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In Sterling County there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 93.22% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 918 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 Sterling County, TX.
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Sterling County, TX Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Sterling 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 Sterling County are not shown.
Sterling County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling County is fixed wireless internet available?

Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 93.22% of Sterling 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 Sterling County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Sterling County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Sterling County.

Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling County home can get up to 918 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 85.13% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sterling County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Sterling County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Sterling County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 93.22%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 6.78% of Sterling County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling County, along with details on where in Sterling County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 87.39%, or 1,199 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, west, northwest, and south Sterling County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sterling County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 87.39%, or 1,199 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, northeast, north, west, northwest, and south Sterling County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Sterling County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
PowerNet Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 86.52%, or 1,187 people, have PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, and south Sterling County area. PowerNet Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling County.
PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
PowerNet Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from PowerNet Wireless goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Sterling County customers is up to 124 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PowerNet Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PowerNet Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sterling County fixed wireless providers. PowerNet Wireless offers 4 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 Sterling County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, PowerNet Wireless customers can get speeds up to 123 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 54.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 43.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 86.08%, or 1,181 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Sterling 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 most of Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling 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 Sterling County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 2.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 3.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 2.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 97.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.13%, or 1,168 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east and central Sterling County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sterling County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Sterling County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sterling County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
VGI Technology Fixed Wireless in Sterling County, TX

VGI Technology fixed wireless coverage
About 40.09%, or 550 people, have VGI Technology fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, central, north, and northwest Sterling County area. VGI Technology is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Sterling County.
VGI Technology fixed wireless download speeds
VGI Technology is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, VGI Technology fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sterling County. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling County can order from VGI Technology goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Sterling County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
VGI Technology fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sterling County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for VGI Technology fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, VGI Technology is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Sterling County fixed wireless providers. VGI Technology offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Sterling County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Sterling County compare to the rest of Texas?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Sterling County are much faster versus the average speeds in Texas: 0.00 Mbps in Texas versus 918 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Texas is 0.00% versus 93.22% in Sterling County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Glasscock County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Coke County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Runnels County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ector County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Coleman County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Winkler County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Comanche County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Loving County, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Tripp County, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Claiborne County, MS: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, ID: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, SD: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, NE: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Toole County, MT: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Towner County, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Traill County, ND: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Traverse County, MN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds


