Best Internet Providers in Douglas County, WI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Douglas County, WI
Douglas County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Douglas County.
Ranks compare Douglas County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Douglas County, WI at a Glance
Douglas County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Douglas County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Douglas County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Douglas County 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 Douglas County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 79.69% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Douglas County?
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 Douglas County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- ConnectSuperior - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AirFiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Norvado - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Douglas County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Douglas County's report card score is 66th of 72 and its connectivity index is 38th of 72.
| Measure | Douglas County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 24.5% | 69th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 875 Mbps | 61st of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | Tied 51st of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 40th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 41st of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 17th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 41st of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 32nd of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 38th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $77,112 | 32nd of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 17th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 24.5% of homes in Douglas County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Douglas County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,112 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Douglas County Compares to Its Neighbors
Douglas County has 8 neighbors, 4 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Lake County, MN has the most homes with fiber (95.8%) and Washburn County the fewest (26.3%); Douglas County has 24.5%.
Map of Douglas County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Douglas County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County (this page) | 44,295 | 24.5% | 875 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| St. Louis County, MN | 200,231 | 36.4% | 1,231 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 48/100 |
| Carlton County, MN | 36,207 | 47.7% | 976 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Pine County, MN | 28,876 | 69.6% | 1,464 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Sawyer County | 18,074 | 45.0% | 915 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Washburn County | 16,623 | 26.3% | 789 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Burnett County | 16,526 | 87.5% | 758 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 39/100 |
| Bayfield County | 16,220 | 71.1% | 976 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 54/100 |
| Lake County, MN | 10,905 | 95.8% | 2,770 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 45/100 |
Internet in Douglas County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 14.3% of homes in Lake Nebagamon to 91.1% in Maple; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 54836 (Foxboro) to 59.2% in 54864 (Poplar). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Douglas County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior | 29,456 | 21.5% | 1,031 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 47/100 |
| Solon Springs | 2,377 | 29.8% | 732 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 47/100 |
| Lake Nebagamon | 1,993 | 14.3% | 718 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 42/100 |
| South Range | 1,781 | 41.1% | 711 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Gordon | 1,447 | 16.5% | 232 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 37/100 |
| Poplar | 1,388 | 66.0% | 698 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Maple | 1,118 | 91.1% | 925 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 50/100 |
| Foxboro | 699 | 0.0% | 56 Mbps | 2.5 | F | 27/100 |
| Brule | 689 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Oliver | 544 | 0.0% | 859 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 28/100 |
| Wascott | 530 | 11.9% | 172 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 51/100 |
| Hawthorne | 504 | 78.8% | 832 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 55/100 |
| Cutter | 415 | 0.0% | 495 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 55/100 |
| Dedham | 383 | 0.0% | 83 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 33/100 |
| Waino | 341 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 45/100 |
| Wentworth | 262 | 0.0% | 65 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 51/100 |
| Patzau | 201 | 0.0% | 36 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 25/100 |
| Hillcrest | 156 | 23.7% | 261 Mbps | 2.1 | D- | 50/100 |
| Dewey | 142 | 0.0% | 82 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 31/100 |
| Itasca | 95 | 0.0% | 441 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 44/100 |
| Moose Junction | 37 | 0.0% | 64 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 26/100 |
ZIP codes in Douglas County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54880 (Superior) | 30,380 | 20.9% | 1,016 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 47/100 |
| 54874 (South Range) | 3,665 | 33.8% | 570 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 43/100 |
| 54873 (Solon Springs) | 3,092 | 37.4% | 720 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 46/100 |
| 54849 (Lake Nebagamon) | 1,960 | 15.2% | 734 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 42/100 |
| 54864 (Poplar) | 1,374 | 59.2% | 622 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 55/100 |
| 54838 (Gordon) | 1,301 | 12.9% | 199 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 43/100 |
| 54836 (Foxboro) | 1,064 | 0.0% | 65 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 26/100 |
| 54854 (Maple) | 981 | 96.5% | 980 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 54/100 |
| 54820 (Brule) | 840 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 48/100 |
| 54842 (Hawthorne) | 187 | 70.6% | 826 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 58/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Douglas County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Douglas County
| ConnectSuperior | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Norvado | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Fidium Fiber | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AirFiber (Arizona) | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Douglas County Internet Providers
Based on 139 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Douglas County 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 60.6% coverage in Douglas County.
At a national level, based on 3524 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 Douglas County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Douglas County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectSuperior | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Douglas County
Based on data reported by Douglas County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Douglas County. 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 | Douglas County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectSuperior | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Douglas County?
Of the providers in Douglas County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Douglas County 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Douglas County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Douglas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Douglas County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (0) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AirFiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| ConnectSuperior | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Douglas County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Spectrum Fiber in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
12.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.3% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ConnectSuperior Fiber in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
ConnectSuperior offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, ConnectSuperior Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Norvado Fiber in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Norvado offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Norvado Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AirFiber Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
68.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
AirFiber (Arizona) offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.9% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, AirFiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Spectrum Cable in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
67.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 67.6% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Douglas County?
Brightspeed DSL in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 91.0% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 32 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Douglas County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Douglas County, WI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.1% of Douglas County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
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 Douglas County?
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 Douglas County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Douglas County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Douglas County, available to 91.0% 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.