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


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In Cherokee there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 538 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 Cherokee, IA.

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Cherokee, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Cherokee

Evertek | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

98.87%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Northwest Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.93%

Avg. Speed:

86 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.13%

Avg. Speed:

23 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

70.63%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

61.54%

Avg. Speed:

88 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

40.30%

Avg. Speed:

981 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 Cherokee are not shown.

 

Cherokee 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 Cherokee is fixed wireless internet available?

Cherokee, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 99.85% of Cherokee. 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 Cherokee above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Cherokee?

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

Cherokee, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key

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The average Cherokee home can get up to 538 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 39.30% 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 Cherokee.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Cherokee, and slower in the central areas of the city.

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

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cherokee you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.20% of Cherokee homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 47.15% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 37.27%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cherokee homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

Evertek Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

Evertek fixed wireless coverage

About 98.87%, or 5,874 people, have Evertek fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. Evertek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cherokee.

 

Evertek fixed wireless download speeds

Evertek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Evertek fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from Evertek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 35 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cherokee customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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

  • 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 95.9% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

Evertek fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Evertek fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Evertek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cherokee fixed wireless providers. Evertek offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cherokee is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Evertek's Cherokee fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

Northwest Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 97.93%, or 5,818 people, have Northwest Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cherokee.

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Northwest Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cherokee customers is up to 86 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications customers in Cherokee. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 81.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Cherokee fixed wireless providers. Northwest Communications 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 Cherokee is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Northwest Communications customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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Northwest Communications's Cherokee fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 81.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 5.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 94.13%, or 5,592 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Cherokee.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee 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 Cherokee customers is up to 23 Mbps.

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

  • 89.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee 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 the slowest compared to other Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 2.8 Mbps.

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

  • 89.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 10.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 70.63%, or 4,196 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Cherokee.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Cherokee customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee 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 Cherokee fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cherokee is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Cherokee fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 61.54%, or 3,656 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee 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 majority of Cherokee.

 

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 Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee 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 Cherokee customers is up to 88 Mbps.

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

  • 84.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 17 Mbps.

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

  • 84.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 15.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cherokee, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 40.30%, or 2,394 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Cherokee area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Cherokee.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cherokee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Cherokee. The fastest plan anyone in Cherokee can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Cherokee customers is up to 981 Mbps.

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

  • 97.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Cherokee 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 Cherokee fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Cherokee is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 977 Mbps.

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

  • 97.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Cherokee Fixed Wireless by Area

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

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

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Cherokee are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 538 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 99.85% in Cherokee.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5101299.77%
5103797.70%
5100599.66%
51029100.00%
51014100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5104996.64%
5103599.81%
51009100.00%
51002100.00%
5106197.29%

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

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  • Quimby, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Calumet, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Marcus, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Alta, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Washta, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Peterson, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds

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