7 Best Internet Providers in 53216, WI
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| 53216 ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,640 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 7 | |
| Real 53216 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
53216 has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 53216.
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53216 has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 53216.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 53216, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 53216 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 53216, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 53216 based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 53216, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.96% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 53216, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 53216
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 53216 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 53216 Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 128 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 53216 residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in 53216.
At a national level, based on 3729 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, PCs for People is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.76 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 53216?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 53216?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 53216
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| PCs for People | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 53216
| ISP / Tech Type | 53216 Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 53216 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 53216. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,452 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 53216?
Wisconsin customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 53216 customers with an average price rating of 3.13 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 53216, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 53216
| ISP / Tech Type | 53216 Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
53216 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 53216 below, including the metrics used and how 53216 compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 53216 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 79.42% | 57.90% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 3,640 Mbps | 2,751 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 53216. | 8.4 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 68% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 68% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
53216 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 53216 is B+, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 53216 is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 53216 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 53216 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of 53216 households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 53216 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 53216?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a 53216 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 53216 is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 53216's average household income is $47,491 which is much lower than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
53216 also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 12% of residents in Wisconsin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 53216 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 53216 households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 53216?
EarthLink Fiber in 53216, WI
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 79.4% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,325 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 53216 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 53216, WI
AT&T offers Fiber service to 79.4% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,325 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 53216 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 53216?
Spectrum Cable in 53216, WI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.8% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 53216?
EarthLink DSL in 53216, WI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.4% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 53216 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 53216, WI
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.4% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 53216 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 53216?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.7% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 315 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the zip.
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in 53216, WI
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.0% of 53216 homes. Across the zip, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 53216?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 53216 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 53216 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 53216, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 53216 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 53216 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 53216's B+ ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
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