4 Best Internet Providers in Boulder Junction, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Boulder Junction, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Boulder Junction, WI?

EarthLink is the best internet provider in Boulder Junction based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, EarthLink had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Boulder Junction, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, EarthLink is an option for 28.37% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Boulder Junction

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Boulder Junction Internet Providers

Based on 125 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Boulder Junction residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 28.4% coverage in Boulder Junction.

At a national level, based on 2767 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AT&T is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.66 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Boulder Junction?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Boulder Junction

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Boulder Junction

Based on data reported by Boulder Junction ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Boulder Junction. 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 city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Boulder Junction?

Wisconsin customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.13 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Boulder Junction customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Boulder Junction

Boulder Junction 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 city 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 Boulder Junction below, including the metrics used and how Boulder Junction compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.

Boulder Junction ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Boulder Junction	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Boulder Junction that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	97.06%	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.	988 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 Boulder Junction.	2.9	7.3	6.8

 

Boulder Junction Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Boulder Junction	Wisconsin	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.1	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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%

Boulder Junction ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Boulder Junction is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Boulder Junction is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Boulder Junction have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Boulder Junction ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

89% of Boulder Junction households have an internet connection despite having 97.77% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 17% have satellite, 1% 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 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 Boulder Junction 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 Cities Compare to Boulder Junction?

How Much Speed does a Boulder Junction Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Boulder Junction is 2.1, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Boulder Junction's average household income is $69,580 which is about average for the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Boulder Junction also has 9% 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 Boulder Junction has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Boulder Junction households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Boulder Junction?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Boulder Junction?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Boulder Junction, WI.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Boulder Junction?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Boulder Junction?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Boulder Junction?

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 Boulder Junction is EarthLink.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Boulder Junction is AT&T.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Boulder Junction, 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 Boulder Junction compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Boulder Junction 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 Boulder Junction's C ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.