In Franklin County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 74.49% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,014 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 Franklin County, IA.
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Franklin County, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 74.49% of Franklin County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 4,014 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 54.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Franklin County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.49% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
MetroNet Fiber in Franklin County, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 54.50%, or 5,460 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, north, and northeast Franklin County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Franklin County, IA
Rockwell fiber coverage
About 20.24%, or 2,028 people, have Rockwell fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, northwest, east, west, northeast, southwest, and south Franklin County area. Rockwell is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Franklin County.
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds
Rockwell is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Rockwell fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Rockwell goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rockwell Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Rockwell fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Rockwell is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Rockwell offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dumont Telephone Fiber in Franklin County, IA
Dumont Telephone fiber coverage
About 13.64%, or 1,367 people, have Dumont Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and south Franklin County area. Dumont Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Dumont Telephone fiber download speeds
Dumont Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dumont Telephone fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Dumont Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dumont Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dumont Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dumont Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Dumont Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 4,014 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 74.49% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Butler County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wright County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bremer County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clayton County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buena Vista County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Adair County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ziebach County, SD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Zavala County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yuma County, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- York County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Yoakum County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wrangell City and Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Worth County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wichita County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wheeler County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds