Best Internet Providers in Sunshine, IA
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sunshine, IA
Sunshine has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Sunshine.
Ranks compare Sunshine with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sunshine, IA at a Glance
Sunshine Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Farmers Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Sunshine ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sunshine, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Sunshine 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 Sunshine, 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 Sunshine?
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 Sunshine
- Farmers Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Liberty Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- BST Wifi - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sunshine Compares to Places Its Size
Sunshine's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Sunshine | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Appanoose County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.0% | top 50% | 86.3% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 1,324 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 | top 10% | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | top 6% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 9% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 72% | bottom 10% | 84% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | bottom 35% | 56% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 68% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,863 | bottom 42% | $58,778 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 75.0% of homes in Sunshine, against 86.3% across Appanoose County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Sunshine are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,863 (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 Sunshine
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sunshine?
Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
75.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 75.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, Farmers Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sunshine?
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 88 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Liberty Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 200, with an average of 88 Mbps throughout the city.
BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
BST Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, BST Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sunshine?
Mediacom Cable in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 25.0% of Sunshine 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 Sunshine?
Windstream DSL in Sunshine, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 100.0% of Sunshine homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. Windstream DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Sunshine from Windstream in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sunshine by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sunshine
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sunshine
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Sunshine Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sunshine that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Walnut City has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Jerome the fewest (53.0%); Sunshine has 75.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine (this page) | 32 | 75.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B- | 39/100 |
| Centerville | 6,368 | 88.3% | 1,514 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 32/100 |
| Mystic | 617 | 98.1% | 1,433 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 20/100 |
| Forbush | 249 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 32/100 |
| Rathbun | 212 | 97.2% | 1,456 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 31/100 |
| Thirty | 168 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Numa | 148 | 68.9% | 720 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 38/100 |
| Jerome | 115 | 53.0% | 887 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 38/100 |
| Walnut City | 102 | 100.0% | 1,333 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Darbyville | 60 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| Garfield | 54 | 98.2% | 983 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 19/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sunshine?
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, Farmers Telephone Cooperative 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 Sunshine
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Liberty Communications | 500 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| BST Wifi | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Sunshine. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Sunshine Internet Providers
Based on 30 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sunshine residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Windstream wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Sunshine.
At a national level, based on 553 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 Sunshine Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sunshine, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunshine Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) |  (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sunshine
Based on data reported by Sunshine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Farmers Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sunshine. 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 Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunshine Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sunshine?
Of the providers in Sunshine, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sunshine 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. Windstream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Sunshine, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sunshine
| ISP / Tech Type | Sunshine Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Farmers Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| BST Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Liberty Communications | (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 Sunshine?
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 Sunshine is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Farmers Telephone Cooperative and 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 Sunshine is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Windstream, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, Liberty Communications, HughesNet, and BST Wifi has the broadest coverage in Sunshine, 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.