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In Nelson there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 288 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 Nelson, IL.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Nelson
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 Nelson are not shown.
Nelson Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Nelson is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.25% of Nelson. 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 Nelson above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Nelson.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Nelson home can get up to 288 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 94.13% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nelson.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Nelson, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.38% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 53.88%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 99.25%, or 794 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 60 Mbps.
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- 47.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Nelson is up to 20 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.00%, or 784 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Nelson is up to 20 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.63%, or 773 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson 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 Nelson.
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 Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 36.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Nelson 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 Nelson 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 9.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 36.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 94.13%, or 753 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson 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 Nelson, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 41.50%, or 332 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, southeast, central, and south Nelson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Nelson 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 Nelson 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 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 41.50%, or 332 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, southeast, central, and south Nelson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Nelson 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 Nelson 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
LR Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 2.75%, or 22 people, have LR Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Nelson area. LR Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
LR Communications fixed wireless download speeds
LR Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LR Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from LR Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
LR Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LR Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LR Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. LR Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nelson Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Nelson are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 288 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.25% in Nelson.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Prairieville, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sterling, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Falls, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Yeoward Addition, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Penrose, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Dixon, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Woosung, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Harmon, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Galt, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Como, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Caryville, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Bloomfield, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Weldona, CO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarville, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Grove, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Creek, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cecilton, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Casa Blanca, AZ: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Sumpter, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds