In Wayne County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.74% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 760 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne 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 99.74% of Wayne 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 GRM Networks. Now you can call companies in Wayne County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 760 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 72.86% 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 Wayne County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wayne County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne 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 72.86% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 8.97%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wayne County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wayne County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wayne 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 Wayne County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wayne 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, Wayne County homes have between 1 and 3 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. Wayne 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, Wayne County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
GRM Networks Fiber in Wayne County, IA
GRM Networks fiber coverage
About 62.88%, or 4,085 people, have GRM Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. GRM Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wayne County.
GRM Networks fiber download speeds
GRM Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, GRM Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from GRM Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
GRM Networks fiber upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County fiber providers. GRM Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Wayne County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 28.21%, or 1,833 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northwest, northeast, southeast, west, and north Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 103 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 36.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County DSL providers. Windstream 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 Wayne County is up to 69 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 36.5% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 29.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Wayne County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 23.98%, or 1,558 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and central Wayne County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fiber in Wayne County, IA
BST Wifi fiber coverage
About 9.99%, or 649 people, have BST Wifi fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Wayne County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
BST Wifi fiber download speeds
BST Wifi is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BST Wifi fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from BST Wifi goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BST Wifi fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. BST Wifi offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 96.69%, or 6,282 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 31.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 7.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 31.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 35.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage
About 87.53%, or 5,687 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wayne County.
BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds
BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from BST Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 the fastest compared to other Wayne County fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi 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 Wayne County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 23 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 32.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 30.08%, or 1,954 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northwest, southeast, and northeast Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 51.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 19.99%, or 1,299 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, northeast, north, and northwest Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 average compared to other Wayne 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 Wayne 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 4.33%, or 281 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 46 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 average compared to other Wayne 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 Wayne 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 7.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mid-States Services Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IA
Mid-States Services fixed wireless coverage
About 1.17%, or 76 people, have Mid-States Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Wayne County area. Mid-States Services is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Mid-States Services fixed wireless download speeds
Mid-States Services is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mid-States Services fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Mid-States Services goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Mid-States Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mid-States Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mid-States Services is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wayne County fixed wireless providers. Mid-States Services offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Wayne County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Wayne County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 760 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.74% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Appanoose County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decatur County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ringgold County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Van Buren County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Page County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Des Moines County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Esmeralda County, NV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stephens County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Steele County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stark County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanton County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stanley County, SD: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stafford County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Helena Parish, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds