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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 methodology

Internet 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:
5,893,718 people

2.39 average people per household

$68,091 average income per household

44 average age per household

62% of population employed

89

3% higher than national average

Ranked 24th nationally

81

17% higher than national average

Ranked 36th nationally

99%

14% higher than national average

Ranked 24th nationally

83%

5% higher than national average

Ranked 17th nationally

Average download speed
104.2 Mbps

24.12% lower than national average
Ranks 45th nationally

Average upload speed
41.3 Mbps

29.25% lower than national average
Ranks 41st nationally
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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
99% of people in Wisconsin have access to 100Mbps or faster broadband, ranking 24th nationally.

Internet by tech type

Internet tech type Avg download speed % of people with access % availability Learn more
5G Home 234.54 Mbps 92.12% 55.59% See all providers for 5G Home
Cable 965.84 Mbps 94.47% 52.32% See all providers for Cable
DSL 43.85 Mbps 54.97% 80.18% See all providers for DSL
Fiber 2759.13 Mbps 80.76% 59.13% See all providers for Fiber
Fixed Wireless 41.48 Mbps 59.77% 82.45% See all providers for Fixed Wireless
Satellite 135.16 Mbps 87.15% 96.67% 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
Muskego 231.2 Mbps 17.15 Mbps 14% Spectrum
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 49% Spectrum
Oak Creek 223.53 Mbps 30.89 Mbps 43% Spectrum
Wauwatosa 222.13 Mbps 93.99 Mbps 66% AT&T
Mequon 221.93 Mbps 14.17 Mbps 29% Spectrum

Muskego 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. Elkhorn and Grafton 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%
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%
Powers Lake 1,381 100% 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. Ashwaubenon and Bellevue 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

Fastest ISP

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

Fastest ISP

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

Fastest ISP
TDS Telecom

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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.

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