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In Bowen there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.84% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 827 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 Bowen, IL.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Bowen
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 Bowen are not shown.
Bowen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bowen is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.84% of Bowen. 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 Bowen above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Bowen?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Bowen.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Bowen home can get up to 827 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 62.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.11% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bowen.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Bowen, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Bowen?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bowen you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.39% of Bowen homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.70% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.91%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bowen homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bowen, along with details on where in Bowen and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Bowen, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.26%, or 595 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bowen area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bowen.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bowen. The fastest plan anyone in Bowen can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bowen customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowen 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 Bowen fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Bowen is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 9.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bowen, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 92.48%, or 590 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bowen area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bowen.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bowen. The fastest plan anyone in Bowen can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bowen customers is up to 890 Mbps.
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- 67.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowen 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 Bowen fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Bowen is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 437 Mbps.
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- 67.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 18.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bowen, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.65%, or 438 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bowen area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bowen.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bowen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bowen. The fastest plan anyone in Bowen can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bowen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowen 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 Bowen fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bowen is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bowen, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 12.07%, or 77 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, east, and central Bowen 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 Bowen.
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 Bowen. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Bowen. The fastest plan anyone in Bowen 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 Bowen customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bowen 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 Bowen 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 Bowen 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 4.8 Mbps.
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- 10.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Bowen Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bowen or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Bowen compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Bowen are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 827 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.84% in Bowen.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bowen 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
- Denver, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bentley, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Point, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Augusta, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Basco, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- La Prairie, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Loraine, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Golden, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Plymouth, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Carthage, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Valley View, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wakonda Beach, OR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling, UT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Midvale, ID: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Meyersville, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Metz, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Flora, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Vigo, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Newport, NJ: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stinson Beach, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds