TV and Internet Providers in Ware, IA


In Ware there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 768 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Ware

Northwest Communications | Fiber

Availability:

26.50%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

21.37%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Pocahontas Fiber Network | Fiber

Availability:

6.84%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.44%

Avg. Speed:

734 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

86.32%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Evertek | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

85.47%

Avg. Speed:

45 Mbps

Northwest Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

71.79%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

64.10%

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 Ware are not shown.

 

Ware 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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ware-ia internet provider availability map
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Ware. 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 Ware with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Ware?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Ware.

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The average Ware home can get up to 768 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 56.41% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.56% of homes can only purchase plans up to 35 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ware.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Ware, and slower in the west areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Ware?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ware you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.26% of Ware homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 89.74%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ware homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Ware

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The map shows how competitive the Ware 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 Ware based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Ware internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Ware homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, 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. Ware 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, Ware needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Northwest Communications Fiber in Ware, IA

Northwest Communications fiber coverage

About 26.50%, or 31 people, have Northwest Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, and east Ware area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ware.

 

Northwest Communications fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in Ware. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications fiber upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ware fiber providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ware is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Northwest Communications's Ware fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Ware, IA

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 21.37%, or 25 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Ware area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Ware.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ware. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ware. The fastest plan anyone in Ware can order from Centurylink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ware customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Ware. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ware DSL providers. Centurylink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ware is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Centurylink's Ware DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Pocahontas Fiber Network Fiber in Ware, IA

Pocahontas Fiber Network fiber coverage

About 6.84%, or 8 people, have Pocahontas Fiber Network fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Ware area. Pocahontas Fiber Network is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ware.

 

Pocahontas Fiber Network fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Pocahontas Fiber Network customers in Ware. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Pocahontas Fiber Network fiber upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pocahontas Fiber Network fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pocahontas Fiber Network is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ware fiber providers. Pocahontas Fiber Network offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ware is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Pocahontas Fiber Network's Ware fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ware, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 97.44%, or 114 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ware area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ware.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ware. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Ware. The fastest plan anyone in Ware can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 400 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ware customers is up to 734 Mbps.

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

  • 47.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 50.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 400.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ware fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Ware 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 526 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Ware fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 47.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 52.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ware, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 86.32%, or 101 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ware area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ware.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ware. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ware. The fastest plan anyone in Ware can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Ware customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Ware fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ware is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's Ware fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Evertek Fixed Wireless in Ware, IA

Evertek fixed wireless coverage

About 85.47%, or 100 people, have Evertek fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Ware area. Evertek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Ware.

 

Evertek fixed wireless download speeds

Evertek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ware. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Evertek fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ware. The fastest plan anyone in Ware can order from Evertek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ware customers is up to 45 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Evertek customers in Ware. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 69.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 31.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

Evertek fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Evertek fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Evertek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ware fixed wireless providers. Evertek offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ware is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Evertek's Ware fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Ware, IA

Northwest Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 71.79%, or 84 people, have Northwest Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, north, southwest, south, east, northwest, and central Ware area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ware.

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ware. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Northwest Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ware. The fastest plan anyone in Ware can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Ware customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in Ware. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Ware download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Ware fixed wireless providers. Northwest Communications 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 Ware is up to 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Northwest Communications customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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Northwest Communications's Ware fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 71.4% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 28.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ware, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 64.10%, or 75 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, north, east, south, northeast, northwest, and southwest Ware 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 Ware.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Ware Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Ware compare to the rest of Iowa?

Internet speeds in Ware are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 768 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 Ware.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5057499.69%
50546100.00%
5055497.40%
50573100.00%
50510100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50593100.00%
5058199.24%
50540100.00%
50571100.00%
5056298.94%

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