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In Madison County there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 91.25% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 86 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 Madison County, NC.
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Madison County, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Madison 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 Madison County are not shown.
Madison County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Madison County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 91.25% of Madison 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 Madison County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Madison County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Madison County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Madison County home can get up to 86 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 14.59% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.10% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Madison County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Madison County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.89% of Madison County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.55% of Madison County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison County, along with details on where in Madison County and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 88.55%, or 18,767 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 58.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 the slowest compared to other Madison 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 Madison 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 79.15%, or 16,774 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 65.07%, or 13,791 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 9.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.60%, or 5,426 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, northwest, northeast, and north Madison County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.60%, or 5,426 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, central, west, northwest, northeast, and north Madison County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 14.59%, or 3,093 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, east, northeast, and southeast Madison County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 10.23%, or 2,168 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southwest Madison County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison County. The fastest plan anyone in Madison County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Madison County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Madison County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Madison County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 86 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 91.25% in Madison County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Yancey County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchell County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cocke County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Burke County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Blount County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alexander County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Loudon County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Camp County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Caroline County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, AR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carter County, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds