Internet providers in Wisconsin

Q: Wisconsin vs. the U.S.

Wisconsin Download speed: 267.46 Mbps Upload speed: 24.95 Mbps U.S. Download speed: 285.59 Mbps Upload speed: 49.20 Mbps Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Camryn Smith

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Compare Wisconsin internet plans from 10 different providers to find the best fit for your home. Explore cable, fiber, satellite, 5G and DSL options.

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Best internet providers in Wisconsin

Spectrum Internet

(7220) 7.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states.

AT&T Internet

(3832) 3.8k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$45

00/mo.*

Speeds up to

4,700

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720

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*Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply.

Frontier Internet

(893) 893 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$29

99/mo.*

Speeds up to

7,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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(844) 451-2720 Check plans with Frontier

(844) 451-2720

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*Per month w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply. In select areas where available.

SPECTRUM: Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC. Updated as of 02/12/26.
AT&T: Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply.

Key takeaways

Over 96% of Wisconsin homes have at least one internet option available from cable, fiber, DSL, 5G or satellite internet providers
Spectrum, AT&T and several regional providers offer cheap internet starting around $30.00/mo.
AT&T and Frontier are among the best internet providers with the fastest Wisconsin internet speeds up to 7,000 Mbps

Fastest internet in Wisconsin

The TDS Fiber 8,000 Mbps plan is the fastest internet in Wisconsin

Wisconsin internet providers offer internet speeds of up to 8,000 Mbps. Cable or fiber internet at these fast speeds is perfect for gaming, streaming, telecommuting and remote learning. Make sure you know what your household needs the internet for so you find a plan that is the right speed without overpaying. You’ll find some of the fastest internet speeds in Wisconsin from these providers, where available:

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
TDS Fiber	$89.95/mo.	1,000 – 8,000 Mbps	Fiber
Frontier	$49.99/mo.	1,000 – 7,000 Mbps	Fiber
AT&T	$80.00/mo.**	1,000 – 4,700 Mbps**	Fiber

Cheapest internet in Wisconsin

The Frontier 200 Mbps plan for $29.99/mo. is the cheapest internet in Wisconsin

Looking for cheap internet in Wisconsin? Check out these plans for under $50.00/mo. Watch out for extra fees, such as equipment rental fees and data caps, that can increase your monthly internet bill.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Frontier	$29.99/mo.	200 Mbps	Fiber
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.**	100 Mbps	Cable
TDS Fiber	$49.95/mo.	300 Mbps	Fiber

Wisconsin internet provider comparison

Compare the top Wisconsin internet providers by price, speed and availability. Call now for information about specific plans and promotions going on in your area.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.**	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	71%
AT&T	$45.00/mo.***	100 – 4,700 Mbps***	Fiber	45%
TDS Telecom	$49.95/mo.	300 – 8,000 Mbps	Fiber	40%
Nsight	$46.95/mo.	75 – 1,000 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	24%
Bertram Communications	$47.99/mo.	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Fiber, fixed wireless	22%
CenturyLink	$50.00/mo.^†	100 – 940 Mbps	DSL, fiber	11%
Frontier	$29.99/mo.	200 – 7,000 Mbps	Fiber	9%
e-vergent	$59.95/mo.	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Fiber, fixed wireless	7%
Viasat	$99.99/mo.	25 – 150 Mbps	Satellite	100%
Hughesnet	$39.99/mo.	25 – 100 Mbps	Satellite	100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 02/12/26.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
***Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
†Limited availability. Service and rate in select locations only. Paperless billing required. Taxes and fees apply. Rate excludes CTL Fee not to exceed $1.50/mo./line.

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How we review internet in Wisconsin

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Wisconsin internet statistics

Compare the median internet speeds in Wisconsin to those of the U.S. Wisconsin falls behind the rest of the country when it comes to download and upload speeds.

Wisconsin vs. the U.S.

Wisconsin

Download speed: 267.46 Mbps
Upload speed: 24.95 Mbps

U.S.

Download speed: 285.59 Mbps
Upload speed: 49.20 Mbps

Source: Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index

Internet availability in Wisconsin

Satellite internet is available to 100% of Wisconsin through Hughesnet, Starlink and Viasat, but cable is the most widely available non-satellite option with 70% availability.

Fiber availability in Wisconsin is more limited, with only about 40% serviceability, but broadband expansion efforts are underway as part of the $1 billion Wisconsin was awarded in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding.

Internet prices in Wisconsin start at less than $50.00/mo., depending on the provider, and speeds can reach as high as 7,000 Mbps in certain areas. The median download speed in Wisconsin is 267 Mbps, so you definitely don’t need a multi-gig plan if it doesn’t suit your needs.

Percentages based on FCC data on availability of technology type with at least 100/20 Mbps of internet speed.

Quality of internet in Wisconsin

The majority of Wisconsin has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, but less than half the state has access to gigabit speeds:

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 88%
Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/25 Mbps): 84%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 46%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and Ookla Speedtest data.

Wisconsin internet customer reviews

From high-speed fiber to the most remote satellite internet Wisconsin has to offer, read verified user reviews to get insider info on how each provider really performs.

Anonymous Spectrum

6/30/24

Spectrum is terrible. Lose internet every day at different times. Never their problem, they say building I live in.

2/5

Anonymous Verizon

12/31/24

Terrible, terrible cell service which leads to terrible hotspot for Internet and streaming. Very limited options available at this time.

1/5

Anonymous Hughesnet

9/2//24

Any little storm means no internet, download speed slows considerably in evening/night.

3/5

Wisconsin internet assistance

Internet in Wisconsin is a necessity for many students, seniors or other Wisconsinites, but sometimes the costs are not affordable for every household. These government and internet provider programs offer low-cost internet access to cheap Wisconsin internet plans.

The federal program Lifeline provides $9.25/mo. toward internet, cellphone or bundled services for qualifying households.

AT&T Access and Spectrum Internet Assist are two programs offered by Wisconsin internet providers that provide internet for $30.00/mo. or less for eligible households.

United Way of Wisconsin provides digital resources, including training, free laptops and assistance finding affordable Wi-Fi. Call 211 or (833) 882-0174 to connect with a Wisconsin Digital Resource Navigator.

Find Wisconsin internet providers by city

Wisconsin internet options are plentiful, easy to find and fast — statewide median download and upload speeds are 267 and 25 Mbps, according to Speedtest.net.

If you are new to Wisconsin or moving within the state, compare the internet providers near you to make sure you are getting the best deal for your household.

Click on any of the Wisconsin cities below to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

– Appleton
– Eau Claire
– Green Bay
– La Crosse
– Oshkosh
– Wausau

– Janesville
– Kenosha
– Madison
– Milwaukee
– Racine
– Waukesha

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Wisconsin internet FAQs

What’s the fastest internet in Wisconsin?

The fastest speeds are with fiber internet in Wisconsin, from Frontier for up to 7,000 Mbps and TDS up to 8,000 Mbps.

What’s the cheapest internet in Wisconsin?

The cheapest Wisconsin internet deals is offered by Frontier, starting just under $30.00/mo.

What’s the best internet in Wisconsin?

The best internet in Wisconsin might vary based on your Wi-Fi network priorities, such as speed, price, customer service or other factors. However, AT&T and Spectrum are both highly rated based on overall availability and fast speeds.