11 Best Internet Providers in DeForest, WI
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DeForest ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,191 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 |
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Real DeForest Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
DeForest has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in DeForest.
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DeForest has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in DeForest.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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TDS
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Brightspeed
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Above are the top 4 providers in DeForest, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 DeForest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in DeForest, WI?
Frontier Communications is the best internet provider in DeForest based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Frontier Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in DeForest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Frontier Communications is an option for 2.13% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in DeForest, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in DeForest
Local, State, and National Ratings for all DeForest Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | DeForest Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | 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 | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 146 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Frontier Communications is the best internet service provider for DeForest residents. Frontier Communications was rated at an average of 2.25 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 2.60 out of 5 stars and 96.4% coverage in DeForest.
At a national level, based on 3961 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 DeForest?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 DeForest?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 DeForest
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| UpNet WI | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in DeForest
| ISP / Tech Type | DeForest Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | 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 | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by DeForest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in DeForest. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,224 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in DeForest?
Wisconsin customers rate Frontier Communications 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.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s DeForest customers with an average price rating of 2.20 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in DeForest, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in DeForest
| ISP / Tech Type | DeForest Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (5) | (94) | (1738) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | 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 | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
DeForest 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 DeForest below, including the metrics used and how DeForest compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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DeForest | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in DeForest that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 96.19% | 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. | 1,191 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 DeForest. | 8.8 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 16% | 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. | 97% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 95% | 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. | 88% | 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. | 88% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
DeForest ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in DeForest is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in DeForest is high with a score of 84 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in DeForest have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The DeForest 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.
95% of DeForest households have an internet connection despite having 99.97% availability. 88% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 88% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 88% subscribe to it. A very large amount of DeForest 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 DeForest?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
How Much Speed does a DeForest Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in DeForest is 2.6, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. DeForest's average household income is $109,448 which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
DeForest also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 DeForest has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, DeForest households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in DeForest?
TDS Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,225 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 91.4% of DeForest homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,225 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber.
Brightspeed Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
999 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 14.5% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 999 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in DeForest from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.4% of DeForest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.4% of DeForest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
UpNet WI Fiber in DeForest, WI
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
915 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fiber service to 1.0% of DeForest homes. Across the city, UpNet WI Fiber has speeds up to 915 Mbps, with speeds from 600 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 200 and as high as 400, with an average of 358 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in DeForest?
Spectrum Cable in DeForest, WI
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.0% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in DeForest?
Brightspeed DSL in DeForest, WI
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 83.6% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 26 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in DeForest from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in DeForest, WI
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 2.9% of DeForest homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 54 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in DeForest from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in DeForest, WI
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 2.9% of DeForest homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 54 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in DeForest from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in DeForest, WI
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.1% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in DeForest?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of DeForest homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
89 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of DeForest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 89 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of DeForest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of DeForest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of DeForest homes. Across the city, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in DeForest, WI
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of DeForest homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in DeForest?
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 DeForest is Frontier.
- 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 DeForest is Frontier.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in DeForest, 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 DeForest compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how DeForest 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 DeForest's B+ ISP Report Card and 84 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100