Internet Service Providers in Iowa
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Iowa Internet Coverage & Availability in 2026
Iowa Internet Facts in 2026
Iowa's Internet Ranking
Iowa currently ranks 16th among states in BroadbandNow’s annual rankings of internet coverage, speed and availability.
Access to Wired or Fixed Wireless Broadband: 95.7%
This means that roughly zero in ten Iowa residents are not able to purchase an internet plan of at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Access to Wired Low-Priced Broadband Plan: 78%
This means that nearly in ten residents are not able to purchase broadband at a price of $60/month or less (excluding promotions and government programs).
Access to Fiber-Optic Service: 69.9%
This means that three in ten residents are unable to purchase a fiber internet plan.
Number of Internet Providers in Iowa: 164
The U.S. has more than 2,877 internet service providers, with most covering very small areas. It is worth searching by zip code to see who is available in your town.
At BroadbandNow, we advocate for a definition of broadband internet to be at least 100 Mbps, as opposed to the FCC definition of 25 Mbps, which would be considered slow for many internet-intensive activities.
In Iowa, 87.7% of households have access to 1 Gbps wired or fixed wireless broadband, ranking 25th among all states.
2026 Iowa Broadband Market Analysis
Iowa ranks #16 nationwide (rising 15 spots from 2025) in BroadbandNow’s 2026 Best and Worst States for Broadband report, earning an overall grade of B (Score: 85.74/100). The state’s standing is anchored by fundamental prerequisite connectivity, with 95.7% of residents having access to basic wired or fixed wireless broadband and 78% covered by affordable low-priced plans. Physical network architecture across the state features a 69.9% fiber-optic availability rate, which directly influences overall consumer reliability and quality scores.
In our evaluation of over 160 million speed tests, Iowa demonstrated network responsiveness with a median round-trip latency of 21.35 ms alongside median download speeds reaching 131.9 Mbps and upload speeds of 43.3 Mbps. Real-world network performance reveals noticeable variations between leading urban corridors and surrounding communities. In major metropolitan centers like Des Moines, municipal performance earns a national ranking of #86 (Grade B), supported by a 74.1% fiber footprint and median download speeds of 116.5 Mbps.
Outside of primary metropolitan centers, surrounding suburban and rural communities frequently encounter lower fiber density and more limited provider tier options. Because infrastructure quality, plan pricing, and fiber availability shift dramatically from city to city across Iowa, checking address-level provider coverage remains essential for remote workers, competitive gamers, and everyday households.
Internet Coverage by Demographic in Iowa
Individuals or households with no internet access by characteristic (includes broadband and non-broadband packages)
Percentage of households with and without any type of internet access
- With: 94.3%
- Without: 5.7%
Type of internet connection
- Dialup only: <1%
- Broadband of any type: 90.7%
- Cellular data only: 13.4%
- Satellite: 7.3%
Age
- <18: 4.5%
- 18-64: 6%
- 65+ adults: 14.6%
Household Income
- <$20,000: 23.6%
- $20,000-$74,999: 12.3%
- $75,000+: 3.7%
Race
- Black: 9.7%
- Native American/Alaska Native: 0%
- Asian: 6.4%
- Mixed race: 5.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
- White: 7%
Employment Status
- Employed: 5.4%
- Unemployed: 8.3%
Educational Attainment
- Less than high school: 17%
- HS grad, some college or associate's: 8.6%
- Bachelor's degree: 4.3%
Internet Providers in Iowa
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Internet Providers By City in Iowa
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| Adel | 84.7% | 21 providers |
| Akron | 96.7% | 18 providers |
| Albia | 77.9% | 15 providers |
| Algona | 92.4% | 17 providers |
| Alta | 77.5% | 19 providers |
| Altoona | 99.2% | 18 providers |
| Ames | 93.0% | 25 providers |
| Anamosa | 97.8% | 21 providers |
| Ankeny | 99.1% | 22 providers |
| Atkins | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Atlantic | 90.8% | 20 providers |
| Audubon | 82.5% | 19 providers |
| Belle Plaine | 89.3% | 15 providers |
| Bellevue | 99.1% | 21 providers |
| Belmond | 86.3% | 16 providers |
| Bettendorf | 99.8% | 18 providers |
| Bloomfield | 99.4% | 15 providers |
| Bondurant | 98.5% | 18 providers |
| Boone | 93.9% | 23 providers |
| Britt | 87.8% | 15 providers |
| Brooklyn | 76.7% | 14 providers |
| Burlington | 99.5% | 18 providers |
| Camanche | 96.3% | 17 providers |
| Carlisle | 96.5% | 18 providers |
| Carroll | 95.3% | 19 providers |
| Cascade | 99.7% | 18 providers |
| Cedar Falls | 90.8% | 25 providers |
| Cedar Rapids | 99.4% | 23 providers |
| Center Point | 88.8% | 17 providers |
| Centerville | 85.9% | 15 providers |
| Central City | 68.2% | 18 providers |
| Chariton | 82.6% | 12 providers |
| Charles City | 83.2% | 20 providers |
| Cherokee | 93.8% | 18 providers |
| Clarinda | 74.0% | 16 providers |
| Clarion | 88.4% | 14 providers |
| Clear Lake | 99.0% | 17 providers |
| Clinton | 98.0% | 18 providers |
| Clive | 100.0% | 20 providers |
| Colfax | 92.4% | 15 providers |
| Columbus Junction | 73.2% | 17 providers |
| Coralville | 99.4% | 19 providers |
| Corning | 73.0% | 14 providers |
| Corydon | 90.7% | 11 providers |
| Council Bluffs | 98.1% | 22 providers |
| Cresco | 86.8% | 15 providers |
| Creston | 88.6% | 17 providers |
| Dallas Center | 88.2% | 16 providers |
| Davenport | 98.9% | 21 providers |
| De Witt | 90.7% | 16 providers |
| Decorah | 73.2% | 16 providers |
| Denison | 93.8% | 18 providers |
| Denver | 99.4% | 15 providers |
| Des Moines | 98.6% | 22 providers |
| Donnellson | 87.7% | 13 providers |
| Dubuque | 98.6% | 20 providers |
| Dyersville | 95.9% | 16 providers |
| Eagle Grove | 92.6% | 17 providers |
| Earlham | 81.4% | 16 providers |
| Eldora | 97.5% | 16 providers |
| Eldridge | 97.5% | 17 providers |
| Emmetsburg | 88.4% | 14 providers |
| Epworth | 99.7% | 16 providers |
| Estherville | 90.2% | 21 providers |
| Evansdale | 100.0% | 19 providers |
| Fairfax | 99.9% | 15 providers |
| Fairfield | 82.6% | 17 providers |
| Forest City | 93.9% | 16 providers |
| Fort Dodge | 98.2% | 18 providers |
| Fort Madison | 97.2% | 14 providers |
| Garner | 96.6% | 16 providers |
| Glenwood | 97.5% | 12 providers |
| Granger | 98.2% | 17 providers |
| Greenfield | 86.6% | 13 providers |
| Grimes | 99.2% | 24 providers |
| Grinnell | 83.4% | 18 providers |
| Grundy Center | 85.5% | 19 providers |
| Guthrie Center | 80.4% | 15 providers |
| Guttenberg | 97.0% | 13 providers |
| Hampton | 84.3% | 20 providers |
| Harlan | 99.8% | 18 providers |
| Hawarden | 99.2% | 14 providers |
| Hiawatha | 100.0% | 17 providers |
| Hull | 99.7% | 13 providers |
| Humboldt | 90.4% | 21 providers |
| Huxley | 100.0% | 15 providers |
| Ida Grove | 30.8% | 14 providers |
| Independence | 96.7% | 18 providers |
| Indianola | 94.3% | 19 providers |
| Iowa City | 92.9% | 23 providers |
| Iowa Falls | 87.8% | 19 providers |
| Jefferson | 98.9% | 20 providers |
| Jesup | 99.4% | 18 providers |
| Johnston | 99.4% | 20 providers |
| Kalona | 100.0% | 17 providers |
| Keokuk | 97.2% | 13 providers |
| Knoxville | 87.2% | 15 providers |
| La Porte City | 97.8% | 19 providers |
| Lake Mills | 99.9% | 12 providers |
| Lamoni | 98.3% | 14 providers |
| Le Claire | 99.3% | 17 providers |
| Le Mars | 92.6% | 18 providers |
| Leon | 100.0% | 9 providers |
| Logan | 71.5% | 14 providers |
| Madrid | 87.7% | 18 providers |
| Manchester | 98.6% | 19 providers |
| Maquoketa | 98.8% | 24 providers |
| Marengo | 91.8% | 17 providers |
| Marion | 99.5% | 22 providers |
| Marshalltown | 97.9% | 22 providers |
| Mason City | 97.5% | 20 providers |
| Mediapolis | 97.9% | 16 providers |
| Milford | 89.9% | 19 providers |
| Missouri Valley | 86.1% | 16 providers |
| Monroe | 81.3% | 17 providers |
| Montezuma | 88.7% | 15 providers |
| Monticello | 90.7% | 20 providers |
| Mount Pleasant | 82.4% | 17 providers |
| Mount Vernon | 78.4% | 20 providers |
| Moville | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Muscatine | 97.6% | 19 providers |
| Nevada | 92.7% | 21 providers |
| New Hampton | 83.8% | 17 providers |
| New London | 72.4% | 15 providers |
| New Sharon | 63.2% | 16 providers |
| Newton | 97.7% | 20 providers |
| North Liberty | 100.0% | 16 providers |
| Northwood | 100.0% | 12 providers |
| Norwalk | 97.9% | 19 providers |
| Oelwein | 95.6% | 17 providers |
| Ogden | 97.8% | 19 providers |
| Onawa | 88.1% | 15 providers |
| Orange City | 87.6% | 19 providers |
| Osage | 91.1% | 18 providers |
| Osceola | 85.8% | 12 providers |
| Oskaloosa | 92.6% | 17 providers |
| Ottumwa | 92.3% | 21 providers |
| Panora | 98.5% | 13 providers |
| Pella | 90.1% | 19 providers |
| Peosta | 95.5% | 18 providers |
| Perry | 90.4% | 19 providers |
| Pleasant Hill | 99.9% | 19 providers |
| Pleasantville | 75.2% | 12 providers |
| Polk City | 95.6% | 18 providers |
| Postville | 84.2% | 17 providers |
| Red Oak | 88.3% | 14 providers |
| Remsen | 98.2% | 14 providers |
| Riverside | 92.9% | 16 providers |
| Robins | 99.1% | 15 providers |
| Rock Rapids | 99.6% | 18 providers |
| Rock Valley | 99.7% | 16 providers |
| Rockwell City | 85.1% | 14 providers |
| Runnells | 92.9% | 15 providers |
| Sac City | 85.3% | 16 providers |
| Sergeant Bluff | 99.7% | 18 providers |
| Sheldon | 98.1% | 17 providers |
| Shenandoah | 97.3% | 14 providers |
| Sibley | 96.4% | 16 providers |
| Sigourney | 73.1% | 16 providers |
| Sioux Center | 90.2% | 16 providers |
| Sioux City | 97.9% | 24 providers |
| Solon | 99.4% | 19 providers |
| Spencer | 94.8% | 20 providers |
| Spirit Lake | 95.4% | 20 providers |
| Storm Lake | 88.4% | 18 providers |
| Story City | 87.5% | 20 providers |
| Sumner | 76.6% | 19 providers |
| Swisher | 100.0% | 13 providers |
| Tama | 75.6% | 15 providers |
| Tiffin | 98.4% | 15 providers |
| Tipton | 81.9% | 18 providers |
| Toledo | 84.9% | 17 providers |
| Urbandale | 99.9% | 24 providers |
| Vinton | 93.4% | 19 providers |
| Wapello | 79.8% | 16 providers |
| Washington | 88.9% | 18 providers |
| Waterloo | 98.9% | 24 providers |
| Waukee | 99.4% | 25 providers |
| Waukon | 82.3% | 13 providers |
| Waverly | 94.8% | 20 providers |
| Webster City | 90.6% | 19 providers |
| Wellman | 99.1% | 18 providers |
| West Branch | 98.8% | 16 providers |
| West Burlington | 97.0% | 17 providers |
| West Des Moines | 99.7% | 26 providers |
| West Liberty | 98.4% | 18 providers |
| West Union | 84.2% | 18 providers |
| Williamsburg | 86.9% | 19 providers |
| Wilton | 96.1% | 17 providers |
| Windsor Heights | 100.0% | 16 providers |
| Winterset | 94.2% | 20 providers |