Sheffield, IA High Speed Internet Service
Broadband is defined as internet service with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. There are 7 choices for service in Sheffield, IA that meet this minimum speed threshold. Of course, many households will find this minimum speed is not sufficient for their needs, especially if they often have multiple downloads occurring simultaneously.
We aim to help you find the best choice when shopping for high speed internet service in Sheffield by using our ranking algorithm that takes into consideration the upload speed, download speed, coverage area and overall value. A summary of our results is as follows:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 93.6% |
2 | Frontier | DSL, Fiber, wireless | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | Router12 Networks | wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | LTD Broadband | wireless | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 68.0% |
5 | Rockwell | Fiber | 25 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 73.6% |
6 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
7 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Sheffield IA Internet Access Options
More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Sheffield which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Sheffield are compared to Franklin County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Iowa overall?
Average download speeds in Sheffield of 22.57 Mbps are faster than the Franklin County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Iowa.
Sheffield Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 52.3% of Franklin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 42.7% of Franklin County residents
The average internet download speed in Franklin County is 15.15 Mbps based upon 50064 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Sheffield is 21.8% slower than the average in Iowa and 30.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Sheffield is 5.92 Mbps. This is 70.6% faster than the Franklin County average and 49% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 74.4% of Sheffield residents
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Sheffield residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Mediacom as the top provider for Sheffield, Iowa.
Who has the fastest internet service in Sheffield?
Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Sheffield.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Sheffield, Iowa?
The following zip codes were used: 50475
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Sheffield internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Sheffield compare to other cities in Iowa?
Click through to see how the Sheffield broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Coralville, Iowa Falls, Nora Springs, Robins, Rockwell City, Vinton, Wilton
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Sheffield - Frontier and Rockwell.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Sheffield, Iowa?
Frontier and Router12 Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Sheffield.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Sheffield Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.

Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages