Fixed Wireless Internet Providers in Wadena, IA with Speed and Coverage Analysis


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In Wadena there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 96.45% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 293 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 Wadena, IA.

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Wadena, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Wadena

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.45%

Avg. Speed:

12 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

38.14%

Avg. Speed:

722 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

11.31%

Avg. Speed:

141 Mbps

Community Digital Networks | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

9.31%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Comelec Internet Services | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

7.76%

Avg. Speed:

50 Mbps

Windstream | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.99%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

5.32%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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 Wadena are not shown.

 

Wadena Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Wadena is fixed wireless internet available?

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Fixed Wireless is available in 96.45% of Wadena. 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 Wadena above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Wadena?

The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Wadena.

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The average Wadena home can get up to 293 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 19.96% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 51.22% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wadena.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wadena, and slower in the central areas of the city.

Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Wadena?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wadena you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.26% of Wadena homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 14.63%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.22% of Wadena homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wadena, along with details on where in Wadena and at what speeds.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 96.45%, or 435 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Wadena area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wadena.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena 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 Wadena customers is up to 12 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 88.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena 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 Wadena 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 Wadena 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 1.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 88.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 38.14%, or 172 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southwest, southeast, and northwest Wadena area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wadena.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena 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 Wadena customers is up to 722 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Nextlink customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 52.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena 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 Wadena fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 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 Wadena is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 563 Mbps.

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Nextlink's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 52.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 37.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.9% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 11.31%, or 51 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Wadena area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wadena.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 140 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wadena customers is up to 141 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to GigFire customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 11.8% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 88.2% up to 140.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena 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 below average compared to other Wadena fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Wadena is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 40 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 51 Mbps.

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GigFire's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 11.8% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 88.2% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Community Digital Networks Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

Community Digital Networks fixed wireless coverage

About 9.31%, or 42 people, have Community Digital Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Wadena area. Community Digital Networks is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wadena.

 

Community Digital Networks fixed wireless download speeds

Community Digital Networks is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Digital Networks fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena can order from Community Digital Networks goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wadena customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Community Digital Networks customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Community Digital Networks fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Digital Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Digital Networks is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wadena fixed wireless providers. Community Digital Networks offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wadena is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Community Digital Networks's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless coverage

About 7.76%, or 35 people, have Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Wadena area. Comelec Internet Services is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wadena.

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless download speeds

Comelec Internet Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena can order from Comelec Internet Services goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Wadena customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Comelec Internet Services customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Comelec Internet Services fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Comelec Internet Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wadena fixed wireless providers. Comelec Internet Services offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wadena is up to 15 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Comelec Internet Services's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Windstream Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

Windstream fixed wireless coverage

About 5.99%, or 27 people, have Windstream fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Wadena 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 Wadena.

 

Windstream fixed wireless download speeds

Windstream is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Windstream fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena can order from Windstream goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wadena customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Windstream customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Windstream fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena 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 Wadena fixed wireless providers. Windstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wadena is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Windstream's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Wadena, IA

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless coverage

About 5.32%, or 24 people, have Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and northwest Wadena area. Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wadena.

 

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wadena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wadena. The fastest plan anyone in Wadena can order from Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wadena customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative customers in Wadena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds

In Wadena download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wadena fixed wireless providers. Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wadena is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative's Wadena fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Wadena Fixed Wireless by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wadena or any of the areas nearby.

How does fixed wireless internet in Wadena compare to the rest of Iowa?

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Wadena are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 293 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 96.45% in Wadena.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wadena are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5216996.90%
5207799.73%
5060697.92%
5214299.73%
5214198.39%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5213599.01%
5216498.48%
5217598.07%
5207695.68%
5065599.73%

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