Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company is a small internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Iowa. Learn more about FCTC's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting FCTC.
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see FCTC's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0.08% | 844 Mbps |
How fast is FCTC's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, FCTC internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 844 Mbps. This puts FCTC in the 57th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are on par with the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 100 Mbps. The average is 87 Mbps, placing FCTC in the 31st percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is a little lacking for a modern household.
What broadband services does Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company offer?
Across the country FCTC offers fiber and DSL internet service. The table below shows which types of service FCTC offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of FCTC customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
84.02% |
1,000 Mbps |
DSL |
18.20% |
24 Mbps |
Where is Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The FCTC fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 84.02% of FCTC's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload.
Where is FCTC DSL Available?
DSL Internet Speed
DSL is delivered over the telephone line. Speeds are often slower than cable or fiber, but the service is often less expensive. The above Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company DSL availability map shows where FCTC customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of FCTC DSL across the nation is 24 Mbps download and 18 Mbps for upload speed. 18.20% of FCTC customers can choose DSL.
Can I get FCTC TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get FCTC internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company serve?
With coverage in 8 cities and 7 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Dysart, IA | 94.83% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Clutier, IA | 84.81% | 209 Mbps |
| Buckingham, IA | 54.99% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Garrison, IA | 13.77% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Elberon, IA | 9.73% | 873 Mbps |
| Vining, IA | 1.89% | 10 Mbps |
| Toledo, IA | 0.13% | 10 Mbps |
| Traer, IA | 0.10% | 1,000 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 52224, IA | 95.19% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 52217, IA | 90.25% | 158 Mbps |
| 50612, IA | 59.81% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 52229, IA | 8.42% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50675, IA | 1.60% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 52225, IA | 4.04% | 418 Mbps |
| 50651, IA | 0.47% | 1,000 Mbps |