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In James there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 184 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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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in James
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 James are not shown.
James Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in James is fixed wireless internet available?

Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of James. 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 James above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in James?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in James.

Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average James home can get up to 184 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 56.32% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in James.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of James, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in James?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in James you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of James homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 less than 1% of James homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in James, along with details on where in James and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in James, SD

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 82.76%, or 72 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire James 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 James.
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 James. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout James. The fastest plan anyone in James 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 James customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 6.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In James 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 James 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 James 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
NVC Fixed Wireless in James, SD

NVC fixed wireless coverage
About 74.71%, or 65 people, have NVC fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, west, north, central, east, northwest, and south James area. NVC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of James.
NVC fixed wireless download speeds
NVC is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in James. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NVC fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout James. The fastest plan anyone in James can order from NVC goes up to 25 Mbps, and all James customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
NVC fixed wireless upload speeds
In James download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for NVC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NVC is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other James fixed wireless providers. NVC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in James is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in James, SD

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.32%, or 49 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, west, east, north, and northwest James area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of James.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in James. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout James. The fastest plan anyone in James can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all James customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In James 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 James fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in James is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in James, SD

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 8.05%, or 7 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east James area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of James.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in James. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout James. The fastest plan anyone in James can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all James customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In James 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 James fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in James is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in James, SD

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 8.05%, or 7 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east James area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of James.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in James. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout James. The fastest plan anyone in James can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all James customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In James 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 James fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in James is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
James Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to James or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in James compare to the rest of South Dakota?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in James are much faster versus the average speeds in South Dakota: 0.00 Mbps in South Dakota versus 184 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in South Dakota is 0.00% versus 100.00% in James.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around James 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
- Groton, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bath, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Tacoma Park, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Putney, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ferney, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stratford, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Aberdeen, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Huffton, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Verdon, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hull, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wolf, WY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hurst, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hylas, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho, TN: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Cove, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Withrow, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Oaks, IL: equal fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Inkster, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Island View, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds


