Iowa · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Iowa
Coverage in Iowa
- Homes in Iowa that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 92%
- Homes in Iowa that can get fiber
- 73%
- Homes in Iowa that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 79.1%
- Homes in Iowa that can get cable
- 69%
- Homes in Iowa that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.1%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Iowa that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 73% | 73% | 73% | 69% |
| Cable | 69% | 69% | 68.9% | 21% |
| DSL (copper) | 60.1% | 24% | 6% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 90.9% | 86.4% | 60.9% | 5.2% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 99.1% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 79.1% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
Fiber, up to 5,120 Mbps down, 5,120 Mbps up
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Cable, up to 2,000 Mbps down, 1,000 Mbps up, 63.8% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 60% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
20 wired and fixed wireless providers in Iowa
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (6)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | Fiber | 5,120 Mbps | 5,120 Mbps | 19.7% of homes |
| ImOn Communications LLC | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 8.9% of homes |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 6.3% of served locations* |
| GFiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 4.6% of homes |
| Premier Communications | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper) | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1% of homes |
| South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company | Fiber | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | 2.2% of homes |
Mainly cable (2)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 63.8% |
| Sparklight | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 2.4% |
Mainly DSL (2)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Share covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenturyLink | DSL (copper) | 140 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 44.5% of served locations* |
| Kinetic | Fiber, Cable, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 300 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 13.3% of homes |
Mainly fixed wireless (10)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 60% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 48.6% |
| AT&T Internet | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 35.3% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 16.2% |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 14.4% |
| GigFire | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 150 Mbps | 130 Mbps | 14% |
| Evertek, Inc | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 50 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 3.2% |
| Northwest Communications, Inc. | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 2.7% |
| Liberty Communications | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 200 Mbps | 2.4% |
| Comelec Internet Services | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,075 Mbps | 1,075 Mbps | 2.2% |
* Some carriers sell a different brand for each technology. Each brand has its own row, and its number is a share of the locations (buildings) the brand serves, not a share of homes. Rows are ordered by their number, but the two kinds of share are not directly comparable.
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Iowa?
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Largest cities in Iowa
- Des MoinesPopulation 213,096
Questions about internet in Iowa
What internet providers serve Iowa?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 20 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Iowa. By share of homes covered: Mediacom (63.8%), T-Mobile Home Internet (60%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (48.6%), AT&T Internet (35.3%), Metronet (19.7%), Nextlink Internet (16.2%), Rise Broadband (14.4%), GigFire (14%), Kinetic (13.3%), ImOn Communications LLC (8.9%), GFiber (4.6%), Evertek, Inc (3.2%), Premier Communications (3.1%), Northwest Communications, Inc. (2.7%), Sparklight (2.4%), Liberty Communications (2.4%), Comelec Internet Services (2.2%) and South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company (2.2%). Listed by share of the locations each brand serves: CenturyLink (44.5%) and Quantum Fiber (6.3%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Iowa?
Yes. 73% of homes in Iowa can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: Mediacom, Metronet, Nextlink Internet, GigFire, Kinetic, ImOn Communications LLC, Quantum Fiber, GFiber, Evertek, Inc, Premier Communications, Northwest Communications, Inc., Sparklight, Liberty Communications, Comelec Internet Services and South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Iowa?
The highest advertised download speed is 10,000 Mbps (10,000 Mbps upload), from South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Iowa?
79.1% of homes in Iowa can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Iowa can get 100 Mbps internet?
92% of homes in Iowa can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.1% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Iowa?
Leaving out satellite, Mediacom covers the largest share: 63.8% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Iowa?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (100%) and Starlink (99.1%) report satellite service to homes in Iowa.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.