In Shelby County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.40% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 756 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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14 Internet Service Providers in Shelby County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Shelby County are not shown.
Shelby County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Shelby County
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Internet service is available in 99.40% of Shelby County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Shelby County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Shelby County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shelby County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shelby County home can get up to 756 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 59.14% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shelby County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Shelby County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Shelby County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shelby County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 92.37% of Shelby County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 6.34%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Shelby County homes.
Internet Market Health in Shelby County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shelby County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Shelby County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Shelby County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Shelby County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Shelby County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Shelby County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shelby County, along with details on where in Shelby County and at what speeds.
FMCTC Fiber in Shelby County, IA
FMCTC fiber coverage
About 74.98%, or 8,807 people, have FMCTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. FMCTC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shelby County.
FMCTC fiber download speeds
FMCTC is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FMCTC fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from FMCTC goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
FMCTC fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for FMCTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FMCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. FMCTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL in Shelby County, IA
Windstream DSL coverage
About 56.08%, or 6,587 people, have Windstream DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, northwest, southeast, northeast, and east Shelby County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Shelby County.
Windstream DSL download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Windstream DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Windstream goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 111 Mbps.
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- 7.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Windstream DSL upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shelby County DSL providers. Windstream offers 11 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 83 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 31 Mbps.
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- 10.0% up to 83.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 69.0 Mbps
- 25.9% up to 52.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 32.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 23.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 17.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Shelby County, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 41.48%, or 4,872 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south Shelby County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shelby County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities Fiber in Shelby County, IA
Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber coverage
About 41.45%, or 4,869 people, have Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central and south Shelby County area. Harlan Municipal Utilities is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shelby County.
Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber download speeds
Harlan Municipal Utilities is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Harlan Municipal Utilities goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Harlan Municipal Utilities fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Harlan Municipal Utilities is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. Harlan Municipal Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company Fiber in Shelby County, IA
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 16.82%, or 1,976 people, have Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, east, and south Shelby County area. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shelby County.
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. Marne & Elk Horn Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Shelby County, IA
Windstream fiber coverage
About 6.16%, or 724 people, have Windstream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Shelby County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby County.
Windstream fiber download speeds
Windstream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Windstream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Windstream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Windstream fiber upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Windstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shelby County fiber providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities Cable in Shelby County, IA
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable coverage
About 1.55%, or 182 people, have Harlan Municipal Utilities cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central Shelby County area. Harlan Municipal Utilities is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby County.
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable download speeds
Harlan Municipal Utilities is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Harlan Municipal Utilities cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Harlan Municipal Utilities goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Harlan Municipal Utilities cable. Compared to other ISPs, Harlan Municipal Utilities is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shelby County cable providers. Harlan Municipal Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 65.51%, or 7,695 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, west, southeast, east, northwest, and northeast Shelby County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Shelby County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 57.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.97%, or 6,574 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Shelby County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 35.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 45.05%, or 5,292 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shelby County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 45.05%, or 5,292 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shelby County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.36%, or 4,858 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shelby County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Shelby County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 23.56%, or 2,767 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, west, northwest, south, northeast, north, and east Shelby County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Shelby County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 217 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 73 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 21.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 74.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 14.34%, or 1,684 people, have Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Shelby County area. Western Iowa Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby County.
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Western Iowa Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Western Iowa Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 294 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Western Iowa Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. Western Iowa Wireless offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Western Iowa Wireless customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
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- 95.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Shelby County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 1.15%, or 135 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and northeast Shelby County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shelby County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shelby County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Shelby County. The fastest plan anyone in Shelby County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Shelby County customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 13.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shelby County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Shelby County fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shelby County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 4.0 Mbps
Shelby County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shelby County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shelby County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Shelby County are slower versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 756 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 99.40% in Shelby County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shelby County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Audubon County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Guthrie County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dallas County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colfax County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poweshiek County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Greene County, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grant County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gray County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds