Best Internet Providers in Eau Claire, WI
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Eau Claire, WI
Eau Claire has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Eau Claire.
Ranks compare Eau Claire with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Eau Claire, WI at a Glance
Eau Claire Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Eau Claire ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eau Claire, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Eau Claire?
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 Eau Claire
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- West Wisconsin Telcom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Eau Claire Compares to Places Its Size
Eau Claire's report card score is tied 535th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 598th of 749.
| Measure | Eau Claire | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 62.8% | 539th of 749 | 66.7% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,691 Mbps | 201st of 749 | 4,387 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 545th of 749 | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 405th of 749 | 13% | 13% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 625th of 749 | 93% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 561st of 749 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | Tied 495th of 749 | 73% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 468th of 749 | 80% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $77,815 | 505th of 749 | $80,762 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 84th of 749 | 18% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 62.8% of homes in Eau Claire, against 66.7% across Eau Claire County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Eau Claire are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,815 (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 Eau Claire
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eau Claire?
TDS Fiber in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
50.7%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 50.7% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom offers Fiber service to 6.1% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eau Claire?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
245 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 245 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
80.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.9% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eau Claire?
Spectrum Cable in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.8% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eau Claire?
EarthLink DSL in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 56.8% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 56.8% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Eau Claire, WI
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.7% of Eau Claire homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Eau Claire by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 11.9% of homes in Randall Park to 100.0% in North Side Hill. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Eau Claire
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Ward | 5,816 | 42.7% | 7,127 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 40/100 |
| Randall Park | 4,860 | 11.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 54/100 |
| East Hill | 4,475 | 99.0% | 7,876 Mbps | 8 | A | 41/100 |
| North Side Hill | 3,441 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8 | A | 45/100 |
| Putnam Heights | 3,369 | 70.8% | 5,976 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 77/100 |
ZIP codes in Eau Claire
How Eau Claire Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Eau Claire that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Tilden has the most homes with fiber (89.9%) and Lake Hallie the fewest (64.4%); Eau Claire has 62.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire (this page) | 84,071 | 62.8% | 4,691 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 58/100 |
| Chippewa Falls | 24,522 | 71.0% | 5,022 Mbps | 7 | B | 56/100 |
| Altoona | 9,085 | 89.8% | 7,102 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Lake Hallie | 8,028 | 64.4% | 5,026 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 58/100 |
| Elk Mound | 4,738 | 86.0% | 1,332 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 79/100 |
| Eleva | 4,111 | 88.4% | 999 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 64/100 |
| Fall Creek | 4,051 | 64.7% | 1,422 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 68/100 |
| Tilden | 1,076 | 89.9% | 2,354 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 56/100 |
| Falls City | 902 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Lake Wissota | 591 | 100.0% | 1,964 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Hallie | 433 | 100.0% | 1,790 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eau Claire?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 Eau Claire
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| West Wisconsin Telcom | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Eau Claire Internet Providers
Based on 152 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Eau Claire 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 88.4% coverage in Eau Claire.
At a national level, based on 4288 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 Eau Claire Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Eau Claire Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (2) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eau Claire
Based on data reported by Eau Claire ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Eau Claire. 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.
However, 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 | Eau Claire Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eau Claire?
Of the providers in Eau Claire, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Eau Claire 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. TDS is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Eau Claire
| ISP / Tech Type | Eau Claire Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Eau Claire?
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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Eau Claire is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Eau Claire, available to 94.5% 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.