8 Best Internet Providers in 53516, WI
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| 53516 ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,443 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real 53516 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.
53516 has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 53516.
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53516 has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in 53516.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in 53516, 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 53516 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 53516, WI?
Comelec Internet Services is the highest-rated internet provider in 53516 based on 24 Wisconsin customer reviews, and Comelec Internet Services has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 53516, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 53516
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 53516 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 53516 Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 24 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Comelec Internet Services is the best internet service provider for 53516 residents. Comelec Internet Services was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 3.4% coverage in 53516.
At a national level, based on 1146 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Comelec Internet Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.56 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 53516?
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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 53516?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Comelec Internet Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 53516
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| LiteWire | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 53516
| ISP / Tech Type | 53516 Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 53516 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 53516. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,481 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 Comelec Internet Services. This indicates Comelec Internet Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 53516?
Wisconsin customers rate Comelec Internet Services 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.
Comelec Internet Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 53516 customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 53516, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 53516
| ISP / Tech Type | 53516 Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
53516 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 53516 below, including the metrics used and how 53516 compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 53516 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 48.36% | 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. | 3,443 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 53516. | 4.2 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 14% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 60% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
53516 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 53516 is C+, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 53516 is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 53516 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 53516 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.
86% of 53516 households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 1% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of 53516 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 53516?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
How Much Speed does a 53516 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 53516 is 2.4, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 53516's average household income is $88,545 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
53516 also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 53516 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 53516 households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% 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 53516?
TDS Fiber in 53516, WI
TDS offers Fiber service to 47.8% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 6,995 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 53516 from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in 53516, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 12.1% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 53516?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in 53516, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 53516?
TDS DSL in 53516, WI
TDS offers DSL service to 80.5% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, TDS DSL has speeds up to 79 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 13 Mbps throughout the zip. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 53516 from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in 53516, WI
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.5% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 53516?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 6.1 Mbps throughout the zip.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.2% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 53516, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.4% of 53516 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which ISP Should You Choose in 53516?
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 53516 is Comelec Internet Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Comelec Internet Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 53516 is Comelec Internet Services.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bug Tussel Wireless has the broadest coverage in 53516, 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 53516 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 53516 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 53516's C+ ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
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