15 Best Internet Providers in 53538, WI
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53538 ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,202 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real 53538 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.
53538 has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 53538.
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53538 has 15 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 53538.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 53538, 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 53538 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 53538, WI?
Edge Broadband is the best internet provider in 53538 based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Edge Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 53538, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Edge Broadband is an option for 63.63% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 53538, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 53538
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 53538 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 53538 Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 147 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Edge Broadband is the best internet service provider for 53538 residents. Edge Broadband was rated at an average of 5.00 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 97.8% coverage in 53538.
At a national level, based on 3962 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bertram Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 53538?
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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 53538?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in 53538, the fastest internet in the zip comes from TDS.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 53538
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Edge Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| LiteWire | 100 Mbps | ||
| UpNet WI | 100 Mbps | ||
| Netwurx | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 53538
| ISP / Tech Type | 53538 Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Edge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | 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 | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 53538 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 53538. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 53538?
Wisconsin customers rate Edge Broadband 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.
Edge Broadband 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 53538 customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 53538, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 53538
| ISP / Tech Type | 53538 Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Broadband | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
53538 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 53538 below, including the metrics used and how 53538 compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 53538 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 38.00% | 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. | 2,202 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 53538. | 9.4 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 69% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
53538 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 53538 is B, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 53538 is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 53538 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 53538 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.
91% of 53538 households have an internet connection despite having 99.93% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 53538 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 53538?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a 53538 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 53538 is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 53538's average household income is $83,526 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.
53538 also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower 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 53538 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 53538 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 53538?
Spectrum Fiber in 53538, WI
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.1% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in 53538, WI
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 17.3% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Edge Broadband Fiber in 53538, WI
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Edge Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.5% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Edge Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in 53538, WI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 1.2% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 53538?
Spectrum Cable in 53538, WI
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 84.6% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 53538?
EarthLink DSL in 53538, WI
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 68.2% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 35 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 53538 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 53538, WI
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 68.2% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 35 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 53538 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in 53538, WI
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.9% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 10, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the zip.
Frontier DSL in 53538, WI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 53538?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the zip.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
77.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.0% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Edge Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Edge Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
56.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.2% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.0% of 53538 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 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 30, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the zip.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in 53538, WI
Availability:
15.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.3% of 53538 homes. Across the zip, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 53538?
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 53538 is Edge Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 53538 is Edge Broadband.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 53538, 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 53538 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 53538 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 53538's B ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100