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In Rico there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 53.85% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 100 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.
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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Rico
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 Rico are not shown.
Rico Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Rico is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 53.85% of Rico. 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 Rico above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rico?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rico.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Rico home can get up to 100 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 53.85% of residents can get.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Rico?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rico you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Rico homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Rico homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rico, along with details on where in Rico and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rico, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 53.85%, or 28 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rico area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rico.
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 Rico. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Rico can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rico customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rico 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 the fastest compared to other Rico fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rico is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rico, NC
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 53.85%, or 28 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rico area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rico.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rico. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rico. The fastest plan anyone in Rico can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rico customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rico download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Rico fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rico is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Rico Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rico or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Rico compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rico are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 100 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 53.85% in Rico.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rico 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
- Rosindale, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Jonesboro Crossing, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hallsboro, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wananish, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clarkton, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wootens Crossroads, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Waccamaw, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Honey Hill, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Council, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lisbon, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Red River Hot Springs, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Red Line, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Radium, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Piper, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pine, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Perintown, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington, AR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pedro Bay, AK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Pearsonia, OK: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Peapatch, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds