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In Highwood there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 295 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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Highwood, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Highwood
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 Highwood are not shown.
Highwood Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Highwood is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.72% of Highwood. 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 Highwood above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Highwood?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Highwood.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Highwood home can get up to 295 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 96.45% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Highwood.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Highwood, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Highwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Highwood you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.14% of Highwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.59% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Highwood homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Highwood, along with details on where in Highwood and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Highwood, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.72%, or 5,564 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Highwood 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 Highwood.
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 Highwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highwood. The fastest plan anyone in Highwood 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 Highwood customers is up to 92 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highwood 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 above average compared to other Highwood 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 Highwood 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 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Highwood, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 97.91%, or 5,518 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Highwood area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highwood.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highwood. The fastest plan anyone in Highwood can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Highwood customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Highwood fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Highwood 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Highwood, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 97.91%, or 5,518 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Highwood area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highwood.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Highwood. The fastest plan anyone in Highwood can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Highwood customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Highwood fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Highwood 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Highwood, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 96.45%, or 5,436 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Highwood area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Highwood.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Highwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Highwood. The fastest plan anyone in Highwood can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Highwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Highwood 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 the fastest compared to other Highwood fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Highwood is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Highwood Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Highwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Highwood compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Highwood are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 295 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 98.72% in Highwood.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Highwood 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
- Highland Park, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Forest, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bannockburn, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Deerfield, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Riverwoods, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Northbrook, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Glencoe, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lincolnshire, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Bluff, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mettawa, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hayes, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greenport, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greentown, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greenville, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwich, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greenwood, DE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gretna, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grifton, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grimesland, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Groesbeck, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds