Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Cherokee, IA


In Cherokee there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 38.26% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Cherokee, IA.

To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Cherokee, IA please click below.

Cherokee, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Cherokee

CML Telephone Cooperative Association | Fiber

Availability:

35.18%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

WesTel Systems | Fiber

Availability:

5.40%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cherokee are not shown.

 

Cherokee Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Cherokee is fiber internet available?

Cherokee, IA map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 38.26% of Cherokee. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is CML Telephone Cooperative Association. Call one of the companies with service in Cherokee above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Cherokee?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Cherokee.

Cherokee, IA map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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Fiber Internet Speed Key

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The average Cherokee home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 38.26% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Cherokee?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cherokee you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.20% of Cherokee homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 47.15% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 37.27%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cherokee homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cherokee, along with details on where in Cherokee and at what speeds.

CML Telephone Cooperative Association Fiber in Cherokee, IA

CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber coverage

About 35.18%, or 2,090 people, have CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. CML Telephone Cooperative Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cherokee.

 

CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber download speeds

CML Telephone Cooperative Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from CML Telephone Cooperative Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cherokee customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to CML Telephone Cooperative Association customers in Cherokee. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber upload speeds

In Cherokee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for CML Telephone Cooperative Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, CML Telephone Cooperative Association is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Cherokee fiber providers. CML Telephone Cooperative Association offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cherokee is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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CML Telephone Cooperative Association's Cherokee fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

WesTel Systems Fiber in Cherokee, IA

WesTel Systems fiber coverage

About 5.40%, or 321 people, have WesTel Systems fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, northeast, east, and south Cherokee area. WesTel Systems is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cherokee.

 

WesTel Systems fiber download speeds

WesTel Systems is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WesTel Systems fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from WesTel Systems goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Cherokee customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to WesTel Systems customers in Cherokee. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

WesTel Systems fiber upload speeds

In Cherokee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WesTel Systems fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WesTel Systems is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cherokee fiber providers. WesTel Systems offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cherokee is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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WesTel Systems's Cherokee fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Cherokee Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cherokee or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Cherokee compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fiber internet speeds in Cherokee are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 38.26% in Cherokee.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cherokee are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5101241.92%
5103797.70%
5100577.63%
5102999.20%
5101497.89%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
51049100.00%
51035100.00%
51009100.00%
510026.02%
51061100.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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