Best Internet Providers in Appleton, WI
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Appleton, WI
Appleton 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Appleton.
Ranks compare Appleton with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Appleton, WI at a Glance
Appleton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Appleton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Appleton, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Appleton 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 Appleton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.18% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Appleton?
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 Appleton
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Appleton Compares to Places Its Size
Appleton's report card score is tied 23rd of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 182nd of 305.
| Measure | Appleton | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.3% | 87th of 305 | 83.2% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 7,004 Mbps | 24th of 305 | 5,652 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9 | Tied 44th of 305 | 8.5 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 228th of 305 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 164th of 305 | 12% | 13% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 187th of 305 | 96% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 93% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 96th of 305 | 77% | 74% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 139th of 305 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $90,440 | 150th of 305 | $91,503 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 14% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 90.3% of homes in Appleton, against 83.2% across Outagamie County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Appleton are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $90,440 (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 Appleton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Appleton?
TDS Fiber in Appleton, WI
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 79.1% of Appleton homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Appleton, WI
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,896 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 44.1% of Appleton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,896 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 Appleton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Appleton, WI
Availability:
44.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,896 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 44.1% of Appleton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,896 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Appleton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Appleton, WI
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 10.9% of Appleton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Appleton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Appleton, WI
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Appleton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Appleton, WI
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.3% of Appleton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 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 city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Appleton, WI
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.3% of Appleton homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Appleton, WI
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Appleton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Appleton, WI
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Appleton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Appleton?
Spectrum Cable in Appleton, WI
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.3% of Appleton homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Appleton?
EarthLink DSL in Appleton, WI
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.0% of Appleton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Appleton from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Appleton, WI
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.0% of Appleton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Appleton from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Appleton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 77.0% of homes in 54913 to 97.0% in 54915. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Appleton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Appleton | 5,209 | 94.4% | 7,934 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 62/100 |
ZIP codes in Appleton
How Appleton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Appleton that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Combined Locks has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Greenville the fewest (38.8%); Appleton has 90.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton (this page) | 120,038 | 90.3% | 7,004 Mbps | 9 | A- | 70/100 |
| Neenah | 45,297 | 59.9% | 4,363 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 73/100 |
| Menasha | 27,753 | 91.9% | 7,253 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 65/100 |
| Kaukauna | 23,826 | 88.0% | 6,456 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 62/100 |
| Little Chute | 12,170 | 96.3% | 7,670 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 63/100 |
| Greenville | 11,221 | 38.8% | 2,436 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 81/100 |
| Kimberly | 8,014 | 99.9% | 8,000 Mbps | 9.5 | A+ | 52/100 |
| Sherwood | 3,844 | 58.4% | 3,470 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 79/100 |
| Combined Locks | 3,840 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 9.1 | A+ | 72/100 |
| Murphy Corner | 1,543 | 64.8% | 1,076 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 81/100 |
| Center Valley | 282 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 46/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Appleton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Appleton
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Appleton Internet Providers
Based on 147 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Appleton 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 98.5% coverage in Appleton.
At a national level, based on 4212 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 Appleton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Appleton, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Appleton Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Appleton
Based on data reported by Appleton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Appleton. 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 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 | Appleton Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Appleton?
Of the providers in Appleton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Appleton where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Wisconsin or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TDS is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Appleton, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Appleton
| ISP / Tech Type | Appleton Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
Ashley L
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2026 Over the years the bill has increased for assorted fees. I understand inflation but we have not gotten anything better as far as service for this increased fee. It is frustrating to see new customer prices when we've been customers for 15 years.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Appleton?
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 Appleton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Appleton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Appleton, available to 98.6% 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.