In Laurel there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 91.35% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 962 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Laurel
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 Laurel are not shown.
Laurel Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Laurel is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 91.35% of Laurel. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is LightNet. Call one of the companies with service in Laurel above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Laurel?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Laurel.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Laurel home can get up to 962 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 86.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.66% of homes can only purchase plans up to 250 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Laurel.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Laurel, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Laurel?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Laurel you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 89.35% of Laurel homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Laurel homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Laurel, along with details on where in Laurel and at what speeds.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber in Laurel, IA

LightNet fiber coverage
About 86.69%, or 521 people, have LightNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Laurel area. LightNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Laurel.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber download speeds
LightNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Laurel. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LightNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Laurel. The fastest plan anyone in Laurel can order from LightNet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Laurel customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Laurel download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for LightNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LightNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Laurel fiber providers. LightNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Laurel is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber in Laurel, IA

Partner Communications Cooperative fiber coverage
About 11.31%, or 68 people, have Partner Communications Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, and south Laurel area. Partner Communications Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Laurel.
Partner Communications Cooperative fiber download speeds
Partner Communications Cooperative is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Laurel. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Partner Communications Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Laurel. The fastest plan anyone in Laurel can order from Partner Communications Cooperative goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Laurel customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Partner Communications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Laurel download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Partner Communications Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Partner Communications Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Laurel fiber providers. Partner Communications Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Laurel is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Laurel Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Laurel or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Laurel compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Laurel are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 962 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 91.35% in Laurel.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Laurel 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Haverhill, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Van Cleve, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ferguson, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilman, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Newburg, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Melbourne, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kellogg, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Marshalltown, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Baxter, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Le Grand, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kings Creek, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springville, VA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Springtown, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Wissota, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lacrosse, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lacomb, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- La Fayette, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kyles Ford, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knappa, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Spruce, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds


