In Rathbun there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 79.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,012 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 Rathbun
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 Rathbun are not shown.
Rathbun Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rathbun is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 79.25% of Rathbun. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Farmers Telephone Cooperative. Call one of the companies with service in Rathbun above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Rathbun?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Rathbun.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Rathbun home can get up to 1,012 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.30% 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 Rathbun.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rathbun, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Rathbun?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rathbun you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 79.25% of Rathbun homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.83% of Rathbun homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rathbun, along with details on where in Rathbun and at what speeds.
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Rathbun, IA
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 79.25%, or 168 people, have Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rathbun area. Farmers Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rathbun.
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Farmers Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rathbun. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rathbun. The fastest plan anyone in Rathbun can order from Farmers Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rathbun customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Rathbun download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rathbun fiber providers. Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rathbun is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Rathbun, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 20.28%, or 43 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, and central Rathbun 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 Rathbun.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rathbun. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rathbun. The fastest plan anyone in Rathbun can order from Windstream goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rathbun customers is up to 1,047 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Rathbun download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rathbun fiber providers. Windstream offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rathbun 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 1,047 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 95.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Rathbun Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rathbun or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Rathbun compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Rathbun are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,012 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 79.25% in Rathbun.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rathbun 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
- Forbush, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mystic, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walnut City, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moravia, IA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Centerville, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Darbyville, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Udell, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Thirty, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Plano, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Unionville, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Parhams, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise Valley, NV: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Paradise, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pansy, AR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Panacoochee Retreats, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Palsgrove, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pageton, WV: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Padroni, CO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pace City, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ozone, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds