Best Internet Providers in Shaffton, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shaffton, IA
Shaffton has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Shaffton.
Ranks compare Shaffton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shaffton, IA at a Glance
Shaffton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
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Mediacom
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Cable
ImOn Communications
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Windstream
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Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Shaffton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shaffton, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shaffton based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Shaffton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shaffton?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Shaffton
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- ImOn Communications - fiber coverage map
- Windstream - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Grand Mound Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Shaffton Compares to Places Its Size
Shaffton's report card score is in the top 10% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Shaffton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Clinton County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.7% | top 42% | 89.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,887 Mbps | top 22% | 1,903 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | top 7% | 7.3 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 8% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 70% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $72,767 | top 45% | $76,817 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 88.7% of homes in Shaffton, against 89.9% across Clinton County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Shaffton are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,767 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Shaffton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shaffton?
ImOn Communications Fiber in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(12)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
ImOn Communications offers Fiber service to 62.9% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, ImOn Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Windstream Fiber in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(40)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Windstream offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Windstream Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shaffton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
125 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 125 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Grand Mound Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shaffton?
Mediacom Cable in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 62.9% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shaffton?
CenturyLink DSL in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Windstream DSL in Shaffton, IA
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 32.7% of Shaffton homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 200 Mbps
Internet in Shaffton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shaffton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shaffton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shaffton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shaffton that have their own pages are all within 8 miles, 3 of them in Illinois. Among them, Cordova, IL has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Princeton the fewest (32.4%); Shaffton has 88.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaffton (this page) | 159 | 88.7% | 1,887 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 40/100 |
| Clinton | 25,300 | 93.7% | 1,964 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Camanche | 4,559 | 94.9% | 1,986 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Princeton | 1,521 | 32.4% | 2,211 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Albany, IL | 1,231 | 69.5% | 1,762 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 45/100 |
| Cordova, IL | 1,197 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| McCausland | 642 | 96.6% | 7,396 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Low Moor | 364 | 77.5% | 1,839 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 34/100 |
| Elvira | 319 | 38.6% | 1,110 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Garden Plain, IL | 264 | 100.0% | 1,485 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Folletts | 129 | 8.5% | 1,017 Mbps | 7 | C | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shaffton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Mediacom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Shaffton
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Windstream | 2,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| ImOn Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shaffton Internet Providers
Based on 62 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shaffton residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Shaffton.
At a national level, based on 2634 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Shaffton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shaffton, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shaffton Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shaffton
Based on data reported by Shaffton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Shaffton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shaffton Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shaffton?
Of the providers in Shaffton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shaffton where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shaffton, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shaffton
| ISP / Tech Type | Shaffton Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| ImOn Communications | (0) | (16) | (16) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (10) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Grand Mound Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Shaffton?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Shaffton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shaffton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Nextlink, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Shaffton, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.