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Shelby, IA

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Home Internet in Shelby, IA
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Mint Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Kinetic
    • XNET WiFi
    • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Hughesnet
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    87 - 415 Mbps
    Rely, All-In, and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 56.1%
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    (844) 918-3658
  • 3. Mint Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 56%
    LIMITED TIME OFFER
    Introducing 5G Home MINTernet powered by T-Mobile starting at $30/month
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  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 45.7%
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  • 5. Kinetic
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, DSL
    Availability: 67.4%
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    (855) 408-8586
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.1%
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    (855) 758-6392
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.5%
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  • 8. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Cable
    Availability: 59%
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  • 9. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 79.3%
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  • 10. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.3%
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  • 11. Starlink
    Speeds Up To
    350 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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    (844) 523-4009
  • 12. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
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Best Internet Providers in Shelby, IA

In Shelby, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream offers a DSL connection with a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps. It covers 62.90% of the city and starts at $40 per month. This plan balances speed and cost, making it a good option for those prioritizing affordability and decent download speeds, suitable for households and small businesses. Viasat Internet and Hughesnet cover 100% of Shelby with satellite connections. Viasat delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month, while Hughesnet provides speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. These providers are crucial for residents in areas lacking reliable wired connections. Viasat suits users seeking higher performance, and Hughesnet offers a budget-friendly alternative with adequate speeds.

In Shelby, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream offers a DSL connection with a maximum download speed of 50 Mbps. It covers 62.90% of the city and starts at $40 per month. This plan balances speed and cost, making it a good option for those prioritizing affordability and decent download speeds, suitable for households and small businesses.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet cover 100% of Shelby with satellite connections. Viasat delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps, starting at $119.99 per month, while Hughesnet provides speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $49.99 per month. These providers are crucial for residents in areas lacking reliable wired connections. Viasat suits users seeking higher performance, and Hughesnet offers a budget-friendly alternative with adequate speeds.

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
  • UScellular
 65.33%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Mint Mobile
  • Verizon
  • Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
  • Hughesnet
 100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic
  • XNET WiFi
  • Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company
 67.41%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Shelby, Iowa

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Shelby, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Shelby, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
 100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
 62.38%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
 57%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
 7.33%

Internet Providers in Shelby, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $69.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Mint Mobile $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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Verizon 5G Home Internet $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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Kinetic $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, DSL
(855) 408-8586
XNET WiFi $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
(855) 758-6392
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company $55.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber, Fixed Wireless
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Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company $75.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, Cable
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Nextlink Internet $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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Starlink $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 350 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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Hughesnet $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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