In Ringgold County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 98.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 890 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold County are not shown.
Ringgold 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 98.63% of Ringgold 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Ringgold County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Ringgold County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ringgold County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Ringgold County home can get up to 890 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 79.24% 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 Ringgold County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Ringgold County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Ringgold County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ringgold County you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.04% of Ringgold County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.65%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 87.65%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.37% of Ringgold County homes.
Internet Market Health in Ringgold County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Ringgold 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 Ringgold County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Ringgold County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ringgold 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. Ringgold County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 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, Ringgold County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ringgold County, along with details on where in Ringgold County and at what speeds.
Windstream DSL in Ringgold County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 80.16%, or 3,738 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ringgold County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ringgold County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 28 Mbps.
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- 2.4% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 32.6% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Ringgold County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 40.15%, or 1,872 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and east Ringgold County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ringgold County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ringgold County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 2.55%, or 119 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Ringgold County 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 Ringgold County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ringgold County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Ringgold County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ringgold County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ringgold 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
GRM Networks Fiber in Ringgold County, IA
GRM Networks fiber coverage
About 2.49%, or 116 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and southwest Ringgold 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 Ringgold County.
GRM Networks fiber download speeds
GRM Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold County can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Ringgold County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks fiber upload speeds
In Ringgold County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for GRM Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, GRM Networks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Ringgold County fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ringgold 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
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 94.94%, or 4,427 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ringgold County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ringgold County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 82.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold County fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 Ringgold County is up to 25 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 22 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.70%, or 4,369 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ringgold County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ringgold County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 893 Mbps.
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- 78.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 9 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 Ringgold 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 781 Mbps.
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- 71.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 77.59%, or 3,618 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ringgold County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ringgold County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 41.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 9.4 Mbps.
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- 41.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 45.91%, or 2,141 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Ringgold County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Ringgold County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
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- 51.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 8.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 6.73%, or 314 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and east Ringgold County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ringgold County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ringgold County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Ringgold County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ringgold County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ringgold County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ringgold County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.73%, or 174 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, central, east, southeast, and south Ringgold 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 very small piece of Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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 Ringgold County. The fastest plan anyone in Ringgold 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 Ringgold County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Ringgold 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 the slowest compared to other Ringgold 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 Ringgold 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Ringgold County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ringgold County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Ringgold County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Ringgold County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 890 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 98.63% in Ringgold County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ringgold 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
- Decatur County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Page County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Appanoose County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otoe County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Van Buren County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Murray County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moody County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moore County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mora County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morgan County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morgan County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morrill County, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morris County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds