Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Iowa. Learn more about Northwest Communications's coverage and availability on this page.
- Can I get Northwest Communications internet?
- How fast is Northwest Communications's internet?
- What broadband services does Northwest Communications offer?
- Northwest Communications fiber
- Northwest Communications cable
- Northwest Communications DSL
- Northwest Communications fixed wireless
- What about TV service?
Can I get Northwest Communications 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 Northwest Communications.
Northwest Communications Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see Northwest Communications'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 | 3.25% | 214 Mbps |
How fast is Northwest Communications's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, Northwest Communications internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 10 to 1,500 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 214 Mbps. This puts Northwest Communications in the 34th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are somewhat slower 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 1,500 Mbps. The average is 95 Mbps, placing Northwest Communications in the 32nd percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is a little lacking for a modern household.
What broadband services does Northwest Communications offer?
Across the country Northwest Communications offers fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and DSL internet service. The table below shows which types of service Northwest Communications offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of Northwest Communications customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
8.34% |
1,262 Mbps |
Cable |
6.73% |
1,500 Mbps |
DSL |
3.52% |
38 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
89.04% |
67 Mbps |
Where is Northwest Communications Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The Northwest Communications 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 8.34% of Northwest Communications's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,262 Mbps download and 963 Mbps upload.
Where is Northwest Communications Cable Available?
Cable Internet Speed
Cable service through a coaxial cable can be quite fast. It is usually slightly slower than fiber, and pricing can vary greatly depending on bundling and promotional deals. The Northwest Communications cable availability map above shows coverage and speeds for cable only. 6.73% of Northwest Communications customers can choose Northwest Communications cable, and average download speeds are 1,500 Mbps with 50 Mbps for upload.
Where is Northwest Communications DSL Available?
DSL Internet Speed
DSL is delivered over the telephone line. Speeds are often slower than cable or fiber, but the service is often less expensive. The above Northwest Communications DSL availability map shows where Northwest Communications customers can get DSL service and at what download speeds. The average speed of Northwest Communications DSL across the nation is 38 Mbps download and 3.0 Mbps for upload speed. 3.52% of Northwest Communications customers can choose DSL.
Where is Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 89.04% of Northwest Communications's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 67 Mbps down and 15 Mbps up.
