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In Oak Island there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.50% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 78 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 Oak Island, NC.
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Oak Island, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Oak Island
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 Oak Island are not shown.
Oak Island 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 Oak Island is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.50% of Oak Island. 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 Oak Island above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Oak Island?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Oak Island.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Oak Island home can get up to 78 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 Oak Island.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Oak Island, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Oak Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oak Island you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.14% of Oak Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.86% 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 Oak Island homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oak Island, along with details on where in Oak Island and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.64%, or 7,891 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Island 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 Oak Island.
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 Oak Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island 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 Oak Island customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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
- 67.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 78.86%, or 6,309 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oak Island area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oak Island.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island 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 Oak Island customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 17.35%, or 1,388 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and north Oak Island 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 Oak Island.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island 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 Oak Island customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oak Island, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.35%, or 1,388 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and north Oak Island 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 Oak Island.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oak Island. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oak Island. The fastest plan anyone in Oak Island 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 Oak Island customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 Oak Island 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 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Oak Island Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oak Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Oak Island compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Oak Island are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 78 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 99.50% in Oak Island.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oak Island 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
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- Varnamtown, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bolivia, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lennon Crossroads, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bald Head Island, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Holden Beach, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Boiling Spring Lakes, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
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- Pea Ridge, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pawcatuck, CT: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Paulsboro, NJ: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pauls Valley, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Patterson, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pascoag, RI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Parkville, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds