In Wales there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,786 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Wales
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 Wales are not shown.
Wales Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Wales
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Wales. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is OmniTel Communications. Now you can call companies in Wales with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wales?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wales.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wales home can get up to 4,786 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 10,000 Mbps, which 42.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.93% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wales.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Wales, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Wales?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wales you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Wales 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 Wales homes.
Internet Market Health in Wales
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wales internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Wales based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Wales internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Wales homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Wales internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Wales badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wales, along with details on where in Wales and at what speeds.
OmniTel Communications Fiber in Wales, IA
OmniTel Communications fiber coverage
About 42.07%, or 114 people, have OmniTel Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, north, northwest, and southwest Wales area. OmniTel Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wales.
OmniTel Communications fiber download speeds
OmniTel Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OmniTel Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from OmniTel Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
OmniTel Communications fiber upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OmniTel Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OmniTel Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wales fiber providers. OmniTel Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
FMTC Fiber in Wales, IA
FMTC fiber coverage
About 32.84%, or 89 people, have FMTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, east, west, southeast, and southwest Wales area. FMTC is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wales.
FMTC fiber download speeds
FMTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fiber providers in the area, FMTC fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from FMTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
FMTC fiber upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for FMTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, FMTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wales fiber providers. FMTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
griswold communications Fiber in Wales, IA
griswold communications fiber coverage
About 31.00%, or 84 people, have griswold communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and east Wales area. griswold communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wales.
griswold communications fiber download speeds
griswold communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fiber providers in the area, griswold communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from griswold communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
griswold communications fiber upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for griswold communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, griswold communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wales fiber providers. griswold communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
BTC Broadband Fiber in Wales, IA
BTC Broadband fiber coverage
About 21.03%, or 57 people, have BTC Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Wales area. BTC Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wales.
BTC Broadband fiber download speeds
BTC Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fiber providers in the area, BTC Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from BTC Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
BTC Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for BTC Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, BTC Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Wales fiber providers. BTC Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 26.20%, or 71 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, northwest, and southwest Wales 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 Wales.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wales customers is up to 170 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 21.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 38 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 76.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 19.56%, or 53 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, west, south, central, southeast, and southwest Wales 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 Wales.
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 Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 13.65%, or 37 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southeast, east, and southwest Wales area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wales.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 12.92%, or 35 people, have Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, and south Wales area. Western Iowa Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wales.
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Western Iowa Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Western Iowa Wireless goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Western Iowa Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Western Iowa Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. Western Iowa Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
Farmers fixed wireless coverage
About 5.90%, or 16 people, have Farmers fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and central Wales area. Farmers is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wales.
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fixed wireless download speeds
Farmers is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Farmers fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Farmers goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Farmers Telephone Company (Iowa) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Farmers fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Farmers is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wales fixed wireless providers. Farmers offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wales, IA
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 1.48%, or 4 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Wales area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wales.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wales. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wales. The fastest plan anyone in Wales can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Wales customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wales 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 Wales fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wales is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wales Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wales or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wales compare to the rest of Iowa?
Internet speeds in Wales are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 2,759 Mbps in Iowa versus 4,786 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Iowa is 98.80% versus 100.00% in Wales.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wales are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Stennett, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macedonia, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elliott, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carson, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Oak, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hawthorne, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Emerson, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Griswold, IA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Gabriel, TX: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mauzy, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mays, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maysville, IN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- McSwain, MS: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meco, NY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medart, FL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Medora, ND: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meeks, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Meredithville, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds