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In Macon County there are 8 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 86.85% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 179 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 Macon County, NC.
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Macon County, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Macon 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 Macon County are not shown.
Macon County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Macon County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 86.85% of Macon 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 Macon County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Macon County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Macon County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Macon County home can get up to 179 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 500 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, 4.43% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Macon County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Macon County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Macon County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.92% of Macon County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.60% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.79%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 8.97%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.73% of Macon County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon County, along with details on where in Macon County and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 74.19%, or 27,460 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 12.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Macon County is up to 3.0 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 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 88.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 69.03%, or 25,552 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 above average compared to other Macon 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 Macon 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 55.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 65.37%, or 24,195 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner 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 Macon County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Skyrunner Internet customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 45.96%, or 17,010 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 the fastest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 45.26%, or 16,752 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 45.26%, or 16,752 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Macon County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
BalsamWest Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
BalsamWest fixed wireless coverage
About 32.22%, or 11,927 people, have BalsamWest fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, central, northeast, south, southwest, north, and northwest Macon County area. BalsamWest is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Macon County.
BalsamWest fixed wireless download speeds
BalsamWest is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BalsamWest fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from BalsamWest goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
BalsamWest fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BalsamWest fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BalsamWest is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. BalsamWest 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 Macon County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, BalsamWest customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
SkyFi Fixed Wireless in Macon County, NC
SkyFi fixed wireless coverage
About 10.68%, or 3,952 people, have SkyFi fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, south, north, central, northeast, and southeast Macon County area. SkyFi is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
SkyFi fixed wireless download speeds
SkyFi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, SkyFi fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from SkyFi goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 28.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
SkyFi fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for SkyFi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, SkyFi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. SkyFi 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 Macon County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, SkyFi customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 28.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 71.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Macon County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Macon County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Macon County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 179 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 86.85% in Macon County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon 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
- Clay County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Transylvania County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cherokee County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bradley County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cherokee County, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cleveland County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Gaston County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- West Baton Rouge Parish, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Coamo Municipio, PR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Coffee County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Coles County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Colquitt County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Williamsburg County, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- White County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- White County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wexford County, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds