TV and Internet Providers in St. Olaf, IA


In St. Olaf there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 902 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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8 Internet Service Providers in St. Olaf

NEIT | Fiber

Availability:

80.41%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Alpine Communications | Fiber

Availability:

25.43%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

87.97%

Avg. Speed:

11 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.12%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

Comelec Internet Services | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.44%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.03%

Avg. Speed:

25 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 St. Olaf are not shown.

 

St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf. 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 NEIT. Now you can call companies in St. Olaf with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in St. Olaf?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in St. Olaf.

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The average St. Olaf home can get up to 902 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 80.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.59% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in St. Olaf.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of St. Olaf, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in St. Olaf?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf homes.

 

Internet Market Health in St. Olaf

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The map shows how competitive the St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

St. Olaf internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, St. Olaf homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. St. Olaf internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 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, St. Olaf badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

NEIT Fiber in St. Olaf, IA

NEIT fiber coverage

About 80.41%, or 234 people, have NEIT fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, east, west, and north St. Olaf area. NEIT is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of St. Olaf.

 

NEIT fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to NEIT customers in St. Olaf. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

NEIT fiber upload speeds

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

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NEIT's St. Olaf fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Alpine Communications Fiber in St. Olaf, IA

Alpine Communications fiber coverage

About 25.43%, or 74 people, have Alpine Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, west, south, and southwest St. Olaf area. Alpine Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of St. Olaf.

 

Alpine Communications fiber download speeds

Alpine Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in St. Olaf. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alpine Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout St. Olaf. The fastest plan anyone in St. Olaf can order from Alpine Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all St. Olaf customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Alpine Communications customers in St. Olaf. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Alpine Communications fiber upload speeds

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

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Alpine Communications's St. Olaf fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in St. Olaf, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 87.97%, or 256 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire St. Olaf area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of St. Olaf.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in St. Olaf. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout St. Olaf. The fastest plan anyone in St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf customers is up to 11 Mbps.

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

  • 9.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 91.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf 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 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's St. Olaf fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 91.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in St. Olaf, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 4.12%, or 12 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in St. Olaf. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout St. Olaf. The fastest plan anyone in St. Olaf can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all St. Olaf customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In St. Olaf 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 the fastest compared to other St. Olaf fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in St. Olaf is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Nextlink's St. Olaf fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in St. Olaf, IA

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage

About 3.44%, or 10 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast St. Olaf area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of St. Olaf.

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Comelec Internet Services customers in St. Olaf. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds

In St. Olaf download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other St. Olaf fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in St. Olaf is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Comelec Internet Services's St. Olaf fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Olaf, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 1.03%, or 3 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf 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 St. Olaf is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

St. Olaf Internet by Area

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

How does internet in St. Olaf compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in St. Olaf are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 902 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 St. Olaf.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
52072100.00%
52047100.00%
5204399.76%
5215999.91%
52049100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
52156100.00%
5215798.95%
5207799.73%
52044100.00%
52141100.00%

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