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In Watauga County there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 90.91% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 202 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 Watauga County, NC.
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Watauga County, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Watauga 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 Watauga County are not shown.
Watauga County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Watauga County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 90.91% of Watauga 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 Watauga County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Watauga County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Watauga County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Watauga County home can get up to 202 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 300 Mbps, which 56.99% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 27.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Watauga County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Watauga County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Watauga County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Watauga County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 60.93% of Watauga County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.41% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 8.33% of Watauga County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Watauga County, along with details on where in Watauga County and at what speeds.
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 89.08%, or 48,179 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Watauga County.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carolina West fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Carolina West is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Watauga County fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 80.16%, or 43,358 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga 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 much of Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 40.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 above average compared to other Watauga 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 Watauga 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 9.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 40.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 59.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 67.91%, or 36,731 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Watauga County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 67.91%, or 36,731 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga 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 Watauga County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga 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 Watauga County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 Watauga 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 Watauga 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 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.99%, or 30,825 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Watauga County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Watauga County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga 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 the fastest compared to other Watauga County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 8.97%, or 4,851 people, have Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and southwest Watauga County area. Skyrunner Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Watauga County.
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Skyrunner Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from Skyrunner Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Watauga County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Skyrunner Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Skyrunner Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Watauga County fixed wireless providers. Skyrunner Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Watauga County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Watauga County, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 6.99%, or 3,783 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and southwest Watauga County area. River Street is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Watauga County.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Watauga County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Watauga County. The fastest plan anyone in Watauga County can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Watauga County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Watauga County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Watauga County fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 Watauga County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, River Street customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Watauga County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Watauga County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Watauga County compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Watauga County are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 202 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 90.91% in Watauga County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Watauga 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
- Carter County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkes County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Unicoi County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Yadkin County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greene County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Forsyth County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Hamblen County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Grainger County, TN: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clinton County, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Branch County, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Rio Grande Municipio, PR: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, GA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Bryan County, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Burnet County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Coles County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stokes County, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds