Internet providers in Iowa

Best internet providers in Iowa

Mediacom Internet

(173) 173 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$19

99/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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CenturyLink Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

940

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.

*Speed may not be available in your area. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply.

T-Mobile Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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*Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.

*Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.

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Find Iowa internet providers by city

Looking for internet in the Hawkeye State? Despite its largely rural terrain, replete with plenty of farms and rolling hills, access to fast internet is still a reality in Iowa. If you’re looking for new service, there are multiple Iowa internet providers to choose from. In fact, Iowa’s three million residents have access to both national and local providers. Click on any of the cities below to see which high-speed internet providers are available in your area.

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Summary of Iowa internet providers

Use the chart below for a quick look at some Iowa internet providers, to learn about starting prices for their plans, their range of download speeds, type of technology and coverage. Call to get specific information about plans in your area.

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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 06/18/25.
**Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.

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Iowa internet at a glance

Iowans have access to cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet. Available providers include Cox, CenturyLink and Hughesnet — the latter of which provides satellite internet and has the largest network in the state. Larger internet providers also offer bundles for phone and television. 

Most widely available providers in Iowa

• T-Mobile: 80% coverage. T-Mobile has three 5G home internet plans with no price hikes or hidden fees
• Mediacom: 61% coverage. Mediacom has one of the cheapest internet plans overall
• CenturyLink: 51% coverage. CenturyLink has no contracts or termination fees

Fastest internet in Iowa

Iowa high-speed internet performance often varies by provider. Here are some of the fastest speeds in the state. 

• CenturyLink: DSL and fiber network with speeds up to 940 Mbps
• Kinetic: Cable, DSL, and fiber network with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
• Mediacom: Cable/fiber hybrid network with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Iowa

Looking for Iowa internet in your budget? There are two Iowa internet service providers with service for $50/mo. and lower for speeds up to and over 100 Mbps. 

• Mediacom: $19.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
• T-Mobile: $35.00/mo. for 87 – 415 Mbps (with a qualifying mobile plan)

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 06/18/25.

Quality of internet access in Iowa

The entire state of Iowa has access to the minimum broadband speeds, with one-third of the state able to access gigabit speeds:

• Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 25/3 Mbps): 100%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 33%
• Average download speed in Iowa: 79 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

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