Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Ottumwa, IA


In Ottumwa there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 45.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,743 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 Ottumwa, IA.

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Ottumwa, IA Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Ottumwa

MCG | Fiber

Availability:

33.52%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Lisco | Fiber

Availability:

14.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative | Fiber

Availability:

8.98%

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 Ottumwa are not shown.

 

Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa is fiber internet available?

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Fiber is available in 45.12% of Ottumwa. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MCG. Call one of the companies with service in Ottumwa above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Ottumwa?

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

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The average Ottumwa home can get up to 1,743 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 33.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.59% 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 Ottumwa.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Ottumwa, and slower in the west areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Ottumwa?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.12% of Ottumwa homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 53.76% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ottumwa homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

MCG Fiber in Ottumwa, IA

MCG fiber coverage

About 33.52%, or 9,280 people, have MCG fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, central, east, and northwest Ottumwa area. MCG is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ottumwa.

 

MCG fiber download speeds

MCG is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottumwa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MCG fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottumwa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottumwa can order from MCG goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Ottumwa customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MCG customers in Ottumwa. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

MCG fiber upload speeds

In Ottumwa download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MCG fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MCG is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ottumwa fiber providers. MCG offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottumwa is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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MCG's Ottumwa fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Lisco Fiber in Ottumwa, IA

Lisco fiber coverage

About 14.34%, or 3,970 people, have Lisco fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, west, southwest, central, east, and south Ottumwa area. Lisco is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ottumwa.

 

Lisco fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lisco customers in Ottumwa. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lisco fiber upload speeds

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

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Lisco's Ottumwa fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Ottumwa, IA

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage

About 8.98%, or 2,486 people, have Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, southeast, northwest, south, east, west, and north Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa.

 

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ottumwa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ottumwa. The fastest plan anyone in Ottumwa can order from Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ottumwa customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative customers in Ottumwa. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds

In Ottumwa 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 above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ottumwa fiber providers. Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ottumwa is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Citizens Mutual Telephone Cooperative's Ottumwa fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ottumwa Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Ottumwa are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,743 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 45.12% in Ottumwa.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5250150.04%
5253097.31%
52548100.00%
52566100.00%
5253694.68%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
52554100.00%
5256350.32%
52560100.00%
5253393.26%
52552100.00%

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