In Story County there are 20 residential internet providers covering 91.77% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,632 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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20 Internet Service Providers in Story 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 Story County are not shown.
Story County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Story County
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Internet service is available in 91.77% of Story 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 MetroNet. Now you can call companies in Story County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Story County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Story County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Story County home can get up to 3,632 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 58.59% 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 Story County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Story County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Story County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Story 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 80.96% of Story County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.23% of Story County homes.
Internet Market Health in Story County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Story 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 Story County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Story County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Story County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Story County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, Story County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Story County, along with details on where in Story County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Story County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 77.53%, or 76,398 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, central, north, east, and southeast Story County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Story 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 Story County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Story County, IA
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 59.49%, or 58,616 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, southwest, south, and north Story 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 Story County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Centurylink goes up to 140 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 3.6% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 120.0 Mbps
- 19.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 55.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Story 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 slowest compared to other Story County DSL providers. Centurylink 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 Story County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 11.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 55.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Story County, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 58.59%, or 57,728 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Story County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Story County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fiber in Story County, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber coverage
About 25.41%, or 25,042 people, have ICS Advanced Technologies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, south, central, and north Story County area. ICS Advanced Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Story County.
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber download speeds
ICS Advanced Technologies is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ICS Advanced Technologies fiber is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from ICS Advanced Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 717 Mbps.
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- 63.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ICS Advanced Technologies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. ICS Advanced Technologies offers 10 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 Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ICS Advanced Technologies customers can get speeds up to 717 Mbps.
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- 63.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 21.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Story County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 19.12%, or 18,841 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, east, southeast, southwest, south, northeast, central, and northwest Story 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 Story County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Windstream goes up to 200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 87 Mbps.
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- 18.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Story 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 below average compared to other Story County DSL providers. Windstream offers 10 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 Story County is up to 52 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
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- 27.2% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Huxley Communication Fiber in Story County, IA
Huxley Communication fiber coverage
About 8.72%, or 8,591 people, have Huxley Communication fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Story County area. Huxley Communication is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Huxley Communication fiber download speeds
Huxley Communication is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Huxley Communication fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Huxley Communication goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Huxley Communication fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Huxley Communication fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Huxley Communication is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Huxley Communication offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story 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
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company Fiber in Story County, IA
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 5.86%, or 5,777 people, have Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Story County area. Stratford Mutual Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Stratford Mutual Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Stratford Mutual Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Stratford Mutual Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Stratford Mutual Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Windstream Fiber in Story County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 5.78%, or 5,700 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, south, southeast, and central Story 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 Story County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 1,798 Mbps.
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- 79.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Story 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 Story 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 1,798 Mbps.
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- 79.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 20.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber Fiber in Story County, IA
Quantum Fiber fiber coverage
About 5.52%, or 5,439 people, have Quantum Fiber fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, central, and southwest Story County area. Quantum Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Quantum Fiber fiber download speeds
Quantum Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Quantum Fiber fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Quantum Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 1,340 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 62.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Quantum Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Quantum Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Quantum Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Quantum Fiber 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 Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Quantum Fiber customers can get speeds up to 963 Mbps.
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- 37.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 62.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Centurylink Fiber in Story County, IA
Centurylink fiber coverage
About 4.95%, or 4,879 people, have Centurylink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and central Story County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Centurylink fiber download speeds
Centurylink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Centurylink fiber is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Centurylink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 929 Mbps.
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- 51.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
Centurylink fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Centurylink 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 Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 850 Mbps.
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- 51.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 40.0 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company Fiber in Story County, IA
Colo Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 4.61%, or 4,538 people, have Colo Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northwest, north, northeast, and central Story County area. Colo Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Colo Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Colo Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Colo Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Colo Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Colo Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Colo Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Colo Telephone Company is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Colo Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Minerva Valley Companies Fiber in Story County, IA
Minerva Valley Companies fiber coverage
About 1.29%, or 1,271 people, have Minerva Valley Companies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Story County area. Minerva Valley Companies is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Minerva Valley Companies fiber download speeds
Minerva Valley Companies is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Minerva Valley Companies fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Minerva Valley Companies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Minerva Valley Companies fiber upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Minerva Valley Companies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Minerva Valley Companies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fiber providers. Minerva Valley Companies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story 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 Story County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 90.40%, or 89,075 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story 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 Story County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 34.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.08%, or 88,764 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story 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 most of Story 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 Story 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 Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 69.09%, or 68,084 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Story County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 69.09%, or 68,084 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Story County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.6 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.90%, or 66,910 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 28.71%, or 28,287 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, east, northwest, southeast, southwest, central, and northeast Story County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Story County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Story County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
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- 9.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 10.65%, or 10,496 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, northeast, south, and central Story 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 Story County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 728 Mbps.
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- 56.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 614 Mbps.
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- 54.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 3.36%, or 3,315 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Story County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 137 Mbps.
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- 72.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County 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 above average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Story County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
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- 72.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 2.37%, or 2,338 people, have ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, south, and southwest Story County area. ICS Advanced Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
ICS Advanced Technologies is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from ICS Advanced Technologies goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ICS Advanced Technologies is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. ICS Advanced Technologies 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 Story County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ICS Advanced Technologies customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 1.56%, or 1,541 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Story 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 Story County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 57.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 8.5 Mbps.
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- 72.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
Story County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Story County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Story County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Story County are faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 3,632 Mbps in the county. The state has less internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 91.77% in Story County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Story 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
- Boone County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tama County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linn County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monona County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kankakee County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adams County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Vigo County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walton County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds