Internet Providers in Ames, Iowa
20 providers report residential internet coverage in Story County (the Ames area). Fiber reaches 87% of census blocks. Coverage below is county-level from federal filings updated — your exact address may differ, so use the address checker.
| Provider | Types | Top speed | Area coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 Mbps | 68% of blocks | Visit site |
| T-Mobile | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 59% of blocks | Visit site |
| Mediacom Xtream | Cable, Fiber | 2 Gbps | 53% of blocks | |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 47% of blocks | Visit site |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5.1 Gbps | 40% of blocks | |
| Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc. | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless | 2 Gbps | 37% of blocks | |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 34% of blocks | Visit site |
| CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 1 Gbps | 24% of blocks | Visit site |
| Nextlink | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 21% of blocks | Visit site |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 16% of blocks | |
| Colo Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 14% of blocks | |
| Stratford Communications | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 11% of blocks | |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fiber, Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 7% of blocks | |
| Minerva Valley Telephone Co., Inc. | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 5% of blocks | |
| GigFire | 5G Home Internet | 150 Mbps | 4% of blocks | |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 2 Gbps | 2% of blocks | Visit site |
| Partner Communications Cooperative | DSL, Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Aureon Communications, L.L.C. | DSL, Cable | 60 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association | Fiber | 500 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Ogden Telephone Company | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% of blocks |
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest internet in Ames?
Metronet Holdings reports the highest maximum download speed in Story County at 5.1 Gbps. Actual availability varies block by block — check your address above.
Is fiber available in Ames?
Fiber reaches about 87% of census blocks in Story County. The largest fiber footprints belong to Mediacom Xtream, Metronet Holdings, Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc.. Fiber build-out is street-by-street, so neighboring addresses can differ.
How do I find what's actually at MY address?
Use the address checker on our homepage — it matches your address against the federal coverage database and lists every provider reporting service at your census block, free and without giving anyone your phone number.