Best Internet Providers in Capitol, Madison, WI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Capitol, Madison, WI
Capitol has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Capitol.
Ranks compare Capitol with the 26 neighborhoods in Madison.
The Best Internet in Capitol, Madison, WI at a Glance
Capitol 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Capitol ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Capitol, Madison, WI?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Capitol based on 138 Wisconsin customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Capitol?
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 Capitol, Madison
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- LiteWire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- ResTech - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Four Lakes Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- UpNet WI - fixed wireless coverage map
How Capitol Compares to the Rest of Madison
Capitol's report card score is 22nd of 26 and its connectivity index is 26th of 26.
| Measure | Capitol | Rank among neighborhoods in Madison | Madison | Dane County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.0% | 16th of 26 | 75.1% | 79.1% | 71.5% | Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar and Sunset Village (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,496 Mbps | 24th of 26 | 3,060 Mbps | 3,286 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar and Sunset Village (5,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.2 | Tied 8th of 26 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 7.1 | McClellan Park (10.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | Tied 22nd of 26 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.7 | McClellan Park and South Campus (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | 23rd of 26 | 19% | 20% | 15% | Sunset Village (33%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 11th of 26 | 97% | 97% | 96% | McClellan Park and Regent and 1 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 78% | 24th of 26 | 92% | 93% | 91% | Wexford (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | 24th of 26 | 80% | 83% | 76% | Moorland-Rimrock and Wexford (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | Tied 9th of 26 | 88% | 90% | 81% | Greenbush (98%) |
| Median household income | $35,059 | 25th of 26 | $96,400 | $98,201 | $93,246 | Dudgeon-Monroe ($132,598) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 63% | 2nd of 26 | 18% | 19% | 16% | South Campus (89%) |
Fiber reaches 65.0% of homes in Capitol, against 75.1% across Madison and 79.1% across Dane County. Households in Capitol are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $35,059 (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 Capitol
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?
Spectrum Fiber in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 41.9% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,712 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 24.3% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,712 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 Capitol from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,712 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 24.3% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,712 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 Capitol from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
ResTech Fiber in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
376 Mbps
ResTech Services offers Fiber service to 19.8% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, ResTech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 376 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ResTech Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, LiteWire 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 Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
873 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 873 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 65 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
6.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.6% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?
Spectrum Cable in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.5% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?
EarthLink DSL in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 80.6% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 21 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Capitol from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Capitol, Madison, WI
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 80.6% of Capitol homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 21 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Capitol from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Capitol Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Capitol that have their own pages are all within 3 miles. Among them, Sunset Village has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and South Campus the fewest (49.0%); Capitol has 65.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol (this page) | 33,609 | 65.0% | 1,496 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 47/100 |
| Regent | 8,383 | 55.7% | 3,684 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 52/100 |
| Marquette | 7,643 | 92.9% | 4,076 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 74/100 |
| Tenney-Lapham | 6,009 | 99.8% | 4,090 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 74/100 |
| South Campus | 5,511 | 49.0% | 1,203 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar | 4,488 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 76/100 |
| Sunset Village | 3,730 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 70/100 |
| Sherman | 3,697 | 81.5% | 3,473 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Dudgeon-Monroe | 3,650 | 60.4% | 2,624 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 74/100 |
| Moorland-Rimrock | 3,502 | 57.6% | 2,694 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 79/100 |
| Greenbush | 3,437 | 71.7% | 3,312 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Capitol?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Capitol
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| ResTech Services | 1,000 |
| LiteWire | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Four Lakes Broadband | 100 |
| UpNet WI | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Capitol Internet Providers
Based on 138 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Capitol residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.23 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 83.6% coverage in Capitol.
At a national level, based on 4174 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Capitol Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Capitol, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Capitol Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Capitol
Based on data reported by Capitol ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Capitol. 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 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 | Capitol Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Capitol?
Of the providers in Capitol, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Capitol 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.
AT&T is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Capitol, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Capitol
| ISP / Tech Type | Capitol Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
Jacki A
AT&T Fixed Wireless
March 07, 2026 I have had AT&T for both phone & internet ever since starting to live on my own. For the most part I have been happy with the service as there are few interuptions to the service. My only complaint would be the actual customer service when one needs to contact them as it is difficult to get through to the right person.
John L.
Spectrum Cable
August 23, 2025 I have no problems with Spectrum's speeds, and the uptime is generally good. They've been fairly responsive to issues when I've had them, and I appreciate their willingness to have a tech come out and help even when the problem is the last portion of the line on my apartment building's property that they're not really responsible for.
However, their price (up to almost $90 a month now) is outrageous. I really wish my apartment building would band together and get a building-wide internet connection, no pun intended. It would probably be a lot cheaper. (You CAN get Spectrum to lower the price a little if you call and credibly threaten to cancel, I pay $60 a month now after doing that, but it takes some serious work and they will try to call your bluff. And even $60 a month isn't cheap!)
Overall, I'm happy with the service, but if I had another cable/fiber provider available to me I'd switch over the price in a heartbeat. I'm almost willing to try a 5G home internet solution, even if the speeds are worse.
MJ
Spectrum Cable
June 21, 2023 The price is exorbitant because they have a monopoly on the market. They throttle people all the time. It's disgusting.
A Madison, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 08, 2023 ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Capitol?
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 Capitol is Spectrum.
- 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 Capitol is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, LiteWire, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Capitol, available to 83.7% 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.