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Internet providers in Polk County, IA
Mediacom, CenturyLink, T-Mobile and 3 other providers report service to most homes in Polk County; 2 more providers report service in some areas. Satellite service is available almost everywhere.
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Who serves this area
Providers that serve Polk County
Each card says whether the provider reports service to most homes here or only in some areas. Many homes can choose more than one provider; call to check plans and prices at your address.
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MediacomCable
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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CenturyLink
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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T-MobileFixed wireless
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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AT&T
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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Verizon
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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MetronetFiber
Available
Reports service to most homes in Polk County.
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Google Fiber
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Polk County; check your street.
Call to check plans and price (815) 934-8169 -
Rise BroadbandFixed wireless
Available in some areas
Reports service to part of Polk County; check your street.
4 more providers report smaller service areas; see the table.
Available almost everywhere satellite, shown separately
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HughesnetSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
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ViasatSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
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StarlinkSatellite
Available almost everywhere by satellite
Show all 15 providers as a table
| Provider | Availability | Main technology | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | Available | Cable | Mediacom Communications Corp. |
| CenturyLink | Available | Not specified | Lumen Technologies, Inc. |
| T-Mobile | Available | Fixed wireless | T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
| AT&T | Available | Not specified | AT&T Inc. |
| Verizon | Available | Not specified | Verizon Communications Inc. |
| Metronet | Available | Fiber | Metronet Holdings, LLC |
| Google Fiber | Available in some areas | Not specified | Google LLC |
| Rise Broadband | Available in some areas | Fixed wireless | JAB Wireless, Inc. |
| South Central Communications, Inc. | Reported for a few homes only | Not specified | South Central Communications, Inc. |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Reported for a few homes only | Not specified | Huxley Communications Cooperative |
| VFN Holdings, Inc. | Reported for a few homes only | Not specified | VFN Holdings, Inc. |
| Nextlink Internet | Reported for a few homes only | Not specified | AMG Technology Investment Group LLC |
| Hughesnet | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | EchoStar Corporation |
| Viasat | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | Viasat, Inc. |
| Starlink | Available almost everywhere (satellite) | Satellite | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. |
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, provider filings as of December 30, 2025 · How we use the data
Town by town
Towns and cities in Polk County
| Town | Locations | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 9,676 | 11 |
| Ankeny | 35,625 | 10 |
| Bondurant | 3,217 | 10 |
| Carlisle | 2,002 | 11 |
| Clive | 9,220 | 11 |
| Des Moines | 105,014 | 10 |
| Granger (partly in Polk County) | 852 | 11 |
| Grimes | 7,959 | 11 |
| Johnston | 12,264 | 10 |
| Mitchellville | 831 | 11 |
| Pleasant Hill | 5,458 | 11 |
| Polk City | 2,482 | 10 |
| Saylorville | 1,828 | 9 |
| Urbandale | 21,583 | 10 |
| West Des Moines | 38,256 | 11 |
| Windsor Heights | 2,528 | 9 |
Where this comes fromFCC filings and how to check one address
Check service at your address
The figures on this page summarize what providers reported to the FCC for all homes in Polk County. They do not confirm that any provider serves a particular address, and providers' reports can overstate coverage. Two ways to check your own address:
- Search your address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
- Call (815) 934-8169 and we will look up the providers and plans available at your address. We are an independent service, not your provider.
Sources
Provider availability comes from the FCC National Broadband Map (provider filings as of December 30, 2025): a provider is "available" where its filing covers most homes and "available in some areas" where it covers part of them. Household counts come from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year 2020-2024), which are estimates with margins of error.
- FCC National Broadband Map — Broadband Data Collection public data (D25 filing, released 2026-09-29). Data as of December 30, 2025; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year 2020-2024 estimates (tables B01003, B25001, B19013, B28002). Data as of ACS 5-year 2020-2024; retrieved October 9, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer Files (town locations) and 2020 Census block files (which county each town lies in). Data as of January 1, 2024 boundaries (Gazetteer); 2020 Census blocks; retrieved October 9, 2026.
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