12 Best Internet Providers in Eau Claire County, WI

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eau Claire County, WI?

Astrea is the highest-rated internet provider in Eau Claire County based on 143 Wisconsin customer reviews, and Astrea 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 Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Eau Claire County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eau Claire County Internet Providers

Based on 143 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Astrea is the best internet service provider for Eau Claire County residents. Astrea was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Bloomer Broadband wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 2.7% coverage in Eau Claire County.

At a national level, based on 3805 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Astrea is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eau Claire County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astrea. 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 Eau Claire County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Bloomer Broadband	2,500 Mbps
	TCC Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Astrea	1,000 Mbps
	West Wisconsin Telcom	1,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eau Claire County

Based on data reported by Eau Claire County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Eau Claire County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astrea. This indicates Astrea reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eau Claire County?

Wisconsin customers rate Astrea 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.

Astrea received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Bloomer Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Eau Claire County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Eau Claire County

Eau Claire County 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 county 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 Eau Claire County below, including the metrics used and how Eau Claire County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.

Eau Claire County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eau Claire County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	57.23%	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.	3,818 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 Eau Claire County.	5.7	7.3	6.8

 

Eau Claire County Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Eau Claire County	Wisconsin	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	12%	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.	90%	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.	74%	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.	76%	74%	76%

Eau Claire County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Eau Claire County is B-, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eau Claire County is high with a score of 60 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eau Claire County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

90% of Eau Claire County households have an internet connection despite having 96.85% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of Eau Claire County 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 Counties Compare to Eau Claire County?

How Much Speed does a Eau Claire County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eau Claire County is 2.4, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Eau Claire County's average household income is $78,331 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Eau Claire County also has 19% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Eau Claire County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Eau Claire County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% 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 Eau Claire County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eau Claire County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire County is Astrea.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astrea may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Eau Claire County is Astrea.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Eau Claire County, 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 Eau Claire County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Eau Claire County 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 Eau Claire County's B- ISP Report Card and 60 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.