TV and Internet Providers in Evanston, IA


In Evanston there are 7 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Evanston

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) | Fiber

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association | Fiber

Availability:

23.08%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

150 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

60 Mbps

WMTel | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

46.15%

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 Evanston are not shown.

 

Evanston 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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evanston-ia internet provider availability map
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Evanston. 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 LVCTA. Now you can call companies in Evanston with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Evanston?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Evanston.

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The average Evanston home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.

What type of internet should I choose in Evanston?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Evanston homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Evanston homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Evanston

Evanston, IA map of internet competition
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2 options
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The map shows how competitive the Evanston 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 Evanston based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.0 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Evanston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Evanston homes have 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and fiber, 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 similar. Evanston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 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, Evanston needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) Fiber in Evanston, IA

LVCTA fiber coverage

About 100.00%, or 39 people, have LVCTA fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Evanston area. LVCTA is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Evanston.

 

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) customers in Evanston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Lehigh Valley Cooperative Telephone Association (LVCTA) fiber upload speeds

In Evanston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LVCTA fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LVCTA is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Evanston fiber providers. LVCTA offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Evanston is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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LVCTA's Evanston fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Evanston, IA

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage

About 23.08%, or 9 people, have Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Evanston area. Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Evanston.

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Evanston customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association customers in Evanston. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds

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

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Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association's Evanston fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 39 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Evanston area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Evanston.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Evanston customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Evanston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Evanston fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Evanston is up to 130 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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GigFire's Evanston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 130.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 39 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Evanston area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Evanston.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Evanston customers is up to 60 Mbps.

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

  • 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 53.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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

  • 46.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 53.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

WMTel Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IA

WMTel fixed wireless coverage

About 46.15%, or 18 people, have WMTel fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Evanston area. WMTel is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Evanston.

 

WMTel fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

WMTel fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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WMTel's Evanston fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Evanston Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Evanston are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 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 Evanston.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5053299.68%
5056999.44%
5055799.85%
5050199.73%
50521100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50594100.00%
5051699.27%
5056699.78%
50595100.00%
50530100.00%

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