Who is our top ranked provider in Sheffield IA? [Updated]

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
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

Fiber optic internet is available to 42.7% of Franklin County residents
DSL internet is available to 100.0% of Sheffield residents
There are 7 residential internet providers in Sheffield, IA providing service to at least 15% of the city
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
DSL internet is available to 46.4% of the Franklin County population
The average internet download speed in Sheffield is 22.57 Mbps based upon 376 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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

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

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

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.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Sheffield, Iowa?

Frontier and Router12 Networks provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Sheffield.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 7 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Sheffield, IA residents.

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.