In Howard County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 65.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,180 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 Howard County, IA.
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Howard County, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Howard 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 Howard County are not shown.
Howard County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Howard County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 65.56% of Howard County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is OmniTel Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Howard County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Howard County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Howard County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Howard County home can get up to 3,180 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 12.48% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.51% 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 Howard County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Howard County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Howard County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Howard County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.56% of Howard County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.05% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.09%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Howard County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Howard County, along with details on where in Howard County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Howard County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 33.41%, or 3,164 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and northeast Howard County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Howard County customers is up to 1,915 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 1,915 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co Fiber in Howard County, IA
Harmony Telephone Co fiber coverage
About 20.79%, or 1,969 people, have Harmony Telephone Co fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, north, south, southeast, central, southwest, and west Howard County area. Harmony Telephone Co is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Howard County.
Harmony Telephone Co fiber download speeds
Harmony Telephone Co is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Harmony Telephone Co fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from Harmony Telephone Co goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harmony Telephone Co fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Harmony Telephone Co fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Harmony Telephone Co is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. Harmony Telephone Co offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard 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
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Howard County, IA
OmniTel Communications fiber coverage
About 12.48%, or 1,182 people, have OmniTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, north, and central Howard County area. OmniTel Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Howard County.
OmniTel Communications fiber download speeds
OmniTel Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Howard County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OmniTel Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Howard County. The fastest plan anyone in Howard County can order from OmniTel Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Howard County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Howard County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OmniTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OmniTel Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Howard County fiber providers. OmniTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Howard County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Howard County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Howard County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Howard County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Howard County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 3,180 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 65.56% in Howard County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Howard 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
- Winneshiek County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Allamakee County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Worth County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richland County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sauk County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pondera County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kearney County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kearny County, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Keith County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kemper County, MS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kenedy County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Keya Paha County, NE: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kidder County, ND: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- King County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds