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In the Winston-Salem area there are 7 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 97.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 215 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 Winston-Salem, NC.
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Winston-Salem, NC Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Winston-Salem
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 the Winston-Salem area are not shown.
Winston-Salem Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Winston-Salem area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 97.73% of the Winston-Salem area. 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 the Winston-Salem area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Winston-Salem area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Winston-Salem area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Winston-Salem home can get up to 215 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 63.42% 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 the Winston-Salem area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Winston-Salem area, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in the Winston-Salem area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Winston-Salem area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.23% of Winston-Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.32% 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 Winston-Salem homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Winston-Salem area, along with details on where in the Winston-Salem area and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.54%, or 639,028 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.
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 the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 66 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 54.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 54.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 81.55%, or 551,254 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Winston-Salem area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 81.55%, or 551,254 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Winston-Salem area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 5.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 86.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 63.42%, or 428,724 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Winston-Salem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Winston-Salem area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 average compared to other Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
River Street Networks Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
River Street fixed wireless coverage
About 5.16%, or 34,906 people, have River Street fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem 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 the Winston-Salem area.
River Street Networks fixed wireless download speeds
River Street is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, River Street fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from River Street goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Winston-Salem customers is up to 24 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 91.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
River Street Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for River Street fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, River Street is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. River Street 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 the Winston-Salem area 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 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 91.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
X1 Communications Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
X1 Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 3.39%, or 22,946 people, have X1 Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, north, northeast, and south Winston-Salem area. X1 Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.
X1 Communications fixed wireless download speeds
X1 Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, X1 Communications fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from X1 Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
X1 Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for X1 Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, X1 Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. X1 Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless Fixed Wireless in Winston-Salem, NC
Carolina West fixed wireless coverage
About 1.48%, or 10,034 people, have Carolina West fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Winston-Salem area. Carolina West is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Winston-Salem area.
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Carolina West is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Winston-Salem area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Carolina West fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Winston-Salem area. The fastest plan anyone in the Winston-Salem area can order from Carolina West goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Winston-Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Carolina West Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Winston-Salem area 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 Winston-Salem fixed wireless providers. Carolina West offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Winston-Salem area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Winston-Salem Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Winston-Salem area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in the Winston-Salem area compare to the rest of North Carolina?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Winston-Salem area are much faster versus the average speeds in North Carolina: 0.00 Mbps in North Carolina versus 215 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in North Carolina is 0.00% versus 97.73% in the Winston-Salem area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Winston-Salem area 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 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
- Bethania, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Pfafftown, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Clemmons, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Walkertown, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lewisville, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Midway, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wallburg, NC: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Kernersville, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bermuda Run, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Enon, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Des Moines, IA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Provo, UT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Madison, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Daytona Beach, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Syracuse, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Ogden, UT: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Wichita, KS: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Poughkeepsie, NY: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Akron, OH: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Springfield, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds