Internet providers in Iowa

Best internet providers in Iowa

CenturyLink Internet

(395) 395 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$50

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

940

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with CenturyLink

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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 5G Home Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo.*

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with T-Mobile

(844) 451-2720

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with T-Mobile

*w/AutoPay, a T-Mobile post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees. Additional 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. Includes 5 Year Price Guarantee.

*w/AutoPay, a T-Mobile post paid voice line. Plus taxes and fees. Additional 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. Includes 5 Year Price Guarantee.

Mediacom Internet

(173) 173 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$19

99/mo.

For 12 mo.

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

2,000

Mbps

Call to learn more:

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Mediacom

(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Mediacom

(844) 451-2720

(844) 451-2720

Check plans with Mediacom

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Find Iowa internet providers by city

Shopping 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 in the market 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 following cities to find out which high-speed internet providers are available in your area.

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Summary of Iowa internet providers

Use the following table for a quick overview of some Iowa internet providers to learn about starting prices, download speed ranges, technology types 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 08/27/25.
**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.

Call for details: (844) 451-2720 (844) 451-2720

Iowa internet at a glance

Iowans have access to satellite, cable, fiber and fixed wireless internet. Available providers include T-Mobile, 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

When it comes to internet in Iowa, satellite internet is the most available option; however, hard-wired internet, such as cable or fiber, is generally preferred where available. Therefore, Hughesnet and Starlink are technically the most available options, but CenturyLink and Mediacom tend to be the most popular picks for Iowa internet due to their increased reliability and speeds. T-Mobile’s 5G internet, while not hard-wired, is also widely available and highly regarded due to its no-hassle setup and fast speeds. 

T-Mobile Mediacom CenturyLink

80% coverage. T-Mobile has three 5G home internet plans with no price hikes or monthly equipment fees.

61% coverage. Mediacom has one of the cheapest internet plans overall.

51% coverage. CenturyLink has no contracts or termination fees.

Internet availability in Iowa

Iowa’s median download is 226 Mbps and 76 Mbps for uploads, according to Ookla, but these faster speeds are typically found in more populated areas like Des Moines, Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Meanwhile, there remains a noticeable gap in high-speed internet access when compared to rural regions across the state.

The type of internet connection also varies widely by location. Metro areas have access to fiber and cable from CenturyLink, Kinetic and Mediacom, while rural communities often rely on satellite or fixed wireless (4G/5G) connections from ISPs such as Hughesnet and T-Mobile.

Here’s a breakdown of Iowa internet by connection type, focusing on areas with speeds of at least 100 Mbps:

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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

Shopping for Iowa internet plans in your budget? While Iowa internet starts around $50.00 – $60.00/mo. for mid-tier plans, two Iowa internet service providers offer plans for less than $40.00/mo. with speeds of up to 100 Mbps (or more). Some ISPs also offer low-cost plans for qualifying households, usually based on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid enrollment, so check if providers in your ZIP code offer these options.

• Mediacom: $19.99/mo.* for up to 250 Mbps
• T-Mobile: $35.00/mo.* for 87 – 318 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 08/27/25.

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 100/20 Mbps): 96%
• Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 60%
• Average download speed in Iowa: 225.81 Mbps

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

Iowa internet customer reviews

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