Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Iowa. Learn more about LightNet's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting LightNet.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see LightNet's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 0.81% | 994 Mbps |
How fast is LightNet's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, LightNet internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 994 Mbps. This puts LightNet in the 63rd percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are noticeabley faster than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 1.0 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 993 Mbps, placing LightNet in the 69th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is fast enough for a modern household.
What broadband services does Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative offer?
Across the country LightNet offers fiber and fixed wireless internet service. The table below shows which types of service LightNet offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of LightNet customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
99.35% |
1,000 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
0.73% |
10 Mbps |
Where is Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The LightNet fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 99.35% of LightNet's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload.
Where is LightNet Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The LightNet Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 0.73% of Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 10 Mbps down and 1.0 Mbps up.
Can I get LightNet TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get LightNet internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative serve?
With coverage in 43 cities and 27 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown, IA | 48.62% | 997 Mbps |
| Eldora, IA | 99.24% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Conrad, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Union, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Albion, IA | 90.96% | 994 Mbps |
| Beaman, IA | 83.93% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Green Mountain, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Liscomb, IA | 99.24% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Laurel, IA | 86.69% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Steamboat Rock, IA | 98.28% | 1,000 Mbps |
| New Providence, IA | 87.64% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Haverhill, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Ferguson, IA | 74.70% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Whitten, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Van Cleve, IA | 78.66% | 945 Mbps |
| LaMoille, IA | 84.68% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Dunbar, IA | 63.54% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Garwin, IA | 16.51% | 721 Mbps |
| Marietta, IA | 91.28% | 956 Mbps |
| Cleves, IA | 72.88% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Des Moines, IA | 0.02% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Owasa, IA | 61.73% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Gifford, IA | 43.54% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Quarry, IA | 38.30% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Minerva, IA | 41.18% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Gladbrook, IA | 4.24% | 938 Mbps |
| Melbourne, IA | 4.21% | 736 Mbps |
| Wellsburg, IA | 3.85% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Traer, IA | 1.58% | 10 Mbps |
| Grundy Center, IA | 0.98% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Kellogg, IA | 1.71% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Gilman, IA | 2.55% | 1,000 Mbps |
| St. Anthony, IA | 8.26% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Ackley, IA | 1.01% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Hubbard, IA | 1.29% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Baxter, IA | 0.73% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Zearing, IA | 1.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Robertson, IA | 2.38% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Garden City, IA | 2.23% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Iowa Falls, IA | 0.12% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Clemons, IA | 1.42% | 10 Mbps |
| Aplington, IA | 0.28% | 1,000 Mbps |
| Holland, IA | 0.43% | 1,000 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 50158, IA | 49.79% | 996 Mbps |
| 50627, IA | 98.37% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50621, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50258, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50005, IA | 95.53% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50672, IA | 96.31% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50141, IA | 93.44% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50206, IA | 90.64% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50148, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50609, IA | 89.40% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50120, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50632, IA | 22.39% | 948 Mbps |
| 50106, IA | 16.13% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50162, IA | 14.01% | 868 Mbps |
| 50247, IA | 5.69% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50601, IA | 5.33% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50269, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50078, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50635, IA | 6.65% | 630 Mbps |
| 50126, IA | 1.32% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50638, IA | 1.79% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50122, IA | 3.02% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50135, IA | 2.55% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50051, IA | 8.74% | 817 Mbps |
| 52342, IA | 0.81% | 10 Mbps |
| 50675, IA | 0.39% | 10 Mbps |
| 50208, IA | 0.04% | 1,000 Mbps |