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In Putnam County there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 98.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 101 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 Putnam County, IL.
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Putnam County, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Putnam 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 Putnam County are not shown.
Putnam County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Putnam County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 98.69% of Putnam County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Nextlink. Call one of the companies with service in Putnam County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Putnam County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Putnam County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam County home can get up to 101 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 2.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.52% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Putnam County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Putnam County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.15% of Putnam County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam County, along with details on where in Putnam County and at what speeds.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.41%, or 5,322 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 100 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.42%, or 4,364 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam 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 Putnam County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 3.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 49.26%, or 2,777 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Putnam County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam 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 Putnam County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 below average compared to other Putnam 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 Putnam 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 49.26%, or 2,777 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Putnam County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam 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 Putnam County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 24.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 below average compared to other Putnam 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 Putnam 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 26.70%, or 1,505 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, northeast, and central Putnam County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Putnam County.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.31%, or 130 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and northeast Putnam County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam 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 above average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
IVNet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
IVNet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.14%, or 64 people, have IVNet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Putnam County area. IVNet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
IVNet fixed wireless download speeds
IVNet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IVNet fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from IVNet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
IVNet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IVNet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, IVNet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. IVNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Putnam County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Putnam County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Putnam County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 101 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 98.69% in Putnam County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam 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
- Bureau County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Louisa County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Starke County, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Vieques Municipio, PR: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Cheyenne County, CO: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, KS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, NE: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chickasaw County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Childress County, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, ID: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Upton County, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds