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


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In Downtown Des Moines there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 97.74% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 956 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 Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.

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Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Downtown Des Moines

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.21%

Avg. Speed:

89 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.26%

Avg. Speed:

84 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

93.15%

Avg. Speed:

990 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

89.88%

Avg. Speed:

70 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

89.88%

Avg. Speed:

70 Mbps

Google Fiber | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.98%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

NexGen Connected | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.82%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 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 Downtown Des Moines are not shown.

 

Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines is fixed wireless internet available?

Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 97.74% of Downtown Des Moines. 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 Downtown Des Moines above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Downtown Des Moines?

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

Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average Downtown Des Moines home can get up to 956 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.88% 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 Downtown Des Moines.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Downtown Des Moines, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.

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

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 61.09% of Downtown Des Moines homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 4.55% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 32.35%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.02% of Downtown Des Moines homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 94.21%, or 5,886 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Des Moines area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Des Moines.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Des Moines customers is up to 89 Mbps.

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

  • 85.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 14.4% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.

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

  • 85.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

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

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 93.26%, or 5,827 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines.

 

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 Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Des Moines customers is up to 84 Mbps.

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

  • 78.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 21.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines 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 16 Mbps.

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

  • 78.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 21.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 93.15%, or 5,820 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Des Moines area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Des Moines.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Des Moines customers is up to 990 Mbps.

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

  • 98.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 74 Mbps.

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

  • 98.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 89.88%, or 5,616 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Des Moines area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Des Moines.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Des Moines customers is up to 70 Mbps.

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

  • 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 89.88%, or 5,616 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Des Moines area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Des Moines.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Des Moines customers is up to 70 Mbps.

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

  • 60.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines 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 Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 60.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 39.9% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage

About 1.98%, or 124 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north and west Downtown Des Moines area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Des Moines.

 

Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds

Google Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Des Moines customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Google Fiber customers in Downtown Des Moines. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Google Fiber's Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

NexGen Connected Fixed Wireless in Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

NexGen Connected fixed wireless coverage

About 1.82%, or 114 people, have NexGen Connected fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Downtown Des Moines area. NexGen Connected is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Downtown Des Moines.

 

NexGen Connected fixed wireless download speeds

NexGen Connected is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Des Moines. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NexGen Connected fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Des Moines. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Des Moines can order from NexGen Connected goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown Des Moines customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to NexGen Connected customers in Downtown Des Moines. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

NexGen Connected fixed wireless upload speeds

In Downtown Des Moines download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NexGen Connected fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NexGen Connected is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless providers. NexGen Connected offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Des Moines is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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NexGen Connected's Downtown Des Moines fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Downtown Des Moines Fixed Wireless by Area

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

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

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Downtown Des Moines are much faster versus the average speeds in Des Moines: 0.00 Mbps in Des Moines versus 956 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fixed wireless coverage in Des Moines is 0.00% versus 97.74% in Downtown Des Moines.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5030998.55%
5031499.95%
5031695.20%
50312100.00%
5031189.72%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5031599.14%
50321100.00%
5031399.88%
50310100.00%
50320100.00%

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