Mbps 89.24% View Plans for Mediacom
98% of people in Iowa have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 37th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
Satellite 181.39 Mbps 97.35% 98.4% See all providers for Satellite
Fixed Wireless 160.18 Mbps 84.89% 67.36% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Fiber 1014.77 Mbps 85.38% 72.45% See all providers for Fiber
DSL 267.51 Mbps 65.01% 72.38% See all providers for DSL
Cable 898 Mbps 82.49% 82.1% See all providers for Cable
5G Home 231.92 Mbps 82.51% 65.12% See all providers for 5G Home

Best cities for internet in Iowa

Cities in Iowa with the fastest internet

City Avg download speed Avg upload speed Fiber availability Fastest provider
Marshalltown 239.71 Mbps 38.58 Mbps 93% Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Cedar Falls 235.34 Mbps 189.54 Mbps 95% Cedar Falls Utilities
Ankeny 223.21 Mbps 130.17 Mbps 36% MetroNet
Mason City 211.69 Mbps 70.59 Mbps 2% MetroNet
Urbandale 208.35 Mbps 90.08 Mbps 58% MetroNet
Waterloo 208.08 Mbps 38.2 Mbps 90% MetroNet
Ottumwa 206.09 Mbps 31.51 Mbps 14% Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Iowa City 205.77 Mbps 75.01 Mbps 65% Pavlov Media

Marshalltown is the best city in Iowa for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Cedar Falls and Ankeny also earn top rankings, according to our data.

The most connected cities in Iowa

City Population Percent with access to high speed internet Percent with access to fiber internet Percent with access to 3+ providers
Cedar Rapids 136,929 100% 100% 100%
Quasqueton 731 100% 100% 100%
Sioux City 85,469 100% 100% 100%
West Des Moines 68,744 100% 100% 100%
Ames 66,265 100% 97% 100%
Boone 12,482 100% 100% 100%

Cedar Rapids is the most internet-connected city in Iowa. Cedar Rapids makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Cedar Rapids's residents also have access to three or more internet providersā€”an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Quasqueton and Sioux City also make it to the top of our list.

Top cities in Iowa

Des Moines

Population: 213,164

Median income: $66,128

175.62 Mbps
avg. download speed

61.26 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Google Fiber

Cedar Rapids

Population: 136,929

Median income: $76,325

153.89 Mbps
avg. download speed

30.16 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

100% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
ATC Communications

Davenport

Population: 101,448

Median income: $55,790

159.63 Mbps
avg. download speed

90.62 Mbps
avg. upload speed

100% have access to high speed internet

54.66% have access to fiber internet

100% have access to 3 or more providers

Fastest ISP
Metronet

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Methodology

HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.

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