Can I get Northwest Communications 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 Northwest Communications internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Northwest Communications serve?
With coverage in 160 cities and 124 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake, IA | 61.31% | 22 Mbps |
| Algona, IA | 96.31% | 25 Mbps |
| Cherokee, IA | 97.93% | 86 Mbps |
| Sergeant Bluff, IA | 97.49% | 1,431 Mbps |
| Humboldt, IA | 97.25% | 56 Mbps |
| Emmetsburg, IA | 98.21% | 271 Mbps |
| Garner, IA | 97.37% | 25 Mbps |
| Alta, IA | 98.63% | 89 Mbps |
| Rockwell City, IA | 100.00% | 98 Mbps |
| Britt, IA | 95.81% | 94 Mbps |
| Manson, IA | 99.87% | 98 Mbps |
| Pocahontas, IA | 99.67% | 95 Mbps |
| Carroll, IA | 18.38% | 17 Mbps |
| Lake City, IA | 99.69% | 94 Mbps |
| Sac City, IA | 67.40% | 25 Mbps |
| Sioux City, IA | 1.78% | 1,162 Mbps |
| Aurelia, IA | 98.69% | 78 Mbps |
| Laurens, IA | 96.82% | 95 Mbps |
| Sloan, IA | 96.37% | 1,433 Mbps |
| West Bend, IA | 97.11% | 999 Mbps |
| Lake View, IA | 78.80% | 18 Mbps |
| Sioux Rapids, IA | 98.67% | 342 Mbps |
| Fonda, IA | 98.57% | 75 Mbps |
| Newell, IA | 100.00% | 91 Mbps |
| Dakota City, IA | 99.81% | 66 Mbps |
| Albert City, IA | 100.00% | 102 Mbps |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 3.18% | 12 Mbps |
| Early, IA | 97.70% | 93 Mbps |
| Salix, IA | 98.48% | 1,437 Mbps |
| Whittemore, IA | 98.45% | 160 Mbps |
| Rolfe, IA | 98.29% | 237 Mbps |
| Gilmore City, IA | 100.00% | 98 Mbps |
| Pomeroy, IA | 100.00% | 92 Mbps |
| Graettinger, IA | 64.80% | 58 Mbps |
| Badger, IA | 59.88% | 21 Mbps |
| Gowrie, IA | 56.45% | 11 Mbps |
| Lakeside, IA | 91.62% | 23 Mbps |
| Royal, IA | 83.71% | 27 Mbps |
| Kanawha, IA | 60.04% | 17 Mbps |
| Livermore, IA | 100.00% | 88 Mbps |
| Wesley, IA | 97.19% | 86 Mbps |
| Peterson, IA | 94.68% | 122 Mbps |
| Burt, IA | 78.08% | 17 Mbps |
| Lytton, IA | 100.00% | 113 Mbps |
| Churdan, IA | 75.94% | 24 Mbps |
| Lohrville, IA | 99.24% | 89 Mbps |
| Bode, IA | 95.85% | 99 Mbps |
| Lu Verne, IA | 100.00% | 37 Mbps |
| Marathon, IA | 100.00% | 111 Mbps |
| Rembrandt, IA | 100.00% | 54 Mbps |
| Farnhamville, IA | 81.37% | 23 Mbps |
| Palmer, IA | 100.00% | 24 Mbps |
| Titonka, IA | 47.23% | 23 Mbps |
| Schaller, IA | 39.49% | 32 Mbps |
| Larrabee, IA | 82.31% | 24 Mbps |
| Clare, IA | 92.68% | 24 Mbps |
| Barnum, IA | 87.66% | 25 Mbps |
| Miller, IA | 73.06% | 21 Mbps |
| Linn Grove, IA | 98.29% | 124 Mbps |
| Mallard, IA | 98.75% | 726 Mbps |
| Odebolt, IA | 29.88% | 19 Mbps |
| Glidden, IA | 26.18% | 13 Mbps |
| Truesdale, IA | 100.00% | 26 Mbps |
| Corwith, IA | 99.72% | 24 Mbps |
| Lidderdale, IA | 86.14% | 22 Mbps |
| Lanesboro, IA | 95.57% | 29 Mbps |
| Woden, IA | 71.31% | 19 Mbps |
| Sulphur Springs, IA | 100.00% | 61 Mbps |
| Auburn, IA | 72.11% | 21 Mbps |
| Varina, IA | 97.34% | 38 Mbps |
| Mount Carmel, IA | 98.79% | 24 Mbps |
| Hobarton, IA | 99.68% | 64 Mbps |
| Cylinder, IA | 100.00% | 67 Mbps |
| Breda, IA | 40.52% | 19 Mbps |
| Webb, IA | 99.66% | 75 Mbps |
| Thor, IA | 70.39% | 12 Mbps |
| Ayrshire, IA | 94.30% | 910 Mbps |
| Nemaha, IA | 100.00% | 101 Mbps |
| Callender, IA | 44.85% | 11 Mbps |
| Ringsted, IA | 47.33% | 10 Mbps |
| Meriden, IA | 42.68% | 29 Mbps |
| Klemme, IA | 32.01% | 18 Mbps |
| Hardy, IA | 95.49% | 23 Mbps |
| Curlew, IA | 93.17% | 622 Mbps |
| Hutchins, IA | 99.13% | 41 Mbps |
| Havelock, IA | 90.16% | 915 Mbps |
| Crystal Lake, IA | 43.51% | 21 Mbps |
| Forest City, IA | 4.19% | 17 Mbps |
| Rutland, IA | 100.00% | 88 Mbps |
| Yetter, IA | 100.00% | 24 Mbps |
| Moorland, IA | 60.46% | 19 Mbps |
| Somers, IA | 85.60% | 24 Mbps |
| Ottosen, IA | 94.98% | 247 Mbps |
| Irvington, IA | 100.00% | 58 Mbps |
| Greenville, IA | 97.44% | 102 Mbps |
| Gillett Grove, IA | 88.57% | 746 Mbps |
| Ruthven, IA | 15.52% | 204 Mbps |
| Spencer, IA | 1.51% | 10 Mbps |
| Plover, IA | 90.40% | 776 Mbps |
| Fostoria, IA | 35.45% | 10 Mbps |
| St. Joseph, IA | 94.57% | 135 Mbps |
| Juniata, IA | 100.00% | 66 Mbps |
| Pioneer, IA | 100.00% | 60 Mbps |
| Quimby, IA | 26.56% | 20 Mbps |
| Bradgate, IA | 100.00% | 101 Mbps |
| Lone Rock, IA | 52.08% | 12 Mbps |
| Duncan, IA | 100.00% | 32 Mbps |
| Knierim, IA | 97.26% | 25 Mbps |
| Renwick, IA | 33.81% | 22 Mbps |
| Lotts Creek, IA | 91.89% | 22 Mbps |
| Slifer, IA | 100.00% | 16 Mbps |
| Paton, IA | 30.02% | 11 Mbps |
| Hayfield, IA | 79.75% | 22 Mbps |
| Jolley, IA | 100.00% | 29 Mbps |
| DePew, IA | 93.70% | 23 Mbps |
| Ulmer, IA | 99.15% | 18 Mbps |
| Osgood, IA | 87.30% | 121 Mbps |
| Tara, IA | 20.22% | 22 Mbps |
| Hanna, IA | 87.80% | 24 Mbps |
| Wall Lake, IA | 10.52% | 15 Mbps |
| Ware, IA | 89.74% | 313 Mbps |
| Roelyn, IA | 94.59% | 21 Mbps |
| Carnarvon, IA | 53.57% | 20 Mbps |
| Stilson, IA | 92.59% | 31 Mbps |
| St. Benedict, IA | 93.33% | 28 Mbps |
| Rodman, IA | 91.51% | 388 Mbps |
| Owego, IA | 100.00% | 1,500 Mbps |
| Wallingford, IA | 16.70% | 17 Mbps |
| Richard, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Cleghorn, IA | 17.26% | 14 Mbps |
| Grant City, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Maple River, IA | 29.30% | 21 Mbps |
| Ventura, IA | 5.90% | 21 Mbps |
| Galva, IA | 8.94% | 25 Mbps |
| Sherwood, IA | 100.00% | 28 Mbps |
| Fenton, IA | 15.46% | 12 Mbps |
| Rinard, IA | 100.00% | 35 Mbps |
| Rands, IA | 100.00% | 78 Mbps |
| Piper, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Goodell, IA | 15.08% | 18 Mbps |
| Farlin, IA | 34.23% | 16 Mbps |
| Moneta, IA | 19.07% | 13 Mbps |
| Ralston, IA | 10.62% | 21 Mbps |
| Rossie, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| Bronson, IA | 2.56% | 1,098 Mbps |
| Dickens, IA | 3.90% | 585 Mbps |
| Bancroft, IA | 1.98% | 22 Mbps |
| Whiting, IA | 1.49% | 1,500 Mbps |
| Arcadia, IA | 2.14% | 25 Mbps |
| Arthur, IA | 2.75% | 22 Mbps |
| Jefferson, IA | 0.28% | 11 Mbps |
| Marcus, IA | 0.65% | 10 Mbps |
| Holstein, IA | 0.53% | 25 Mbps |
| Lawton, IA | 0.51% | 1,500 Mbps |
| Cooper, IA | 7.76% | 10 Mbps |
| Washta, IA | 1.23% | 25 Mbps |
| Sutherland, IA | 0.58% | 86 Mbps |
| Seneca, IA | 3.65% | 10 Mbps |
| Scranton, IA | 0.37% | 15 Mbps |
| Estherville, IA | 0.02% | 10 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 50588, IA | 64.45% | 23 Mbps |
| 50511, IA | 96.47% | 26 Mbps |
| 51012, IA | 96.15% | 81 Mbps |
| 50548, IA | 97.29% | 57 Mbps |
| 51054, IA | 98.77% | 1,432 Mbps |
| 50536, IA | 98.24% | 270 Mbps |
| 50438, IA | 96.15% | 25 Mbps |
| 50579, IA | 100.00% | 91 Mbps |
| 51002, IA | 98.94% | 84 Mbps |
| 50423, IA | 96.64% | 84 Mbps |
| 51401, IA | 20.67% | 18 Mbps |
| 50563, IA | 99.88% | 93 Mbps |
| 50574, IA | 99.30% | 88 Mbps |
| 51449, IA | 99.95% | 90 Mbps |
| 50583, IA | 69.18% | 25 Mbps |
| 51106, IA | 5.77% | 1,161 Mbps |
| 50554, IA | 97.03% | 101 Mbps |
| 51005, IA | 97.56% | 80 Mbps |
| 51055, IA | 98.08% | 1,444 Mbps |
| 50568, IA | 100.00% | 86 Mbps |
| 50597, IA | 93.87% | 997 Mbps |
| 50501, IA | 4.21% | 14 Mbps |
