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In Northwest there are 3 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 149 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 Northwest, NC.
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Northwest, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Northwest
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 Northwest are not shown.
Northwest Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northwest is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.32% of Northwest. 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 Northwest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Northwest?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Northwest.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Northwest home can get up to 149 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 33.10% 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 Northwest.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Northwest, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Northwest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northwest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.84% of Northwest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.16% 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 Northwest homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northwest, along with details on where in Northwest and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Northwest, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 90.14%, or 1,792 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Northwest area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Northwest.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 47.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 47.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 52.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Northwest, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.68%, or 1,763 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Northwest 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 Northwest.
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 Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest 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 Northwest customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Northwest, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 33.10%, or 658 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, central, east, northeast, and northwest Northwest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Northwest.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northwest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Northwest. The fastest plan anyone in Northwest can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Northwest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Northwest 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 Northwest fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northwest is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Northwest Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northwest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Northwest compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Northwest are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 149 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 95.32% in Northwest.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northwest 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
- Sandy Creek, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Leland, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hooper Hill, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Navassa, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Town Creek, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Belville, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Gooseneck, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Winnabow, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Delco, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Jamestown, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Doolittle, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Drexel, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Elkhart, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fosston, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Galway, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gore, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Grindstone, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hillsboro Beach, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Holcombe, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds