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In the McAllen area there are 9 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 362 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 McAllen
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 the McAllen area are not shown.
McAllen Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the McAllen area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.47% of the McAllen area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is VTX1 Companies. Call one of the companies with service in the McAllen area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the McAllen area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the McAllen area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average McAllen home can get up to 362 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 400 Mbps, which 68.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the McAllen area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the McAllen area, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the McAllen area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the McAllen area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 57.33% of McAllen homes.
- Cable is fastest for 41.45% 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 McAllen homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the McAllen area, along with details on where in the McAllen area and at what speeds.
VTX1 Companies Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless coverage
About 94.33%, or 821,391 people, have VTX1 Companies fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. VTX1 Companies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the McAllen area.
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless download speeds
VTX1 Companies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VTX1 Companies fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from VTX1 Companies goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for McAllen customers is up to 352 Mbps.
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- 73.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
VTX1 Companies fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VTX1 Companies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VTX1 Companies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other McAllen fixed wireless providers. VTX1 Companies offers 5 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 the McAllen area is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, VTX1 Companies customers can get speeds up to 48 Mbps.
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- 93.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.73%, or 798,757 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen 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 the McAllen area.
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 the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area 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 McAllen customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 33.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 66.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 McAllen 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 the McAllen area 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 8.8 Mbps.
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- 33.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 85.40%, or 743,643 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the McAllen area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all McAllen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 below average compared to other McAllen fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the McAllen area 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 McAllen, TX
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 58.20%, or 506,818 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the McAllen area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area 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 McAllen customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 McAllen 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 the McAllen area 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 9.0 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 58.20%, or 506,818 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire McAllen area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the McAllen area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area 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 McAllen customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area 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 McAllen 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 the McAllen area 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 9.0 Mbps.
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- 35.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Twin Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Twin fixed wireless coverage
About 33.36%, or 290,466 people, have Twin fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northeast, northwest, north, south, and east McAllen area. Twin is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the McAllen area.
Twin fixed wireless download speeds
Twin is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Twin fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from Twin goes up to 200 Mbps, and all McAllen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Twin fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Twin fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Twin is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other McAllen fixed wireless providers. Twin offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the McAllen area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions Fixed Wireless in McAllen, TX
Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 1.93%, or 16,816 people, have Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast McAllen area. Smith Internet Solutions is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the McAllen area.
Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless download speeds
Smith Internet Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the McAllen area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the McAllen area. The fastest plan anyone in the McAllen area can order from Smith Internet Solutions goes up to 50 Mbps, and all McAllen customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless upload speeds
In the McAllen area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Smith Internet Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Smith Internet Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other McAllen fixed wireless providers. Smith Internet Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the McAllen area is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
McAllen Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the McAllen area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the McAllen area compare to the rest of Texas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the McAllen area are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 362 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 99.47% in the McAllen area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the McAllen area 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
- Palmhurst, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lopezville, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pharr, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alton, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- San Juan, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Edinburg, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mission, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Madero, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Granjeno, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Alamo, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- El Paso, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- New Haven, CT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Allentown, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Knoxville, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Baton Rouge, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oxnard, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Albany, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bakersfield, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Columbia, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds