Best Internet Providers in 53523, WI
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in 53523, WI
53523 has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in 53523.
Ranks compare 53523 with the 33 Dane County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people.
The Best Internet in 53523, WI at a Glance
53523 Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
UpNet WI
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this zip are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 53523 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 53523, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in 53523 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 53523, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 85.53% of the zip.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in 53523?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in ZIP 53523
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- LiteWire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fiber coverage map
- Netwurx - fixed wireless coverage map
- UpNet WI - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Edge Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Four Lakes Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How 53523 Compares to the Rest of Dane County
53523's report card score is 22nd of 33 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 33.
| Measure | 53523 | Rank among Dane County ZIP codes of 1,000 or more people | Cambridge | Dane County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 60.7% | 25th of 33 | 53.4% | 79.1% | 71.5% | 53558 (99.1%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 1,000 Mbps | 24th of 33 | 1,000 Mbps | 3,286 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | 53558 (7,911 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 10 | 1st of 33 | 10 | 8.1 | 7.1 | Leads; next is 53527 (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 15th of 33 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 53529 and 53706 (2.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 31st of 33 | 15% | 20% | 15% | 53717 (28%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 24th of 33 | 96% | 97% | 96% | 53598 and 53717 and 1 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 21st of 33 | 93% | 93% | 91% | 53593 and 53711 (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | Tied 27th of 33 | 72% | 83% | 76% | 53593 (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 22nd of 33 | 86% | 90% | 81% | 53726 (96%) |
| Median household income | $101,240 | 17th of 33 | $102,335 | $98,201 | $93,246 | 53597 ($139,913) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 13th of 33 | 15% | 19% | 16% | 53706 (99%) |
Fiber reaches 60.7% of homes in 53523, against 53.4% across Cambridge and 79.1% across Dane County. Households in 53523 are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $101,240 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in 53523
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 53523?
Spectrum Fiber in 53523, WI
Availability:
52.8%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 52.8% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in 53523, WI
Availability:
9.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 9.8% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 53523?
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(356)
Avg. Download Speed
234 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 234 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(201)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.5% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
80.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.7% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.1% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 320 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 120, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the zip.
Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Edge Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless in 53523, WI
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 53523?
Spectrum Cable in 53523, WI
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(1720)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 69.5% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 53523?
Frontier DSL in 53523, WI
Availability:
85.4%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 85.4% of 53523 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.2 Mbps throughout the zip.
How 53523 Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 ZIP codes nearest to 53523 that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, 53527 (Cottage Grove) has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and 53594 (Waterloo) the fewest (37.5%); 53523 has 60.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53523 (this page) | 5,302 | 60.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 10 | B- | 60/100 |
| 53589 (Stoughton) | 19,799 | 91.3% | 6,498 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 67/100 |
| 53538 (Fort Atkinson) | 18,657 | 44.3% | 2,259 Mbps | 9.3 | B | 49/100 |
| 53534 (Edgerton) | 12,706 | 88.2% | 3,905 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 53527 (Cottage Grove) | 11,053 | 99.0% | 7,074 Mbps | 9.7 | A | 77/100 |
| 53549 (Jefferson) | 10,177 | 70.9% | 2,740 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 44/100 |
| 53551 (Lake Mills) | 8,996 | 48.0% | 1,024 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 70/100 |
| 53559 (Marshall) | 6,202 | 40.3% | 999 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 63/100 |
| 53594 (Waterloo) | 5,199 | 37.5% | 946 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 56/100 |
| 53531 (Deerfield) | 4,533 | 58.7% | 999 Mbps | 9.2 | B- | 67/100 |
| 53038 (Johnson Creek) | 4,326 | 79.3% | 1,302 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 53523?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 53523, the fastest internet in the zip comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 53523
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| UpNet WI | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| LiteWire | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Netwurx | 100 |
| Four Lakes Broadband | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Edge Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for 53523 Internet Providers
Based on 142 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for 53523 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 92.2% coverage in 53523.
At a national level, based on 4285 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 53523 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in 53523, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | 53523 Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Edge Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (103) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 53523
Based on data reported by 53523 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 53523. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | 53523 Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (103) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Edge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 53523?
Wisconsin customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the 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. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 53523 customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in 53523, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 53523
| ISP / Tech Type | 53523 Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Edge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1032) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (802) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (172) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (103) | (1926) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
A Appleton, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2026 A Washburn, WI Customer
Norvado Fiber
May 18, 2026 Norvado is a local internet service provider that is more affordable than the other options in my area. I am not as pleased with the speed but the price makes it worth using.
Kinsey L
Spectrum Fiber
May 17, 2026 We just moved to Wisconsin last August and had switched over from Optimum to Spectrum. We picked a lower tier plan to save on cost and have had few issues over this past year. After 6 months we did see an increase in our bill by $10 which we weren’t too happy about but are still paying less than we did at our last home. Overall, the service we get for the price is rather fair and fits our needs as a family.
A River Falls, WI Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in 53523?
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 53523 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 53523 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 53523, available to 99.7% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.