In Lucas County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.92% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 833 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 Lucas 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 Lucas County are not shown.
Lucas County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Lucas County
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Internet service is available in 99.92% of Lucas 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 Lucas County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lucas County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lucas County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lucas County home can get up to 833 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 17.13% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lucas County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Lucas County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lucas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lucas 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 36.38% of Lucas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 20.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.50%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 36.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lucas County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lucas County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lucas 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 Lucas County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lucas County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lucas County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, 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. Lucas County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Lucas County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lucas County, along with details on where in Lucas County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Lucas County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 82.27%, or 7,103 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lucas County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lucas County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 2.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Lucas 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 slowest compared to other Lucas County DSL providers. Windstream offers 13 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 Lucas 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 22 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Lucas County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 52.71%, or 4,551 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, east, south, and southeast Lucas County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lucas County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lucas County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 31.98%, or 2,761 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and north Lucas County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lucas County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 1,536 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 1,536 Mbps.
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- 53.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks Fiber in Lucas County, IA
GRM Networks fiber coverage
About 4.40%, or 380 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Lucas County area. GRM Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lucas County.
GRM Networks fiber download speeds
GRM Networks is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas County can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lucas County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks fiber upload speeds
In Lucas County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GRM Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GRM Networks is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lucas County fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.14%, or 8,560 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lucas 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 Lucas County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 6.2 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Lucas County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 94.39%, or 8,150 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lucas County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lucas County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 80.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 24 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lucas County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 85.96%, or 7,422 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lucas 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 Lucas County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lucas County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 65.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 Lucas County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
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- 65.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Lucas County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 55.66%, or 4,806 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lucas County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lucas County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
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- 51.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 8.1 Mbps.
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- 65.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 20.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lucas County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 18.64%, or 1,609 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, central, southwest, west, north, east, and southeast Lucas 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 a small portion of Lucas County.
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 Lucas 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 Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas 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 Lucas County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas 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 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lucas County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 9.24%, or 798 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Lucas County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lucas County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lucas County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Lucas County. The fastest plan anyone in Lucas County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lucas County customers is up to 583 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 72.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lucas County 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 Lucas County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 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 Lucas County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 278 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 73.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lucas County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lucas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lucas County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Lucas County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 833 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.92% in Lucas County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lucas 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
- Clarke County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wapello County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mills County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Copper River Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Craig County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Craig County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Covington County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Covington City, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottonwood County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds