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In Portage County there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.06% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 208 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 Portage County, WI.
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Portage County, WI Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Portage 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 Portage County are not shown.
Portage County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Portage County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.06% of Portage 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 Portage County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Portage County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Portage County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Portage County home can get up to 208 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 60.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Portage County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Portage County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Portage County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Portage County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.65% of Portage County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.20% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.89% of Portage County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Portage County, along with details on where in Portage County and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 91.86%, or 64,650 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Portage County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Portage County customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 23.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage County 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 below average compared to other Portage County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Portage County 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 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 48.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.36%, or 59,370 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage 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 much of Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage 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 Portage County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 23.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 76.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 23.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 76.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 60.34%, or 42,466 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Portage County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Portage County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage 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 average compared to other Portage County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portage County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 31.93%, or 22,473 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage County 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 Portage County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Portage County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage 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 Portage County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Portage County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 31.93%, or 22,473 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage County 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 Portage County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Portage County customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage 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 Portage County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Portage County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 30.56%, or 21,506 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Portage County area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Portage County.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Portage County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Portage County fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers 3 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 Portage County is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Bug Tussel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Country Wireless Fixed Wireless in Portage County, WI
Country Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 3.45%, or 2,428 people, have Country Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Portage County area. Country Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Portage County.
Country Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Country Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Country Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from Country Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Portage County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Country Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Portage County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Country Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Country Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Portage County fixed wireless providers. Country Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portage County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Portage County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Portage County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Portage County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Portage County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 208 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 95.06% in Portage County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Portage 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
- Wood County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Waupaca County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Outagamie County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kewaunee County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pepin County, WI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Manistee County, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lea County, NM: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Scioto County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ross County, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riley County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Raleigh County, WV: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pottawatomie County, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- McKinley County, NM: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds