In Appanoose County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,064 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County are not shown.
Appanoose County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.76% of Appanoose County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Windstream. Now you can call companies in Appanoose County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Appanoose County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Appanoose County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Appanoose County home can get up to 1,064 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 18.15% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Appanoose County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Appanoose County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Appanoose County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Appanoose County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 72.94% of Appanoose County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 8.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.68%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Appanoose County homes.
Internet Market Health in Appanoose County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Appanoose County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Appanoose County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Appanoose County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Appanoose County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Appanoose County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Appanoose County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Appanoose County, along with details on where in Appanoose County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Appanoose County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 83.59%, or 10,296 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Appanoose County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 106 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Appanoose County DSL providers. Windstream offers 12 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 Appanoose County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.8% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Appanoose County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 48.23%, or 5,940 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southwest, and west Appanoose County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Appanoose County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Appanoose County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Appanoose County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Appanoose County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Appanoose County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 35.36%, or 4,355 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, south, northeast, west, southwest, and southeast Appanoose County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Appanoose County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose 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 Appanoose County customers is up to 1,513 Mbps.
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- 51.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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 1,513 Mbps.
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- 51.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 48.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Appanoose County, IA
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 28.80%, or 3,547 people, have Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. Farmers Telephone Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Appanoose County.
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
Farmers Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Farmers Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Appanoose County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Appanoose County 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 above average compared to other Appanoose County fiber providers. Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Appanoose County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fiber in Appanoose County, IA
Liberty Communications fiber coverage
About 23.74%, or 2,924 people, have Liberty Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south Appanoose County area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Appanoose County.
Liberty Communications fiber download speeds
Liberty Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Liberty Communications fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Appanoose County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications fiber upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Appanoose County fiber providers. Liberty Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Appanoose County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.95%, or 12,064 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Appanoose County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Appanoose County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 31.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 92.66%, or 11,413 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Appanoose County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 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 Appanoose County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
Liberty Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 82.06%, or 10,107 people, have Liberty Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Appanoose County.
Liberty Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Liberty Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Liberty Communications fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Appanoose County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Liberty Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. Liberty Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Appanoose County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.64%, or 10,056 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Appanoose County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 18.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Appanoose County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 6.1 Mbps.
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- 18.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 80.88%, or 9,962 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Appanoose County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from BST Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi offers 6 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 Appanoose County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 77.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Appanoose County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 41.54%, or 5,116 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Appanoose County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Appanoose County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Appanoose County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Appanoose County. The fastest plan anyone in Appanoose County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Appanoose County customers is up to 78 Mbps.
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- 55.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Appanoose County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Appanoose County fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Appanoose County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 8.4 Mbps.
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- 70.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
Appanoose County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Appanoose County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Appanoose County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Appanoose County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,064 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.76% in Appanoose County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Appanoose County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Wayne County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Davis County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ringgold County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Des Moines County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Taylor County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Emmons County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clay County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cloud County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washburn County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dewey County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fergus County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ward County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wahkiakum County, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds