Coverage · ZIP 50056 · Story County
Internet providers in Colo, IA.
There are 8 internet providers reporting service in Colo, IA (ZIP 50056) in FCC National Broadband Map filings (FCC filings as of Dec 31, 2024), including Colo Telephone Company, Minerva Valley Telephone Co, and Partner Communications Cooperative. The fastest advertised download speed is 1 Gbps from Colo Telephone Company. 3 of them offer fiber. These records are aggregated to ZIP areas. Call 888-889-4095 and your OneClickAway agent confirms which plans are actually orderable at your exact address — with current pricing — before anything is ordered.
Ranked · fiber first, then cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL
Every provider reporting service in Colo, IA (50056)
Maximum advertised speeds from FCC National Broadband Map filings (FCC filings as of Dec 31, 2024). Coverage is the share of census blocks in this ZIP where the provider reports service. Prices are not shown — they change by address and promotion, so your agent quotes them live.
Providers are grouped by technology. Within a group, OneClickAway partners appear first in our listed partner order. We may receive compensation when you order through us. Block coverage is not the percentage of homes served.
| # | Provider | Technology | Max download | Max upload | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Colo Telephone Company | FiberLow latency | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 86% of blocks |
| 02 | Minerva Valley Telephone Co | FiberLow latency | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 2% of blocks |
| 03 | Partner Communications Cooperative | FiberDSLLow latency | 250 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 2% of blocks |
| 04 | US Cellular | 5G HomeLow latency | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 83% of blocks |
| 05 | T-Mobile Home Internet by T-Mobile |
5G HomeLow latency | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 77% of blocks |
| 06 | AT&T Internet Air by AT&T |
5G HomeLow latency | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 15% of blocks |
| 07 | Rise Broadband | Fixed WirelessLow latency | 50 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 57% of blocks |
| 08 | WindstreamOneClickAway partner | DSLLow latency | — | — | 1% of blocks |
Satellite service is filed for essentially every U.S. address and is listed separately: Starlink up to 280 Mbps · Viasat up to 150 Mbps · HughesNet up to 100 Mbps.
Common questions
Internet in Colo, IA, answered from the filings
How many internet providers serve Colo, IA?
FCC filings list 8 internet providers reporting residential service in ZIP 50056, including Colo Telephone Company, Minerva Valley Telephone Co, and Partner Communications Cooperative. This is an aggregated ZIP-area comparison, so not every provider reaches every address — a OneClickAway agent confirms which ones reach yours before you order.
What is the fastest internet in 50056?
Colo Telephone Company reports the highest maximum advertised download speed in Colo, IA at up to 1 Gbps (up to 1 Gbps upload). Actual speeds depend on the plan sold at your address; these are provider-reported maximums, not guarantees.
Is fiber internet available in Colo, IA?
Colo Telephone Company, Minerva Valley Telephone Co, and Partner Communications Cooperative report fiber service in ZIP 50056. Fiber typically offers symmetrical speeds and lower latency; whether it reaches your specific address is confirmed by your agent before ordering.
Which of these providers can OneClickAway order for me?
Windstream is a OneClickAway partner brand in this ZIP. Eligible plans and current charges need confirmation. OneClickAway is an authorized agent for Xfinity, Frontier, Kinetic by Windstream, Brightspeed, and EarthLink; other brands are listed for comparison and may require ordering directly. Call 888-889-4095 (Mon–Fri 9–6 PT).
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