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Best Internet Providers in Shelby, IA

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Top 11 Internet Service Providers in Shelby, IA

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1. Viasat

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
150 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 119.99/mo
100% Available

2. T-Mobile Home Internet

64.5% Available
Download speeds from:
72 - 245 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 60.00/mo *
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included.
64.5% Available

3. HughesNet

100% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 49.99/mo
100% Available

4. Windstream

62.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps DSL
Prices Starting At 40.00/mo
62.9% Available

5. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company

56.8% Available
Download speeds up to:
1 Gbps DSL, Fiber, Cable
Prices Starting At 65.00/mo
56.8% Available

6. Nextlink Internet

87.5% Available
Download speeds up to:
500 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
87.5% Available

7. UScellular

64.7% Available
Download speeds up to:
10 Mbps Fixed Wireless
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo *
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount
64.7% Available

8. Western Iowa Wireless

75.9% Available
Download speeds up to:
100 Mbps Fixed Wireless
75.9% Available

9. Starlink

100% Available
Download speeds from:
50 - 220 Mbps Satellite
Prices Starting At 120.00/mo
100% Available

10. Verizon

21.2% Available
Download speeds up to:
50 Mbps 5G Internet
Prices Starting At 50.00/mo
21.2% Available

11. Always ON

54.4% Available
Download speeds from:
25 - 150 Mbps Fixed Wireless
54.4% Available

Best Internet Providers in Shelby

When it comes to picking the best internet in Shelby, IA, we’re not just spinning our wheels—fiber-optic is the way to go if you can get it. Enter Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company; while their fiber coverage might be a smidge shy of making headlines at 0.8%, they offer blazing fast speeds of up to 1 Gbps. So, if you find yourself in their fiber service area, pat yourself on the back—you've hit the internet jackpot.

But if you're not part of the lucky few in the fiber club, no worries! There’s always cable internet to fall back on, and Marne & Elk Horn has got you covered here too. With 56.8% coverage and speeds up to 50 Mbps, they'll keep you surfing, streaming, or gaming without missing a beat.

Now, if you're the type who likes to keep up with the latest trends, consider exploring 5G options. Verizon is waving its tech wand with 5G coverage of about 7.3%. It’s not blanketing the area just yet, but for those within reach, Verizon’s 50 Mbps speeds provide a nice wireless connection option.

Lastly, let's not forget good ol' DSL. Kinetic by Windstream offers DSL service to 62.9% of Shelby’s fine residents, with speeds reaching up to 50 Mbps. It’s a reliable choice, especially if you’d rather avoid unexpected buffering in the middle of your favorite show.

So, whether you're team fiber, cable, 5G, or DSL, Shelby has a roster of internet providers ready to connect you to the world (or at least to your next binge-watch session).

Internet Provider Store Locations in Shelby

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Average download speed in Shelby:

1 Mbps

Based on 22 speed tests

Best Internet Provider in Shelby

  1. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Shelby
  2. T-Mobile Home Internet - 5g internet up to 245 Mbps
  3. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL
  4. Windstream - Most DSL availability
  5. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company - Fast download speeds in Shelby, most Fiber availability and most Cable availability
  6. Nextlink Internet - Fixed wireless up to 500 Mbps
  7. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 10 Mbps
  8. Western Iowa Wireless - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. Verizon - 5g internet up to 50 Mbps
  11. Always ON - Fixed wireless up to 150 Mbps

Fastest Internet Providers in Shelby

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Shelby By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber 600 Mbps 4%
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3%
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company DSL 50 Mbps 51%
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Cable 50 Mbps 57%
Windstream DSL 100 Mbps 63%
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 87%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 5%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 195 Mbps 65%
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 76%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 245 Mbps 65%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 21%
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 54%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps 100%
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps 87%
Windstream DSL 50 Mbps 63%
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Cable 50 Mbps 57%
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company DSL 50 Mbps 51%
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Internet 100 Mbps 65%
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps 76%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps 65%
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber 350 Mbps 4%
Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3%
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber 1 Gbps 1%
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps 5%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Shelby

Internet service providers in Shelby use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 57%
Cable - 63%
DSL - 63%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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