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Internet providers in Madison, WI

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AT&T
37% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Get AT&T Fiber free for 6 months when you get AT&T Wireless when purchasing a new smartphone on installment. 6 mos free via reward card. Redempt req’d. Taxes & fees extra.

T-Mobile Home Internet
65% available in Madison
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

For a limited time, get a FREE 40-inch Smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet online or $150 back. Terms apply.

Spectrum
67% available in Madison
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

EarthLink
39% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

User Rating(110)

Fiber internet starting at $39.95

Frontier
17% available in Madison
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card. Terms apply, check for availability.

Verizon Home Internet
23% available in Madison
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
300Mbps

User Rating(18)
TDS Telecom
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Easy Internet Now
95% available in Madison
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
ResTech Services
75% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
LiteWire Internet Services, Inc.
65% available in Madison
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
35Mbps
SupraNet
48% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Spectrum
66% available in Madison
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

Unlock the best deal when you combine services with Spectrum Internet® – Starting at $30/mo.

Frontier
99% available in Madison
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 2 Gig Internet and claim a $200 Visa Reward Card. Terms apply, check for availability.

TDS Telecom
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
8000Mbps
Earthlink Business
90% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber & Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10000Mbps

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AT&T Business
37% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Hughesnet
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(425)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Viasat
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
150Mbps
Easy Internet Now
95% available in Madison
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
ResTech Services
75% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
LiteWire Internet Services, Inc.
65% available in Madison
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
65Mbps
Ooma
50% available in Madison
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
SupraNet
48% available in Madison
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Mint
Available in Madison
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Madison
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
Spectrum Mobile
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Mobile
Spectrum Mobile
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating

Only available to Spectrum Internet customers. Buy one line of Unlimited Data Plan and get the second line FREE for 12 months + extra $100 off when you trade-in an eligible device with the purchase of a new line and phone activation.

AT&T Wireless
99% available in Madison
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
50% available in Madison
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

What’s a good internet speed?

Take our quiz to find out how much internet speed you need. Or use our internet speed test to test your current speeds.

0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

What is the best internet provider in Madison?

Of the 14 internet providers in Madison, AT&T is the best internet provider in terms of speed. It boasts a wide range of fiber-optic plans, including one with maximum download speeds of 5 Gbps (5,000 Mbps). Spectrum comes in second because it gives you unlimited data and doesn’t require annual contracts. It offers gigabit internet in many parts of the city and surrounding suburbs with its Internet GIG package, which tops out at 940 Mbps.

Want to see if you can get AT&T in your home? Find out by searching your zip code below.

Other Wi-Fi service providers in Wisconsin

Madison has several locally based providers that will be a good pick if you value great customer service and supporting your community.

There are also satellite internet providers in Madison that can give you internet if you’re living in a rural area with no other internet options.

Local providers LiteWire and Netwurx market Wi-Fi specifically to businesses and people living in the countryside. A local ISP usually means better customer service since they have a bigger stake in serving the community.

That said, both of these providers tend to have higher billing rates and lower speeds compared to national ISPs, so check other options before going with these companies.

Viasat and HughesNet hold it down with satellite connections in rural areas. Satellite is basically the Wi-Fi of last resort, and it’s less reliable than fiber, cable, or DSL. It will likely be patchy on occasion in Wisconsin, where heavy snowfalls and other winter conditions will interfere with the signal beaming down from space. We recommend choosing this only if there are no other options in your area.

Summary of Madison internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier DSL & Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet 5G Home 300 Mbps 4/5 View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
TDS Telecom Fiber 8000 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for TDS Telecom
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
ResTech Services Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for ResTech Services
LiteWire Internet Services, Inc. Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps N/A
SupraNet Fiber 1000 Mbps 0.5/5 View Plans for SupraNet

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

What is the fastest internet provider in Madison?

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Madison. AT&T’s 5G Internet plan delivers internet at 5,000 Mbps (or 5 Gbps)—that’s the fastest speed you can get on a residential plan from a major internet provider. EarthLink has similar speeds (albeit in more limited areas) because it uses AT&T’s fiber network.

Frontier is also a fast internet provider in Madison, with a fiber plan that reaches up to 5,000 Mbps speeds. It’s unclear how widely available that plan is in the city, though, so we recommend sticking to gigabit plans from providers like Spectrum and CenturyLink. Both offer plans that reach speeds up to 940 Mbps (CenturyLink) or 1,000 Mbps (Spectrum).

If you’re looking for sheer speed, we definitely recommend AT&T. Most of its plans run over a fiber network, giving you a lot more reliability and incredibly fast upload speeds. But Spectrum’s cable internet is more widely available, and you can still get great service on a cable plan.

Fastest internet providers in Madison

ProviderMax speedsInternet typeView plans
AT&T 5,000 MbpsFiberView Plans
EarthLink 5,000 MbpsFiberView Plans
Frontier 5,000 MbpsFiberView Plans
Spectrum 1,000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)CableView Plans
CenturyLink 940 MbpsFiberView Plans
Quantum Fiber 940 MbpsFiberView Plans

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What is the cheapest internet provider in Madison?

Spectrum, EarthLink, Frontier, and AT&T are the cheapest internet providers in Madison. All three have internet plans that cost around $50 per month. AT&T’s lower tier fiber plan is the best of the bunch because it gives you speeds of up to 300 Mbps over a fiber network for $55 per month, whereas the other plans can’t surpass 100 Mbps and likely are much slower because they work over cable and DSL.

Cheapest internet plans in Madison

PlanPriceSpeedsView plan
EarthLink 15 Mbps Internet$49.95/mo.*15 MbpsView Plans
Spectrum Internet®$49.99/mo.Up to 300 MbpsView Plans
Frontier Internet (DSL)$49.99/mo.Call for detailsView Plans
AT&T Fiber Internet 300$55.00/mo.300 MbpsView Plans
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Internet Deals and Promotions in Madison, WI

ProviderAvailable DealView on Provider’s Site
AT&T
  • Get six months of gig speed internet free from AT&T Fiber when you bundle with mobile phone service and buy a smartphone on an installment plan by Jan. 6, 2025.
Get the Deal
Spectrum

Get a three-year price lock when you sign up for a 500Mbps internet plan and bundle with two unlimited plus mobile lines and a TV plan.

Get the Deal
Frontier
  • Get free rental of the Amazon eero router with a qualifying Frontier fiber internet plan.

  • Save $10 per month on your first year of YouTube TV.
  • Get the Deal
    EarthLink Get a gift card worth up to $200 when you sign up for Earthlink fiber internet.Get the Deal
    CenturyLink
  • Get $100 for you and a friend when you refer them to CenturyLink. Plus, get a $10 donation to your choice of charity.

  • Get free installation when you sign up for a fiber internet plan with 940Mbps speeds.
  • Get the Deal
    T-Mobile Home Internet
    • Get a free 40-inch smart TV when you sign up for T-Mobile Home Internet by Jan. 15, 2025.
    • Get a free Blink smart security package when you switch to T-Mobile Home Internet.
    • Get ​​Netflix Standard with ads included with most Go5G plans.
    Get the Deal
    Hughesnet
    • Save up to $25 every month in your first year of service.
    • Get free professional installation, including Wi-Fi setup and device connection.
    Get the Deal
    Viasat Get free professional installation (with credit qualification) when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan.Get the Deal

    What are the fiber internet providers in Madison?

    AT&T, EarthLink, Frontier, CenturyLink, and Quantum Fiber are the fiber internet providers in Madison. AT&T is the most prominent of the bunch, with the best pricing, plans, and speeds (reaching up to 5,000 Mbps).

    Most of these providers also offer DSL internet, which is more widely available but a lot slower. By comparison, fiber is extremely fast, reliable, and cheap—and we highly recommend signing up if you can get fiber in your area.

    Fiber providers in Madison

    Highest-rated internet providers in Madison

    T-Mobile Home Internet gets the best rankings out of 15 internet providers in our annual customer satisfaction survey. The budding provider’s 5G service takes the top spot for overall satisfaction, customer service, speed, and price.

    AT&T gets excellent ratings as well, sitting pretty in the top-two or top-three in categories like speed, price, and reliability. There’s also Spectrum, which gets mostly average or above-average ratings. 

    Run a search with your zip code to see which providers are available in your corner of Madtown.

    How much speed do you need?

    Take a quick quiz to decide what speeds are best for your household

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    AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

    AT&T is perfect for speed demons who don’t want to pay too much. Spectrum offers a faster average speed over its coverage area, thanks to extensive cable infrastructure.

    Read more about AT&T vs. Spectrum: Which Internet Provider Is Best for You?

    Spectrum vs. Frontier

    If it’s Spectrum vs. Frontier, go with Frontier. Frontier’s fiber-optic internet offers speeds fast enough for any home, and the 50/50 and 500/500 plans are a great value.

    Read more about Spectrum vs. Frontier

    Cable vs. Fiber: Which Internet Type Is Right for You?

    Both fiber and cable internet are common types of broadband internet, but which connection is right for you?

    Read more about Cable vs. Fiber: Which Internet Type Is Right for You?

    Madison residential internet coverage

    AT&T and Spectrum both operate the largest networks in Madison and the surrounding suburbs of Dane County. AT&T provides DSL and fiber connections across downtown and the Madison Isthmus, out to distant neighborhoods like Cardinal Glenn and McClellan Park, and further into northeast and southeast Dane County.

    Spectrum’s cable network is even more widespread, covering the whole city as well as suburbs like Sun Prairie and Fitchburg. It also provides internet in smaller villages and towns in the outskirts of the county.

    Frontier‘s DSL network covers parts of Madison, including areas along the Southwest Commuter Path and around the intersection of Verona Road and the West Beltline Highway. Frontier’s network also stretches out across Dane County going north, south, and east—from the city of Monona out to Deerfield, Oregon, and parts of DeForest.

    CenturyLink doesn’t cover the city limits, nor parts of popular suburbs like McFarland or Middleton. But it does pop up in the villages of DeForest, Waunakee, Windsor, and other areas north of Lake Mendota.

    Viasat and HughesNet hook up satellite internet to rural areas—though, by the looks of it, rural internet users will likely also find coverage by much faster (and cheaper) DSL or cable networks.

    Type in your zip code below to see which internet providers are available in your neighborhood.

    How to get free internet (Wi-Fi) in Madison

    For folks who can’t afford high-end internet packages or need free Wi-Fi away from home, there’s free, high-speed internet at nine public libraries across the city. The connections are available wirelessly and from library computers.

    The city also provides fiber-optic service at 14 community and cultural centers, including the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s east side and Boys & Girls Clubs branches in Bram’s Addition and Fitchburg. This is a great way to provide the fastest connections possible to the people of Madison, especially in underserved areas.

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    Customer reviews of internet providers in Madison

    Featured customer reviews

    Spectrum

    “The service was good—a little expensive but good. Once I hit the second year of service, my bill went up an extra $20 a month.”

    –Heather R.

    actual customer Verified User

    AT&T

    “AT&T has provided us with the worst customer service experience of my life. Nine months now of ongoing phone calls.”

    –Matt T.

     

    Frontier

    “Great product at a good price. I have the High Speed Internet and run multiple devices wireless.”

    –Mark B.

     

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    Customer reviews of internet providers in Madison

    Spectrum

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    Laura M | 07-09-2024

    Verified User

    Customer service is incredibly difficult to deal with. I've only called a few times over the last decade, but every time it is such a pain. I really just need them to disconnect my service on the date I need it disconnected and move on with my life. They have wasted almost an hour trying to convince me to stay. It's absurd. Just do what the customer wants so we can all move on.

    Was this review helpful? Yes 3 No 0

    Spectrum

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    Brandie R | 06-12-2024

    My Internet goes out, half the time loses its connection. My price has went up so high. The only offers they have are for new customers, which is ridiculous. The customer service is a joke

    Was this review helpful? Yes 3 No 0

    AT&T

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    Dennis H | 06-10-2024

    No fiber available, phone line connection at 25 Meg for internet and streaming their tv package. Horrible and slow, always buffering. Don’t sign up for this, it’s a scam.

    Was this review helpful? Yes 4 No 1
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