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


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In Melbourne there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 75 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 Melbourne, IA.

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Melbourne, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Melbourne

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

100.00%

Avg. Speed:

21 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.82%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

71.78%

Avg. Speed:

93 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

31.40%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

31.40%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.12%

Avg. Speed:

10 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 Melbourne are not shown.

 

Melbourne 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 Melbourne is fixed wireless internet available?

Melbourne, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key

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Fixed Wireless is available in 100.00% of Melbourne. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile Home Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Melbourne above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Melbourne?

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

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

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The average Melbourne home can get up to 75 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 65.05% 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 Melbourne.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Melbourne, and slower in the east areas of the city.

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

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 86.17% of Melbourne homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 13.83%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Melbourne homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 100.00%, or 1,070 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Melbourne area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Melbourne.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne 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 Melbourne customers is up to 21 Mbps.

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

  • 74.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 25.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne 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 below average compared to other Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 2.5 Mbps.

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

  • 74.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 25.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 96.82%, or 1,036 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Melbourne area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Melbourne.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Melbourne customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in Melbourne. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 7.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 92.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Melbourne fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Melbourne is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.

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Rise Broadband's Melbourne fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 7.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 92.8% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 71.78%, or 768 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, northwest, southeast, northeast, and north Melbourne 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 Melbourne.

 

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 Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne 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 Melbourne customers is up to 93 Mbps.

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

  • 90.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne 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 the fastest compared to other Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 18 Mbps.

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

  • 90.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 31.40%, or 336 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, central, northeast, north, southeast, and east Melbourne 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 Melbourne.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Melbourne customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne 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 Melbourne fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Melbourne is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 31.40%, or 336 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northwest, central, northeast, north, southeast, and east Melbourne 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 Melbourne.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Melbourne customers can get this speed.

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne 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 Melbourne fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Melbourne is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Melbourne, IA

LightNet fixed wireless coverage

About 1.12%, or 12 people, have LightNet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Melbourne area. LightNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Melbourne.

 

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds

LightNet is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Melbourne. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LightNet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Melbourne. The fastest plan anyone in Melbourne can order from LightNet goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Melbourne customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative customers in Melbourne. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds

In Melbourne download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LightNet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LightNet is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Melbourne fixed wireless providers. LightNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Melbourne is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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LightNet's Melbourne fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Melbourne Fixed Wireless by Area

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

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

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Melbourne are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 75 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 Melbourne.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5016298.87%
5023499.66%
5024799.75%
5012098.84%
5002899.49%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5014194.67%
50055100.00%
5015898.18%
5007887.63%
5005699.20%

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