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In Polk County there are 5 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 183 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 Polk County, WI.
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Polk County, WI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Polk County
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 Polk County are not shown.
Polk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Polk County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.31% of Polk County. 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 Polk County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 183 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 48.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Polk County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Polk County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.85% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Polk County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.13%, or 40,538 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County 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 Polk County.
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 Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.90%, or 31,888 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County 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 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.90%, or 31,888 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County 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 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.58%, or 21,850 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Starwire Technologies Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 2.97%, or 1,334 people, have Starwire Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Polk County area. Starwire Technologies is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Starwire Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starwire Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Starwire Technologies goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 99 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starwire Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starwire Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Starwire Technologies offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Starwire Technologies customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
Polk County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Polk County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 183 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 95.31% in Polk County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Chisago County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Barron County, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stearns County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Menominee County, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- St. Martin Parish, LA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fayette County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gila County, AZ: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds