Best Internet Providers in Shell Rock, IA
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shell Rock, IA
Shell Rock has 11 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 Shell Rock.
Ranks compare Shell Rock with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shell Rock, IA at a Glance
Shell Rock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Butler Bremer Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Shell Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shell Rock, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shell Rock 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 Shell Rock, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 47.74% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shell Rock?
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 Shell Rock
- Butler Bremer Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Cedar Falls Utilities - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Dumont Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Shell Rock Compares to Places Its Size
Shell Rock's report card score is in the top 44% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 50%.
| Measure | Shell Rock | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Butler County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 93.9% | 84.3% | 71.5% | Tied with 1,055 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,139 Mbps | bottom 41% | 2,185 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 13% | 4.6 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 7% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | bottom 47% | 64% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 72% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $84,497 | top 35% | $73,961 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Shell Rock, against 93.9% across Butler County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Shell Rock are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,497 (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 Shell Rock
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shell Rock?
Butler Bremer Communications Fiber in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Butler Bremer Communications offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Butler Bremer Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Dumont Telephone Fiber in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Dumont Telephone offers Fiber service to 1.7% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Dumont Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
Cedar Falls Utilities offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Cedar Falls Utilities Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shell Rock?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
147 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 147 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 123 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.7% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
134 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 134 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shell Rock?
Mediacom Cable in Shell Rock, IA
Availability:
68.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 68.9% of Shell Rock homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shell Rock?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Shell Rock, IA.
Internet in Shell Rock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Shell Rock has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shell Rock
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Shell Rock
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50670 | 1,974 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 47/100 |
How Shell Rock Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shell Rock that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, North Cedar has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and New Hartford the fewest (79.9%); Shell Rock has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Rock (this page) | 1,948 | 100.0% | 1,139 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Waverly | 11,294 | 90.8% | 9,645 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 70/100 |
| Janesville | 2,837 | 99.2% | 4,976 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 66/100 |
| Clarksville | 1,770 | 99.9% | 1,028 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
| New Hartford | 1,435 | 79.9% | 5,785 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 36/100 |
| Allison | 1,317 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 40/100 |
| North Cedar | 1,208 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 7.1 | A | 73/100 |
| Plainfield | 849 | 98.7% | 1,091 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| Horton | 627 | 100.0% | 1,890 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Packard | 337 | 100.0% | 1,893 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 47/100 |
| Bremer | 195 | 100.0% | 7,831 Mbps | 5.3 | A- | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shell Rock?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Butler Bremer Communications and 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 Shell Rock
| Cedar Falls Utilities | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Butler Bremer Communications | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Dumont Telephone | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shell Rock Internet Providers
Based on 39 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shell Rock residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Butler Bremer Communications wins for second-place in Iowa, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.3% coverage in Shell Rock.
At a national level, based on 2361 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 Shell Rock Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shell Rock, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Rock Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shell Rock
Based on data reported by Shell Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Butler Bremer Communications and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shell Rock. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Rock Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shell Rock?
Of the providers in Shell Rock, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shell Rock 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. Butler Bremer Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shell Rock, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shell Rock
| ISP / Tech Type | Shell Rock Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Utilities | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Butler Bremer Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Dumont Telephone | (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 Shell Rock?
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 Shell Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Butler Bremer Communications and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Shell Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Shell Rock, available to 99.2% 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.