| 51450, IA | 79.03% | 17 Mbps |
| 50585, IA | 98.30% | 345 Mbps |
| 50510, IA | 100.00% | 104 Mbps |
| 50540, IA | 98.23% | 75 Mbps |
| 50598, IA | 98.82% | 160 Mbps |
| 51052, IA | 98.92% | 1,449 Mbps |
| 50535, IA | 98.14% | 104 Mbps |
| 50541, IA | 100.00% | 92 Mbps |
| 50529, IA | 99.76% | 55 Mbps |
| 50575, IA | 100.00% | 90 Mbps |
| 51342, IA | 64.43% | 52 Mbps |
| 50581, IA | 97.72% | 256 Mbps |
| 50543, IA | 55.42% | 12 Mbps |
| 50483, IA | 97.58% | 78 Mbps |
| 50519, IA | 99.53% | 89 Mbps |
| 51453, IA | 97.50% | 82 Mbps |
| 50558, IA | 100.00% | 86 Mbps |
| 50447, IA | 60.21% | 18 Mbps |
| 51443, IA | 33.60% | 16 Mbps |
| 51047, IA | 97.00% | 122 Mbps |
| 50560, IA | 100.00% | 37 Mbps |
| 50522, IA | 75.78% | 17 Mbps |
| 51357, IA | 81.80% | 15 Mbps |
| 50561, IA | 100.00% | 114 Mbps |
| 51433, IA | 79.38% | 22 Mbps |
| 50524, IA | 86.42% | 29 Mbps |
| 50050, IA | 72.78% | 22 Mbps |
| 50562, IA | 98.52% | 677 Mbps |
| 50436, IA | 7.92% | 18 Mbps |
| 50480, IA | 51.24% | 23 Mbps |
| 51033, IA | 99.33% | 139 Mbps |
| 50538, IA | 83.43% | 22 Mbps |
| 51458, IA | 30.71% | 20 Mbps |
| 51436, IA | 46.42% | 20 Mbps |
| 51053, IA | 39.92% | 33 Mbps |
| 50430, IA | 97.69% | 24 Mbps |
| 51301, IA | 3.21% | 10 Mbps |
| 50565, IA | 100.00% | 115 Mbps |
| 50576, IA | 100.00% | 29 Mbps |
| 50516, IA | 54.59% | 21 Mbps |
| 50528, IA | 97.85% | 62 Mbps |
| 51366, IA | 97.44% | 121 Mbps |
| 50518, IA | 93.82% | 24 Mbps |
| 50523, IA | 51.97% | 12 Mbps |
| 50571, IA | 100.00% | 24 Mbps |
| 50566, IA | 62.06% | 19 Mbps |
| 50546, IA | 86.38% | 960 Mbps |
| 50484, IA | 74.46% | 17 Mbps |
| 50578, IA | 47.75% | 10 Mbps |
| 50591, IA | 78.64% | 11 Mbps |
| 50586, IA | 86.64% | 23 Mbps |
| 51343, IA | 94.16% | 209 Mbps |
| 50515, IA | 93.31% | 914 Mbps |
| 50582, IA | 100.00% | 90 Mbps |
| 50545, IA | 95.00% | 23 Mbps |
| 50570, IA | 95.41% | 144 Mbps |
| 50567, IA | 100.00% | 92 Mbps |
| 51029, IA | 75.70% | 18 Mbps |
| 50449, IA | 29.09% | 17 Mbps |
| 50527, IA | 90.91% | 725 Mbps |
| 51358, IA | 13.21% | 338 Mbps |
| 50520, IA | 100.00% | 106 Mbps |
| 50559, IA | 53.82% | 13 Mbps |
| 51037, IA | 35.81% | 20 Mbps |
| 51451, IA | 100.00% | 24 Mbps |
| 50577, IA | 29.43% | 23 Mbps |
| 51466, IA | 11.00% | 13 Mbps |
| 50551, IA | 100.00% | 34 Mbps |
| 51452, IA | 71.52% | 19 Mbps |
| 50217, IA | 20.07% | 11 Mbps |
| 50539, IA | 21.49% | 14 Mbps |
| 50432, IA | 39.38% | 20 Mbps |
| 51333, IA | 20.31% | 772 Mbps |
| 50129, IA | 1.71% | 14 Mbps |
| 51049, IA | 17.27% | 19 Mbps |
| 50592, IA | 100.00% | 23 Mbps |
| 50593, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| 50542, IA | 6.85% | 17 Mbps |
| 50439, IA | 17.44% | 17 Mbps |
| 50573, IA | 96.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 50552, IA | 100.00% | 25 Mbps |
| 51014, IA | 7.37% | 10 Mbps |
| 51020, IA | 5.41% | 25 Mbps |
| 51025, IA | 1.54% | 25 Mbps |
| 51341, IA | 100.00% | 1,000 Mbps |
| 51365, IA | 8.64% | 14 Mbps |
| 51462, IA | 2.40% | 19 Mbps |
| 51346, IA | 0.99% | 10 Mbps |
| 51061, IA | 4.97% | 14 Mbps |
| 50517, IA | 1.90% | 14 Mbps |
| 51338, IA | 1.06% | 10 Mbps |
| 51030, IA | 0.49% | 1,500 Mbps |
| 51448, IA | 1.44% | 25 Mbps |
| 50424, IA | 0.57% | 19 Mbps |
| 51063, IA | 0.59% | 517 Mbps |
| 51026, IA | 0.59% | 25 Mbps |
| 50482, IA | 0.53% | 25 Mbps |
| 51431, IA | 0.73% | 10 Mbps |
| 51111, IA | 2.65% | 1,500 Mbps |
| 50533, IA | 0.07% | 10 Mbps |
| 51334, IA | 0.01% | 10 Mbps |
| 51058, IA | 0.10% | 25 Mbps |