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In Carthage there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.01% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 496 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 Carthage, IL.
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Carthage, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Carthage
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 Carthage are not shown.
Carthage Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Carthage is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.01% of Carthage. 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 Carthage above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Carthage?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Carthage.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Carthage home can get up to 496 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 700 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Carthage.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Carthage, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Carthage?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carthage you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.49% of Carthage homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.99% of Carthage homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carthage, along with details on where in Carthage and at what speeds.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Carthage, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 97.76%, or 3,142 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carthage area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carthage.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage can order from Nextlink goes up to 700 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carthage customers is up to 497 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage 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 the fastest compared to other Carthage fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 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 Carthage is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 101 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Carthage, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 94.00%, or 3,021 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carthage area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Carthage.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Carthage customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Carthage fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Carthage is up to 20 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carthage, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.63%, or 2,913 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Carthage 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 Carthage.
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 Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage 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 Carthage customers is up to 94 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 92.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage 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 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 92.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carthage, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 5.10%, or 164 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, south, and southeast Carthage area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carthage.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Carthage customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage 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 Carthage fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carthage 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 Carthage, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 5.10%, or 164 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, south, and southeast Carthage area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carthage.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Carthage customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage 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 Carthage fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carthage is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carthage, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.46%, or 79 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and northwest Carthage area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carthage.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carthage. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carthage. The fastest plan anyone in Carthage can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Carthage customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Carthage 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 Carthage fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carthage is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Carthage Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carthage or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Carthage compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Carthage are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 496 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 98.01% in Carthage.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carthage 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
- Adrian, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- McCall, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ferris, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bentley, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Burnside, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Webster, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Elvaston, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Basco, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fountain Green, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stover, MO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clymer, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Shiloh, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Westwood, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Springfield, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Springville, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sleepy Hollow, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sibley, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- St. Paul, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Teutopolis, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds