Iowa Broadband Coverage Report (2026)
Analysis of internet service availability across Iowa, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.
Technology Breakdown
Based on 401,488 broadband service records
Top Internet Providers
| Provider | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Viasat Inc | 178,042 | 71.2% |
| Metronet Holdings | 69,604 | 27.8% |
| Platinum Connect LLC | 1,190 | 0.5% |
| Estherville Communications LLC | 1,128 | 0.5% |
Largest Cities
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madrid | 0 |
| 2 | Grundy Center | 0 |
| 3 | Coalville | 0 |
| 4 | Missouri Valley | 0 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 214,133 |
| 6 | Cedar Rapids | 137,710 |
| 7 | Davenport | 102,582 |
| 8 | Sioux City | 85,797 |
| 9 | Iowa City | 74,828 |
| 10 | West Des Moines | 68,723 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of Iowa has fiber internet?
Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 22.3% of broadband availability records in Iowa.
Who are the largest internet providers in Iowa?
The top providers in Iowa by coverage include Viasat Inc, Metronet Holdings, Platinum Connect LLC.
How many broadband options are available in Iowa?
Iowa has approximately 401,488 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.
Methodology
This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.
This data is also available via our public JSON API.