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


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In Waterville there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 93.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 158 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 Waterville, IA.

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Waterville, IA Availability Maps

 

Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Waterville

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

91.18%

Avg. Speed:

16 Mbps

Nextlink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

27.61%

Avg. Speed:

433 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

25.82%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

GigFire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

23.04%

Avg. Speed:

148 Mbps

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

6.54%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

NEIT | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

4.08%

Avg. Speed:

10 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 Waterville are not shown.

 

Waterville 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 Waterville is fixed wireless internet available?

Waterville, IA map of fixed wireless internet availability
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Fixed Wireless is available in 93.30% of Waterville. 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 Waterville above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fixed wireless internet in Waterville?

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

Waterville, IA map of the fastest fixed wireless internet speeds
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The average Waterville home can get up to 158 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 15.69% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 32.35% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waterville.

Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Waterville, and slower in the south areas of the city.

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

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Waterville homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Waterville homes.

 

Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth

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

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 91.18%, or 558 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waterville area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waterville.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterville. The fastest plan anyone in Waterville 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 Waterville customers is up to 16 Mbps.

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

  • 38.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 61.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Waterville 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 Waterville 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 Waterville 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 1.8 Mbps.

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

  • 38.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 61.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

Nextlink fixed wireless coverage

About 27.61%, or 169 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, and northwest Waterville area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Waterville.

 

Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds

Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Waterville. The fastest plan anyone in Waterville can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Waterville customers is up to 433 Mbps.

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

  • 56.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
  • 19.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Waterville download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Waterville fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Waterville is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 75 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 94 Mbps.

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

  • 76.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 23.7% up to 75.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 25.82%, or 158 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and central Waterville area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Waterville.

 

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 Waterville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waterville. The fastest plan anyone in Waterville can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Waterville customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Waterville. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Waterville 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 Waterville fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waterville is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Waterville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

GigFire Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

GigFire fixed wireless coverage

About 23.04%, or 141 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Waterville area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Waterville.

 

GigFire fixed wireless download speeds

GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waterville. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waterville. The fastest plan anyone in Waterville 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 Waterville customers is up to 148 Mbps.

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

  • 81.6% up to 150.0 Mbps
  • 18.4% up to 140.0 Mbps

 

GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Waterville 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 the fastest compared to other Waterville 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 Waterville 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 113 Mbps.

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

  • 81.6% up to 130.0 Mbps
  • 18.4% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless coverage

About 6.54%, or 40 people, have Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north Waterville 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 Waterville.

 

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds

In Waterville 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 Waterville 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 Waterville is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

NEIT Fixed Wireless in Waterville, IA

NEIT fixed wireless coverage

About 4.08%, or 25 people, have NEIT fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Waterville area. NEIT is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waterville.

 

NEIT fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

NEIT fixed wireless upload speeds

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

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NEIT's Waterville fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Waterville Fixed Wireless by Area

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

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

Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Waterville are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 158 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 93.30% in Waterville.

What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5217091.03%
5214693.72%
5217299.43%
5215198.45%
5215998.73%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5215692.89%
5462696.30%
5215899.29%
5215798.09%
5382191.10%

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

Cities with Similar Populations

  • Lone Tree, MO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Rolla, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Mercer, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Melrose, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Martin, LA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Maquon, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
  • Malo, WA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Lottsburg, VA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Lookout, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
  • Long Ridge, KY: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds