In Monroe County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 23.91% of the county. 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 Monroe County, IA.
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Monroe County, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Monroe 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 Monroe County are not shown.
Monroe 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 Monroe County is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 23.91% of Monroe County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Call one of the companies with service in Monroe County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Monroe County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Monroe County.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Monroe County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 23.91% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Monroe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monroe County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 23.91% of Monroe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 11.17%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 25.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Monroe County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monroe County, along with details on where in Monroe County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Monroe County, IA

Windstream fiber coverage
About 21.58%, or 1,635 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, and southwest Monroe 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 Monroe County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Monroe County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe 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
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Monroe County, IA

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 2.34%, or 177 people, have Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, and northeast Monroe County area. Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Monroe County fiber providers. Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe 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
Monroe County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monroe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Monroe County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Monroe County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 23.91% in Monroe County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monroe 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
- Wapello County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lucas County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clarke County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sedgwick County, CO: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Gilliam County, OR: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Gilmer County, WV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilpin County, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glacier County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glades County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glascock County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glasscock County, TX: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Golden Valley County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Giles County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds


