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In Dubuque County there are 10 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.93% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 294 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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Dubuque County, IA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Dubuque County
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 Dubuque County are not shown.
Dubuque County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dubuque County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.93% of Dubuque 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 Dubuque County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Dubuque County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Dubuque County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Dubuque County home can get up to 294 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,075 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Dubuque County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Dubuque County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Dubuque County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dubuque County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.83% of Dubuque County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.59% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Dubuque County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dubuque County, along with details on where in Dubuque County and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 97.95%, or 97,232 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque 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 Dubuque County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 13 Mbps.
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- 56.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.70%, or 90,036 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque 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 most of Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 14 Mbps.
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- 67.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage
About 89.11%, or 88,451 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dubuque County.
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds
Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is above average. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 1,075 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 178 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,075.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 552.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 280.0 Mbps
- 25.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 105.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services offers 6 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 Dubuque County is up to 1,075 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Comelec Internet Services customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,075.0 Mbps
- 54.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 22.0 Mbps
- 30.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 65.24%, or 64,765 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, and south Dubuque County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 65.24%, or 64,765 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, central, east, southeast, and south Dubuque County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Dubuque County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 Dubuque 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.83%, or 62,364 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Dubuque County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque 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 Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 47.64%, or 47,292 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dubuque County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Dubuque County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County customers is up to 311 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County 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 Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 Dubuque 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 147 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 61.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Sand Prarie fixed wireless coverage
About 13.86%, or 13,762 people, have Sand Prarie fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, southeast, northeast, south, and central Dubuque County area. Sand Prarie is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Sand Prarie fixed wireless download speeds
Sand Prarie is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Sand Prarie fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Sand Prarie goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 17 Mbps.
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- 49.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sand Prarie fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Sand Prarie is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Sand Prarie 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 Dubuque County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Sand Prarie customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 49.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 5.40%, or 5,357 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, and northwest Dubuque County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Dubuque County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 29.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Windstream 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 Dubuque County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 7.5 Mbps.
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- 53.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 4.0 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications Fixed Wireless in Dubuque County, IA
Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.10%, or 1,087 people, have Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Dubuque County area. Bernard Telephone & Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Dubuque County.
Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Bernard Telephone & Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dubuque County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dubuque County. The fastest plan anyone in Dubuque County can order from Bernard Telephone & Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Dubuque County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Dubuque County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bernard Telephone & Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bernard Telephone & Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Dubuque County fixed wireless providers. Bernard Telephone & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dubuque County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Dubuque County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dubuque County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Dubuque County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Dubuque County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 294 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 98.93% in Dubuque County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dubuque County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hardin County, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kenosha County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Story County, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Floyd County, GA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Falls County, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Tuscarawas County, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Garland County, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Geauga County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grafton County, NH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds