TV and Internet Providers in Blockton, IA


In Blockton there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 961 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 Blockton

GRM Networks | Fiber

Availability:

76.92%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

8.10%

Avg. Speed:

42 Mbps

Windstream | DSL

Availability:

6.07%

Avg. Speed:

28 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

83.00%

Avg. Speed:

612 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

32.79%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

BST Wifi | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

12.15%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.45%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

United Services | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.43%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

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 Blockton are not shown.

 

Blockton Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Blockton. 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 GRM Networks. Now you can call companies in Blockton with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Blockton?

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The average Blockton home can get up to 961 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 94.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Blockton.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Blockton, and slower in the west areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Blockton?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Blockton you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.92% of Blockton homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.08%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Blockton homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Blockton

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The map shows how competitive the Blockton 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 Blockton based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Blockton internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Blockton homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Blockton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, Blockton badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Blockton, along with details on where in Blockton and at what speeds.

GRM Networks Fiber in Blockton, IA

GRM Networks fiber coverage

About 76.92%, or 190 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Blockton area. GRM Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Blockton.

 

GRM Networks fiber download speeds

GRM Networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Blockton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GRM Networks customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

GRM Networks fiber upload speeds

In Blockton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GRM Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GRM Networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Blockton fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Blockton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GRM Networks's Blockton fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Frontier Communications DSL in Blockton, IA

Frontier DSL coverage

About 8.10%, or 20 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Blockton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Blockton.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Blockton customers is up to 42 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 30.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 70.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Blockton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Blockton DSL providers. Frontier 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 Blockton is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.8 Mbps.

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Frontier's Blockton DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 30.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 70.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream DSL in Blockton, IA

Windstream DSL coverage

About 6.07%, or 15 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Blockton area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Blockton.

 

Windstream DSL download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Blockton customers is up to 28 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 20.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 80.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Windstream DSL upload speeds

In Blockton 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 Blockton DSL 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 Blockton is up to 23 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.

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Windstream's Blockton DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 20.0% up to 23.0 Mbps
  • 80.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 83.00%, or 205 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Blockton area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Blockton.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Blockton customers is up to 612 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 59.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 13.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Blockton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Blockton fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 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 Blockton is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 332 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Blockton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 25.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 72.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 75.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 32.79%, or 81 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, southwest, northeast, and south Blockton area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Blockton.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Blockton customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 13.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 86.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Blockton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Blockton fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Blockton is up to 3.0 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 1.3 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Blockton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 86.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA

BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage

About 12.15%, or 30 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and southeast Blockton area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Blockton.

 

BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds

BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from BST Wifi goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Blockton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BST Wifi customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds

In Blockton 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 Blockton fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Blockton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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BST Wifi's Blockton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 4.45%, or 11 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Blockton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Blockton.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Blockton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Blockton 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Blockton fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Blockton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Blockton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

United Services Fixed Wireless in Blockton, IA

United Services fixed wireless coverage

About 2.43%, or 6 people, have United Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Blockton area. United Services is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Blockton.

 

United Services fixed wireless download speeds

United Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Blockton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, United Services fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Blockton. The fastest plan anyone in Blockton can order from United Services goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Blockton customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to United Services customers in Blockton. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

United Services fixed wireless upload speeds

In Blockton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for United Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, United Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Blockton fixed wireless providers. United Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Blockton is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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United Services's Blockton fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Blockton Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Blockton or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Blockton compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in Blockton are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 961 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Blockton.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Blockton are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50836100.00%
6448699.43%
5086095.05%
50835100.00%
6445699.20%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5083399.57%
50840100.00%
6447598.63%
5086292.91%
64420100.00%

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