Internet Providers in Des Moines, Iowa
21 providers report residential internet coverage in Polk County (the Des Moines area). Fiber reaches 91% 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream | Cable, Fiber | 2 Gbps | 92% of blocks | |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 83% of blocks | Visit site |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 79% of blocks | Visit site |
| CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 8 Gbps | 75% of blocks | Visit site |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | 5.1 Gbps | 70% of blocks | |
| T-Mobile | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 49% of blocks | Visit site |
| Quantum Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 39% of blocks | Visit site |
| Google Fiber | Fiber | 8 Gbps | 31% of blocks | |
| Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 18% of blocks | Visit site |
| Huxley Communications Cooperative | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 6% of blocks | |
| Mi-Fiber, LLC | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 5% of blocks | |
| Nextlink | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 3% of blocks | Visit site |
| Windstream Iowa Communications, Inc. | DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless | 2 Gbps | 2% of blocks | |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Vero Fiber | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Aureon Communications, L.L.C. | DSL, Cable | 100 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Minburn Communications | Fixed Wireless | 10 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Consolidated Communications | DSL | 100 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Webpass, Inc. | Fixed Wireless | 1 Gbps | 1% of blocks | |
| Fidium Fiber | Fiber | 300 Mbps | 1% of blocks | |
| BTWI | Fixed Wireless, 5G Home Internet | 500 Mbps | 1% of blocks |
Frequently asked questions
What's the fastest internet in Des Moines?
CenturyLink reports the highest maximum download speed in Polk County at 8 Gbps. Actual availability varies block by block — check your address above.
Is fiber available in Des Moines?
Fiber reaches about 91% of census blocks in Polk County. The largest fiber footprints belong to Mediacom Xtream, CenturyLink, Metronet Holdings. 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.