Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in Malcom, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In Malcom there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 227 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 Malcom, IA.

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Malcom, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Malcom

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.00%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

94.49%

Avg. Speed:

84 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

80.80%

Avg. Speed:

65 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

80.80%

Avg. Speed:

65 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

46.74%

Avg. Speed:

381 Mbps

Windstream | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

33.06%

Avg. Speed:

81 Mbps

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 Malcom are not shown.

 

Malcom Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Malcom is fixed wireless internet available?

Malcom, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of Malcom. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in Malcom above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Malcom?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Malcom.

Malcom, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key

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The average Malcom home can get up to 227 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 7.68% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Malcom.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Malcom, and slower in the west areas of the city.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Malcom?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Malcom you live. In general, dsl competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 26.04% of Malcom homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 42.07%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 31.89%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Malcom homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Malcom, along with details on where in Malcom and at what speeds.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 99.00%, or 593 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Malcom.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Malcom customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 21.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 78.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom 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 Malcom fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Malcom 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 1.4 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 21.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 78.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 94.49%, or 566 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom 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 Malcom.

 

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 Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom 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 Malcom customers is up to 84 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 79.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 20.7% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom 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 Malcom 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 Malcom 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 16 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 79.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 20.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 80.80%, or 484 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Malcom.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom 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 Malcom customers is up to 65 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 52.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 47.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom 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 Malcom 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 Malcom 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 12 Mbps.

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EarthLink's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 52.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 47.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 80.80%, or 484 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Malcom.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom 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 Malcom customers is up to 65 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 52.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 47.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom 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 Malcom 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 Malcom 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 12 Mbps.

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AT&T's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 52.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 47.3% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 46.74%, or 280 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Malcom.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Malcom customers is up to 381 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 16.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 16.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 21.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
  • 43.6% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Malcom fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 4 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 Malcom 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 212 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 16.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 43.6% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Malcom, IA

Windstream fixed wireless coverage

About 33.06%, or 198 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Malcom area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Malcom.

 

Windstream fixed wireless download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Malcom. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Malcom. The fastest plan anyone in Malcom can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Malcom customers is up to 81 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Malcom. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 32.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 16.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds

In Malcom 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 Malcom fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Malcom 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 9.0 Mbps.

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Windstream's Malcom fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 80.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 16.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Malcom Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Malcom or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in Malcom compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Malcom are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 227 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 100.00% in Malcom.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Malcom are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
50157100.00%
5221199.85%
5017199.78%
5011288.14%
5223297.03%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
52221100.00%
52347100.00%
5024277.93%
5222296.26%
5221599.86%

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

Cities with Similar Populations

  • Wilmont, MN: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Winterstown, PA: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Yelvington, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Basalt, ID: equal fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Paradise, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Okahumpka, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Omaha, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Opole, MN: equal fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Osage, TX: equal fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Osceola, WA: equal fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds