In Montgomery County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,189 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County are not shown.
Montgomery County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Montgomery County
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Internet service is available in 99.83% of Montgomery 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 FMTC. Now you can call companies in Montgomery County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Montgomery County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Montgomery County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Montgomery County home can get up to 1,189 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 2.09% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 97.73% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Montgomery County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Montgomery County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Montgomery County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Montgomery 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 76.37% of Montgomery County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 23.46% of the county.
- 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 Montgomery County homes.
Internet Market Health in Montgomery County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Montgomery County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Montgomery County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, 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. Montgomery County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Montgomery County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Montgomery County, along with details on where in Montgomery County and at what speeds.
FMTC Fiber in Montgomery County, IA
FMTC fiber coverage
About 68.53%, or 7,079 people, have FMTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery County area. FMTC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
FMTC fiber download speeds
FMTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FMTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from FMTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FMTC fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FMTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FMTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montgomery County fiber providers. FMTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Montgomery County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 66.63%, or 6,883 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southeast, north, southwest, south, and northwest Montgomery County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Montgomery County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Montgomery County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 57.80%, or 5,971 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, north, south, southwest, and northwest Montgomery County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Centurylink goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montgomery County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Montgomery County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
griswold communications Fiber in Montgomery County, IA
griswold communications fiber coverage
About 7.07%, or 730 people, have griswold communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Montgomery County area. griswold communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
griswold communications fiber download speeds
griswold communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, griswold communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from griswold communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
griswold communications fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for griswold communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, griswold communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Montgomery County fiber providers. griswold communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Montgomery County, IA
OmniTel Communications fiber coverage
About 2.09%, or 216 people, have OmniTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, and west Montgomery County area. OmniTel Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Montgomery County.
OmniTel Communications fiber download speeds
OmniTel Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OmniTel Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from OmniTel Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OmniTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OmniTel Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Montgomery County fiber providers. OmniTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 87.60%, or 9,049 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 64 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.38%, or 6,650 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Montgomery 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 majority of Montgomery 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 Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County customers is up to 91 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery 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 below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IA
Farmers fixed wireless coverage
About 62.86%, or 6,493 people, have Farmers fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, north, south, and northwest Montgomery County area. Farmers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Montgomery County.
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fixed wireless download speeds
Farmers is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Farmers fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Farmers goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Montgomery County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Farmers fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Farmers offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Montgomery County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.52%, or 157 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and west Montgomery 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 Montgomery County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Montgomery County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Montgomery County. The fastest plan anyone in Montgomery County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Montgomery County customers is up to 429 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Montgomery County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Montgomery County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Montgomery County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 90 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
Montgomery County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Montgomery County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Montgomery County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Montgomery County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,189 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.83% in Montgomery County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Montgomery 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
- Adams County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mills County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sarpy County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clarke County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Saunders County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Sherman County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fisher County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fleming County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Florence County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Florida Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sheridan County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherman County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds