Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in 50836, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In 50836 there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 87.97% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 564 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.

This page contains all Fixed Wireless internet providers in 50836, IA.

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50836, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in 50836

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

80.06%

Avg. Speed:

618 Mbps

BST Wifi | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

38.92%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

16.46%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.91%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Windstream | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.06%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

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 50836 are not shown.

 

50836 Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in 50836 is fixed wireless internet available?

50836, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 87.97% of 50836. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in 50836 above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in 50836?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in 50836.

50836, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average 50836 home can get up to 564 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 21.52% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.16% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in 50836.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of 50836, and slower in the north areas of the zip.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in 50836?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 50836 you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the zip.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.86% of 50836 homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.82%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of 50836 homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 50836, along with details on where in 50836 and at what speeds.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 50836, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 80.06%, or 253 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 50836 area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of 50836.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50836. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout 50836. The fastest plan anyone in 50836 can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50836 customers is up to 618 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in 50836. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 26.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 60.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In 50836 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 50836 fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50836 is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 50 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 341 Mbps.

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Nextlink's 50836 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 26.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 70.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

BST Wifi Fixed Wireless in 50836, IA

BST Wifi fixed wireless coverage

About 38.92%, or 123 people, have BST Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast, central, southeast, south, northwest, east, and north 50836 area. BST Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 50836.

 

BST Wifi fixed wireless download speeds

BST Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50836. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BST Wifi fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 50836. The fastest plan anyone in 50836 can order from BST Wifi goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50836 customers is up to 50 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to BST Wifi customers in 50836. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 25.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 49.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

BST Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds

In 50836 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BST Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BST Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other 50836 fixed wireless providers. BST Wifi offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50836 is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, BST Wifi customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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BST Wifi's 50836 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 40.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 9.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 49.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 50836, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 16.46%, or 52 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, northeast, and north 50836 area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 50836.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50836. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50836. The fastest plan anyone in 50836 can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all 50836 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in 50836. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In 50836 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 50836 fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50836 is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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US Cellular's 50836 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 50836, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 7.91%, or 25 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southeast, south, and central 50836 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 very small piece of 50836.

 

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 50836. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 50836. The fastest plan anyone in 50836 can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 50836 customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in 50836. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In 50836 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 50836 fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50836 is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's 50836 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fixed Wireless in 50836, IA

Windstream fixed wireless coverage

About 5.06%, or 16 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the northeast 50836 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 50836.

 

Windstream fixed wireless download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 50836. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout 50836. The fastest plan anyone in 50836 can order from Windstream goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 50836 customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in 50836. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 18.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 75.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds

In 50836 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 50836 fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 50836 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 5.2 Mbps.

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Windstream's 50836 fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 75.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

50836 Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 50836 or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in 50836 compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in 50836 are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 564 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the zip. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 87.97% in 50836.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 50836 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5086095.05%
50835100.00%
6445693.70%
6448611.14%
50840100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5083397.42%
6442040.54%
5085498.28%
5084598.76%
5086292.91%

What does fixed wireless internet look like in other zip codes?

Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby Zip Codes

  • 50860, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 50835, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 64486, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 50833, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 50854, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • 50848, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 64458, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 64461, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 51646, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 50133, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds

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  • 17247, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 17768, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 18244, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 19511, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 19544, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 21610, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 21814, MD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 22976, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • 23085, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds