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In South Lake Tahoe there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 89.28% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 181 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 South Lake Tahoe, CA.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in South Lake Tahoe
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 South Lake Tahoe are not shown.
South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 89.28% of South Lake Tahoe. 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 South Lake Tahoe above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in South Lake Tahoe?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in South Lake Tahoe.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average South Lake Tahoe home can get up to 181 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Lake Tahoe.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of South Lake Tahoe, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in South Lake Tahoe?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Lake Tahoe you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.12% of South Lake Tahoe homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.95% 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 South Lake Tahoe homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Lake Tahoe, along with details on where in South Lake Tahoe and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.43%, or 22,725 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe.
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 South Lake Tahoe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Lake Tahoe. The fastest plan anyone in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe customers is up to 77 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Lake Tahoe 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 above average compared to other South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 42.92%, or 12,595 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Lake Tahoe area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Lake Tahoe.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Lake Tahoe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Lake Tahoe. The fastest plan anyone in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 8.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 42.92%, or 12,595 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Lake Tahoe area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Lake Tahoe.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Lake Tahoe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Lake Tahoe. The fastest plan anyone in South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe 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 8.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 42.89%, or 12,588 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire South Lake Tahoe area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of South Lake Tahoe.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Lake Tahoe. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Lake Tahoe. The fastest plan anyone in South Lake Tahoe can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all South Lake Tahoe customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Lake Tahoe 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 the fastest compared to other South Lake Tahoe fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Lake Tahoe is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
South Lake Tahoe Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Lake Tahoe or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in South Lake Tahoe compare to the rest of California?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in South Lake Tahoe are much faster versus the average speeds in California: 0.00 Mbps in California versus 181 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in California is 0.00% versus 89.28% in South Lake Tahoe.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Lake Tahoe 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
- Echo Lake, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stateline, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Zephyr Cove, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Glenbrook, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Genoa, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Twin Bridges, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Tahoma, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Minden, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sorensens, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gardnerville Ranchos, NV: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Fremont, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Vestal, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Uniondale, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ukiah, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Glenside, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Garden City, ID: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Galt, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Gainesville, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Fridley, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wasco, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds