Click if you were looking for Rio cell phone providers and coverage instead.
In Rio there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 95.90% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 629 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 Rio, IL.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Rio, IL please click below.
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Rio
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 Rio are not shown.
Rio 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 Rio is fixed wireless internet available?

Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 95.90% of Rio. 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 Rio above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Rio?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Rio.

Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Rio home can get up to 629 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 35.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.95% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Rio.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Rio, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Rio?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.92% of Rio homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 3.41%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 84.98%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio, along with details on where in Rio and at what speeds.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 86.69%, or 508 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 685 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 41.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 5.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 7 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 Rio is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 320 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 19.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.20%, or 470 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio 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 Rio.
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 Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio 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 Rio customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 62.29%, or 365 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, southeast, east, southwest, northeast, north, and northwest Rio 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 Rio.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 87.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 the slowest compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Rio is up to 3.0 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 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 87.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 24.74%, or 145 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, east, west, and northeast Rio 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 Rio.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio 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 Rio customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 24.74%, or 145 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, east, west, and northeast Rio 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 Rio.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio 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 Rio customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio 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 3.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL

Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.71%, or 10 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Rio 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 Rio.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rio Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Rio compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Rio are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 629 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 95.90% in Rio.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio 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
- Henderson Grove, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Henderson, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Alpha, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Shanghai City, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wataga, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Woodhull, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- New Windsor, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Mercer County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Oneida, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Laurelhill, MS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Little Walnut, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Little Creek, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lind Cove, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Letts, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lees Station, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lee, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lechee, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Leapwood, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Six Mile Run, PA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds


