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In Athens there are 8 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 149 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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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Athens is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.90% of Athens. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Athens above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Athens?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Athens.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 149 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 33.29% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Athens, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.36% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.80% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.56% of Athens homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.95%, or 18,130 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
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 Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 46.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.04%, or 12,418 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 23.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 5 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 69.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.56%, or 12,137 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 42 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens 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 6.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 21.86%, or 4,173 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, southeast, south, north, east, west, and northwest Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 15.17%, or 2,896 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, northwest, north, central, east, and west Athens 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 Athens.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Nextlink goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 297 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 Athens fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Conquest Wireless Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 6.21%, or 1,186 people, have Conquest Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, southwest, north, and west Athens area. Conquest Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Conquest Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Conquest Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Conquest Wireless goes up to 175 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 175.0 Mbps
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
Conquest Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Conquest Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Conquest Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Conquest Wireless offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Conquest Wireless customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 63.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
Point Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.59%, or 1,068 people, have Point Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Athens area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Point Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Point Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Point Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Point Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
One Ring Networks Fixed Wireless in Athens, TX
One Ring Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 5.18%, or 990 people, have One Ring Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northeast, southeast, southwest, south, and central Athens area. One Ring Networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
One Ring Networks fixed wireless download speeds
One Ring Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, One Ring Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from One Ring Networks goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
One Ring Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for One Ring Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, One Ring Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. One Ring Networks offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, One Ring Networks customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 79.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Athens Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Athens compare to the rest of Texas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Athens are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 149 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 95.90% in Athens.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Crescent Heights, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pickens, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New York, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stockard, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Malakoff, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Murchison, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Log Cabin, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Caney City, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Opelika, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Larue, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Forest Lake, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hermosa Beach, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Newton, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Havelock, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison, NJ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Union, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Guilford, CT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Utuado, PR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Godfrey, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds