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Internet Providers in Sheldon, Iowa

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Home Internet in Sheldon, IA

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 4. Evertek
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.8%
  • 5. Premier
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 97.4%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.8%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.9%

Best Internet Providers in Sheldon, IA

CenturyLink stands out as a top internet provider in Sheldon, Iowa, with a 48% coverage of the city through its DSL connection. Residents can take advantage of speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at a competitive $50 per month. This makes CenturyLink a great pick for those wanting equal parts speed, affordability, and availability.

Trailing closely behind are T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and Viasat Internet, both offering worthy services within Sheldon. T-Mobile's 5G Internet covers 41% of the city, while delivering potential speeds range from 33-245 Mbps - matching CenturyLink's starting price at $50 per month.

However, those seeking comprehensive coverage can opt for Viasat Internet. Furnishing a satellite connection, it's reachable to all of Sheldon's residents. Despite a more modest top speed of 30 Mbps, it's an economical option, with monthly rates barely under $50. Particularly in less reliable connection areas, Viasat Internet can be a practical choice.

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
  • Always ON
81.75%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Premier
97.41%

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Provider Connection Types in Sheldon, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sheldon, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
48.13%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
97.88%

List of Internet Providers in Sheldon, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Evertek Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Premier Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sheldon, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
Evertek $56.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Premier Communications $43.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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