9 Best Internet Providers in Capitol, Madison, WI

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Capitol, Madison, WI?

ResTech Services is the highest-rated internet provider in Capitol based on 129 Madison customer reviews, and ResTech Services 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Capitol, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Capitol

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Capitol Internet Providers

Based on 129 reviews from Madison internet customers, ResTech Services is the best internet service provider for Capitol residents. ResTech Services was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Madison, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 83.7% coverage in Capitol.

At a national level, based on 3726 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ResTech Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Capitol?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by ResTech Services. 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 Capitol

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	ResTech Services	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Four Lakes Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	UpNet WI	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

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 5,000 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 in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with ResTech Services. This indicates ResTech reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Capitol?

Madison customers rate ResTech Services as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

ResTech Services 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 Capitol customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Capitol

Capitol 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 neighborhood 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 Capitol below, including the metrics used and how Capitol compares to the rest of Madison and nation.

Capitol ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Capitol	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Capitol that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	58.04%	70.03%	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.	1,223 Mbps	2,548 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 Capitol.	8.9	7.6	6.8

 

Capitol Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Capitol	Wisconsin	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.9	2.3	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.	13%	17%	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.	98%	96%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	79%	92%	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%	80%	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.	83%	82%	76%

Capitol ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Capitol is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Capitol is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Capitol have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

79% of Capitol households have an internet connection despite having 83.67% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 18% 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, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Capitol 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Capitol?

How Much Speed does a Capitol Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Capitol is 1.9, which is smaller than the Madison average of 2.3 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Capitol's average household income is $33,544 which is much lower than the Madison average of $93,564 and much lower than 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.

Capitol also has 63% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Madison average of 18%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 17% of residents in Madison who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Capitol has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Capitol households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 97% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Capitol?

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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 ResTech.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ResTech Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Capitol is ResTech.
• US Cellular, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Capitol, 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 Capitol compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Capitol 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 Capitol's B ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.