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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Wisconsin
Wisconsin doesn't just have an abundance of cheese and bratwurst. It also has plenty of great internet options too. You’ll find a mix of national and regional providers with Xfinity, AT&T, and Spectrum widely available, and US Internet, Midco, and Metronet also. Top cities in Wisconsin like Milwalkee, Madison, and Green Bay all have access to three or more providers, so Wisconsinites can comparison shop for the best deals and fastest speeds in the country.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars from customers in Wisconsin.
That ranks Wisconsin 40th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
Learn more about our methodologyInternet customer satisfaction in Wisconsin
3.6/5 average customer satisfaction rating
40th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$73.94 average price per payment for internet, per household
89.9% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
5,867,518 people
2.39 average people per household
$68,091 average income per household
44 average age per household
62% of population employed
3% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
1% higher than national average
Ranked 39th nationally
15% higher than national average
Ranked 14th nationally
5% higher than national average
Ranked 17th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Wisconsin
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 236.76 Mbps | 192.96 Mbps | 77.59% | View Plans for Brightspeed |
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 236.67 Mbps | 35.85 Mbps | 91.72% | View Plans for Mediacom |
| XFINITY | 227.4 Mbps | 20.36 Mbps | 95.78% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Norvado | 222.21 Mbps | 161.45 Mbps | 99.33% | View Plans for Norvado |
| Spectrum | 214.51 Mbps | 16.44 Mbps | 48.9% | View Plans for Spectrum |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 229.35 Mbps | 92.53% | 56.86% | See all providers for 5G Home |
| Cable | 965.84 Mbps | 94.89% | 52.32% | See all providers for Cable |
| DSL | 45.08 Mbps | 55.21% | 77.11% | See all providers for DSL |
| Fiber | 2789.32 Mbps | 73.64% | 66.93% | See all providers for Fiber |
| Fixed Wireless | 40.95 Mbps | 60.37% | 82.98% | See all providers for Fixed Wireless |
| Satellite | 138.94 Mbps | 87.54% | 96.42% | See all providers for Satellite |
Best cities for internet in Wisconsin
Cities in Wisconsin with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 229.95 Mbps | 160.98 Mbps | 95% | Spectrum |
| Grafton | 229.25 Mbps | 60.35 Mbps | 53% | Spectrum |
| Chippewa Falls | 224.29 Mbps | 47.65 Mbps | 22% | Spectrum |
| Oshkosh | 223.78 Mbps | 35.76 Mbps | 69% | Spectrum |
| Oak Creek | 223.53 Mbps | 30.89 Mbps | 61% | Spectrum |
| Wauwatosa | 222.13 Mbps | 93.99 Mbps | 70% | AT&T |
| Mequon | 221.93 Mbps | 14.17 Mbps | 53% | Spectrum |
| Neenah | 219.74 Mbps | 35.66 Mbps | 59% | TDS Telecom |
Elkhorn is the best city in Wisconsin for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Grafton and Chippewa Falls also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Wisconsin
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 268,516 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Powers Lake | 1,381 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Ashwaubenon | 16,939 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Bellevue | 16,086 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Delavan | 8,519 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Fitchburg | 29,826 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Green Bay | 106,846 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Hobart | 10,130 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Madison is the most internet-connected city in Wisconsin. Madison makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Madison's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Powers Lake and Ashwaubenon also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Population: 573,299
Median income: $56,781
211.09 Mbps
avg. download speed
69.14 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Madison
Population: 268,516
Median income: $83,963
199.81 Mbps
avg. download speed
58.21 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Green Bay
Population: 106,846
Median income: $71,463
207.49 Mbps
avg. download speed
66.55 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.