Internet Service in Iowa

While everyone knows Iowa for leading corn production in the U.S., the Hawkeye State supplies much more than just corn, with 214 internet providers offering average download speeds of 44.26 Mbps. In fact, Iowa is climbing the internet ranks in the U.S. by extending fiber internet coverage to over 30 percent of the state, making them 17th in fiber connection coverage compared to other states. When you include the 80 percent cable coverage and 90 percent DSL coverage in Iowa, there aren't many places left in Iowa without a high-speed connection waiting for you to stream music, play online games, and watch your favorite Netflix originals.

Even though Iowa's average price per Mbps is a tad steep at $1.26 per Mbps, Iowa still offers spectacular deals on internet, as it is the 6th most affordable state for internet in the U.S. at an average price per month of $58.82. Not too shabby, if we do say so ourselves.

If fast download speeds in Iowa are what you're after, we recommend taking a ride down Iowa Highway 3 to Waverly, where download speeds up to 244 Mbps and upload speeds up to 29 Mbps are widely available. However, if you're searching for selection, you can't beat the 76 internet providers found in Des Moines or the 66 internet services in Cedar Rapids. With 99 percent cable coverage and 98 percent DSL coverage in both cities, competition between companies will keep your internet prices low and the deals ever so sweet.

All in all, if you want fast internet with lots of availability and connection types, then Iowa is the place to be. With a corn cob in one hand and a smartphone in the other, you will be hard-pressed to find a dead zone or field laying fallow in Iowa. For more information on Iowa internet statistics by cities, speeds, and more, check out the tables, graphs, and tools we put together below.