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In Palm Desert there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 222 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 Palm Desert, CA.
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Palm Desert, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Palm Desert
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 Palm Desert are not shown.
Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.38% of Palm Desert. 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 Palm Desert above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Palm Desert?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Palm Desert.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Palm Desert home can get up to 222 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 64.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.78% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Palm Desert.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Palm Desert, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Palm Desert?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Palm Desert you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.92% of Palm Desert homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.69% 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 Palm Desert homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Palm Desert, along with details on where in Palm Desert and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Palm Desert, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 96.87%, or 49,828 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palm Desert area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Palm Desert.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palm Desert. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Palm Desert. The fastest plan anyone in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Palm Desert, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 96.87%, or 49,828 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palm Desert area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Palm Desert.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palm Desert. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Palm Desert. The fastest plan anyone in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 6.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Palm Desert, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.94%, or 48,836 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert.
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 Palm Desert. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Palm Desert. The fastest plan anyone in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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
- 63.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Palm Desert, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 64.81%, or 33,339 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palm Desert area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Palm Desert.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palm Desert. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Palm Desert. The fastest plan anyone in Palm Desert can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Palm Desert customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Palm Desert is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Pacific Lightwave Fixed Wireless in Palm Desert, CA
Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless coverage
About 8.33%, or 4,287 people, have Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, east, north, south, northeast, southwest, and northwest Palm Desert area. Pacific Lightwave is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Palm Desert.
Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless download speeds
Pacific Lightwave is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palm Desert. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Palm Desert. The fastest plan anyone in Palm Desert can order from Pacific Lightwave goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Palm Desert customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless upload speeds
In Palm Desert download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pacific Lightwave fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Pacific Lightwave is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Palm Desert fixed wireless providers. Pacific Lightwave offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Palm Desert is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Palm Desert Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Palm Desert or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Palm Desert compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Palm Desert are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 222 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 0.00% versus 99.38% in Palm Desert.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Palm Desert 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
- Indian Wells, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rancho Mirage, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Desert Palms, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Thousand Palms, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- La Quinta, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Indio, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cathedral City, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Valerie, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Coachella, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vista Santa Rosa, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bluffton, SC: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Campbell, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Davis, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Edina, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Encinitas, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Opa-Locka, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Morristown, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Portage, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Poway, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Princeton, FL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds