Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in Des Moines County, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In Des Moines County there are 9 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 196 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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Des Moines County, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Des Moines County

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

97.09%

Avg. Speed:

56 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

84.37%

Avg. Speed:

64 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

58.76%

Avg. Speed:

61 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

58.76%

Avg. Speed:

61 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

27.37%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

10.56%

Avg. Speed:

666 Mbps

Louisa Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.76%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Liberty Communications | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.09%

Avg. Speed:

500 Mbps

KCTC | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

2.09%

Avg. Speed:

36 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 Des Moines County are not shown.

 

Des Moines County 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

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Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Des Moines County is fixed wireless internet available?

Des Moines County, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 98.65% of Des Moines County. 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 Des Moines County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Des Moines County?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Des Moines County.

Des Moines County, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average Des Moines County home can get up to 196 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 3.68% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Des Moines County.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Des Moines County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Des Moines County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Des Moines County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.96% of Des Moines County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 28.75% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.07%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.02% of Des Moines County homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 97.09%, or 37,777 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Des Moines County.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 56 Mbps.

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

  • 45.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 34.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 19.7% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County 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 10 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 45.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 34.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 19.7% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 84.37%, or 32,827 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Des Moines County.

 

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 Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 64 Mbps.

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

  • 52.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 47.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County 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 12 Mbps.

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

  • 52.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 47.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 58.76%, or 22,864 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Des Moines County.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 61 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Des Moines County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 48.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 51.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 48.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 51.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 58.76%, or 22,864 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 61 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Des Moines County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 48.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 51.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County 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 below average compared to other Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County 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 11 Mbps.

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AT&T's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 48.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 51.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 27.37%, or 10,650 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, northwest, west, east, southwest, southeast, and northeast Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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Verizon's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 10.56%, or 4,108 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, southwest, and northeast Des Moines County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Des Moines County.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 666 Mbps.

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

  • 34.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 58.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 5.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County 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 Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County 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 413 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 34.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 63.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

Louisa Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 7.76%, or 3,019 people, have Louisa Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Des Moines County area. Louisa Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Des Moines County.

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Louisa Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Louisa Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from Louisa Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Des Moines County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Louisa Communications customers in Des Moines County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Louisa Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Louisa Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Louisa Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. Louisa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Louisa Communications's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Liberty Communications Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

Liberty Communications fixed wireless coverage

About 7.09%, or 2,759 people, have Liberty Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Des Moines County area. Liberty Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Des Moines County.

 

Liberty Communications fixed wireless download speeds

Liberty Communications is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Liberty Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from Liberty Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Des Moines County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Liberty Communications customers in Des Moines County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps

 

Liberty Communications fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Liberty Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Liberty Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. Liberty Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Liberty Communications's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps

 

 

 

KCTC Fixed Wireless in Des Moines County, IA

KCTC fixed wireless coverage

About 2.09%, or 813 people, have KCTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Des Moines County area. KCTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Des Moines County.

 

KCTC fixed wireless download speeds

KCTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Moines County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KCTC fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Moines County. The fastest plan anyone in Des Moines County can order from KCTC goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Des Moines County customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to KCTC customers in Des Moines County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 45.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 54.4% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

KCTC fixed wireless upload speeds

In Des Moines County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KCTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KCTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Des Moines County fixed wireless providers. KCTC offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Des Moines County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, KCTC customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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KCTC's Des Moines County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 45.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 54.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Des Moines County Fixed Wireless by Area

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

How does fixed wireless internet in Des Moines County compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Des Moines County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 196 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 98.65% in Des Moines County.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5265594.48%
5260199.86%
5263863.27%
6142597.33%
52650100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6143798.90%
5262399.07%
5265899.26%
5263799.38%
6145493.83%

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