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Internet Providers in Sheffield, Iowa

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Home Internet in Sheffield, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • CenturyLink
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Iowa Connect
    • Metronet
    • Rockwell Coop Telephone Association
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Router12 Networks
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 81.1%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 63.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 30%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 72.2%
  • 7. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.1%
  • 8. Iowa Connect
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 86.3%
  • 9. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 62.4%
  • 10. Rockwell Coop Telephone Association
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 16.5%
  • 11. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 13.1%
  • 12. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 75.1%
  • Router12 Networks
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Sheffield, IA

In Sheffield, Iowa, Metronet's fiber connection stands out with maximum download speeds of 5.12 Gbps. The service starts at $29.95 per month, offering both speed and affordability. With 62.40% coverage, Metronet serves many households, though not the entire city.

For those beyond Metronet's coverage, Frontier provides a solid alternative. Frontier's DSL service covers 72.20% of Sheffield, delivering speeds up to 115 Mbps. This service starts at $64.99 per month. Although it offers decent speeds, its coverage is slightly broader than Metronet.

Viasat Internet, with its satellite connection, covers 100% of Sheffield. This ensures full city-wide internet access. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps but has a higher starting price of $99.99 per month.

In summary, Sheffield residents have diverse internet options: Metronet's fast fiber, Frontier's widespread DSL, and Viasat's comprehensive satellite coverage. The overall internet landscape includes 31% DSL, 62% cable, 59% fiber, and 100% availability for both fixed wireless and satellite.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Iowa Connect
  • UScellular
86.3%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Router12 Networks
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metronet
  • Rockwell Coop Telephone Association
63.24999999999999%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Sheffield, Iowa

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Provider Connection Types in Sheffield, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sheffield, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
30.86%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
59.019999999999996%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
62.419999999999995%

Internet Providers in Sheffield, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL, Fixed Wireless
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Iowa Connect $24.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Rockwell Coop Telephone Association $44.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Router12 Networks $40/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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