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In Balsam Lake there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 91.39% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 217 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 Balsam Lake, WI.
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Balsam Lake, WI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Balsam Lake
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 Balsam Lake are not shown.
Balsam Lake Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Balsam Lake is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 91.39% of Balsam Lake. 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 Balsam Lake above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Balsam Lake?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Balsam Lake.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Balsam Lake home can get up to 217 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 62.08% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 23.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Balsam Lake.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Balsam Lake, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Balsam Lake?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Balsam Lake you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.45% of Balsam Lake homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.55% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Balsam Lake homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Balsam Lake, along with details on where in Balsam Lake and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Balsam Lake, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.90%, or 1,001 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake.
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 Balsam Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Balsam Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake 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 Balsam Lake 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Balsam Lake, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.49%, or 850 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, southwest, west, central, north, east, and northeast Balsam Lake area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Balsam Lake.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balsam Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balsam Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Balsam Lake can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Balsam Lake customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balsam Lake 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 one of the slowest compared to other Balsam Lake fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balsam Lake is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Balsam Lake, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.49%, or 850 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, southwest, west, central, north, east, and northeast Balsam Lake area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Balsam Lake.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balsam Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balsam Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Balsam Lake can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Balsam Lake customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balsam Lake 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 one of the slowest compared to other Balsam Lake fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balsam Lake is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Balsam Lake, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.08%, or 699 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, west, northwest, central, southwest, and north Balsam Lake area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Balsam Lake.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Balsam Lake. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Balsam Lake. The fastest plan anyone in Balsam Lake can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Balsam Lake customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Balsam Lake 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 the fastest compared to other Balsam Lake fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Balsam Lake is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Balsam Lake Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Balsam Lake or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Balsam Lake compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Balsam Lake are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 217 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 91.39% in Balsam Lake.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Balsam Lake 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
- Lykens, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Centuria, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lewis, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Milltown, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fox Creek, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Range, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ubet, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Amery, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Luck, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sand Lake, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Adair, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Webbers Falls, OK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Washington, NH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Van Horne, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sunbury, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stewart, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Plainfield, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Juda, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Gifford, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Eltopia, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds