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Metronet internet in Iowa

Metronet ranks #6 among Iowa home internet providers by homes covered. It reaches 24% of homes in Iowa cities and towns, including Des Moines, Davenport, Sioux City and Ankeny. Of the homes it reaches, 87% can get gig speeds.

Updated Oct 7, 2026By Jean Gilles
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24%
of homes in Iowa cities and towns
39
of 1,028 places with some coverage
87%
of homes in its area can get gig speeds
Coverage from FCC data as of Dec 31, 2025.

Which Iowa cities have Metronet?

The 14 largest places Metronet serves in Iowa, with the share of homes it covers and the share that can get fiber from any provider.

City
Homes
Metronet
Fiber
105,014
61%
82%
51,943
80%
87%
38,256
4%
71%
37,373
74%
77%
Ankeny
35,625
58%
75%
34,517
76%
93%
33,877
13%
73%
30,158
54%
64%
29,055
13%
61%
Urbandale
21,583
76%
82%
Bettendorf
18,176
88%
97%
Mason City
15,295
77%
87%
Coralville
12,942
42%
86%
Marshalltown
12,523
79%
87%

Largest other provider where Metronet coverage is low: West Des Moines, Mediacom; Iowa City, Mediacom; Council Bluffs, Cox.

What else can you get in Metronet's Iowa towns?

Share of homes in Metronet-served places that each provider also reaches.

CenturyLink
68%
Rise Broadband
15%

Places where Metronet covers at least half of homes. AT&T in Iowa is Internet Air (5G home internet), not fiber; Verizon in Iowa is 5G Home only (no Fios).

Common questions

Is Metronet available at my Iowa address?

Metronet covers 24% of homes in Iowa cities and towns, and at least 90% of homes in 9 of them. Coverage is set street by street, so check your exact address before you order.

Can I get gig speeds from Metronet in Iowa?

About 87% of homes in Metronet's Iowa area can get 1 Gbps service from at least one provider. Speeds depend on whether your street has Metronet's fiber or an older connection, so check your address.

How much does Metronet cost in Iowa?

Metronet's advertised plans start at $50/mo for new customers. Offers and fees can vary by address, so check yours before you order.

Metronet in 2 other states

More for Iowa

Sources (2)
  1. FCC Broadband Data Collection, fixed availability as of Dec 31, 2025 (published Aug 18, 2026). Home counts are FCC broadband serviceable locations in 1,028 Iowa census places.
  2. Metronet plan pages, metronet.com, checked Oct 2026

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