In Tama County there are 5 residential Fiber providers covering 56.10% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,489 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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Tama County, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Tama 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 Tama County are not shown.
Tama County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Tama County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 56.10% of Tama 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 Tama County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Tama County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Tama County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Tama County home can get up to 1,489 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 32.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.57% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Tama County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Tama County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Tama County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Tama County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.89% of Tama County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 17.16% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.20%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Tama County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Tama County, along with details on where in Tama County and at what speeds.
Windstream Fiber in Tama County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 38.09%, or 6,526 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, northwest, west, southwest, central, north, and southeast Tama County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Tama County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Tama County. The fastest plan anyone in Tama 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 Tama County customers is up to 1,853 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Tama County 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 Tama 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 Tama 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 1,853 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 85.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 14.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber in Tama County, IA
FCTC fiber coverage
About 10.94%, or 1,874 people, have FCTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Tama County area. FCTC is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tama County.
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company fiber download speeds
FCTC is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FCTC fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tama County. The fastest plan anyone in Tama County can order from FCTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tama County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Cooperative Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Tama County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for FCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tama County fiber providers. FCTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tama County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Fiber in Tama County, IA
Fox Xchange fiber coverage
About 6.79%, or 1,163 people, have Fox Xchange fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and southwest Tama County area. Fox Xchange is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tama County.
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa fiber download speeds
Fox Xchange is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fox Xchange fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tama County. The fastest plan anyone in Tama County can order from Fox Xchange goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Tama County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa fiber upload speeds
In Tama County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fox Xchange fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fox Xchange is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Tama County fiber providers. Fox Xchange offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tama County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Keystone Communications Fiber in Tama County, IA
Keystone Communications fiber coverage
About 1.62%, or 278 people, have Keystone Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Tama County area. Keystone Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tama County.
Keystone Communications fiber download speeds
Keystone Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Keystone Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tama County. The fastest plan anyone in Tama County can order from Keystone Communications goes up to 250 Mbps, and all Tama County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Keystone Communications fiber upload speeds
In Tama County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Keystone Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Keystone Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Tama County fiber providers. Keystone Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tama County is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber in Tama County, IA
LightNet fiber coverage
About 1.00%, or 172 people, have LightNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Tama County area. LightNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Tama County.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber download speeds
LightNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Tama County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LightNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Tama County. The fastest plan anyone in Tama County can order from LightNet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Tama County 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 Tama County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for LightNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LightNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Tama County fiber providers. LightNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Tama 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
Tama County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Tama County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Tama County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Tama County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,489 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 56.10% in Tama County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Tama 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
- Marshall County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Story County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greene County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Audrain County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bell County, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beckham County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beadle County, SD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bath County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bates County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barton County, MO: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Barton County, KS: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barnwell County, SC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Barbour County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds