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In Story County there are 10 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 91.76% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 298 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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Story County, IA Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Story 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 Story County are not shown.
Story County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Story County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 91.76% of Story County. 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 Story County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Story County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Story County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Story County home can get up to 298 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 5.98% 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 Story County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Story County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Story County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Story County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.96% of Story County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.29% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.23% of Story County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Story County, along with details on where in Story County and at what speeds.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 90.40%, or 89,075 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Story County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 34.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County 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 below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Story County is up to 20 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 8.7 Mbps.
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- 34.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 53.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.08%, or 88,764 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 59.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 13 Mbps.
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- 59.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 69.09%, or 68,084 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 69.09%, or 68,084 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story 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 Story County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 Story 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 Story 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 5.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 84.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.90%, or 66,910 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Story County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Story County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Story County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story 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 below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Story County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 28.71%, or 28,287 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, east, northwest, southeast, southwest, central, and northeast Story County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Story County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 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 Story County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 8.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 47.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 10.65%, or 10,496 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, northeast, south, and central Story County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 728 Mbps.
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- 56.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County 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 Story County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 Story County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 614 Mbps.
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- 54.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 32.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 3.36%, or 3,315 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, and northeast Story County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 137 Mbps.
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- 72.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 140.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 3 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 Story County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 100 Mbps.
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- 72.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 2.37%, or 2,338 people, have ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, central, south, and southwest Story County area. ICS Advanced Technologies is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
ICS Advanced Technologies is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from ICS Advanced Technologies goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ICS Advanced Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ICS Advanced Technologies is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. ICS Advanced Technologies 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 Story County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, ICS Advanced Technologies customers can get speeds up to 1.5 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Story County, IA
Windstream fixed wireless coverage
About 1.56%, or 1,541 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Story County area. Windstream is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Story County.
Windstream fixed wireless download speeds
Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Story County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Story County. The fastest plan anyone in Story County can order from Windstream goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Story County customers is up to 80 Mbps.
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- 57.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds
In Story County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Windstream fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Windstream is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Story County fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers 3 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 Story County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Windstream customers can get speeds up to 8.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
Story County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Story County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Story County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Story County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 298 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 91.76% in Story County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Story 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
- Boone County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Tama County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Carroll County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, IA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Linn County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Monona County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Jones County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Kankakee County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Victoria County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Vigo County, IN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Walton County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lancaster County, SC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds