Best Internet Providers in Excelsior, WI
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Excelsior, WI
Excelsior has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Excelsior.
Ranks compare Excelsior with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Excelsior, WI at a Glance
Excelsior Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Excelsior ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Excelsior, WI?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Excelsior based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Excelsior, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Brightspeed is an option for 31.15% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Excelsior?
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.
How Excelsior Compares to Places Its Size
Excelsior's report card score is in the top 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Excelsior | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Richland County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 100.0% | top 1% | 84.8% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 2,816 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 3.8 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | top 20% | 9% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 82% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 58% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | top 50% | 69% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,515 | top 47% | $66,670 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 100.0% of homes in Excelsior, against 84.8% across Richland County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Excelsior are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,515 (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 Excelsior
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Excelsior, WI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative 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 Excelsior?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, WI
Availability:
54.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.9% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Excelsior, WI
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Excelsior, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Excelsior?
Brightspeed DSL in Excelsior, WI
Availability:
31.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 31.1% of Excelsior homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Excelsior by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Excelsior
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Excelsior
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Excelsior Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Excelsior that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Blue River has the most homes with fiber (91.8%) and Boscobel the fewest (78.8%); Excelsior has 100.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior (this page) | 122 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 43/100 |
| Boscobel | 4,463 | 78.8% | 1,712 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 36/100 |
| Blue River | 1,297 | 91.8% | 957 Mbps | 2 | C- | 36/100 |
| Rolling Ground | 223 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Bosstown | 214 | 97.7% | 986 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 32/100 |
| Plugtown | 209 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Five Points | 186 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 22/100 |
| Mount Zion | 149 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Boaz | 129 | 95.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C- | 23/100 |
| Byrds Creek | 107 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Westport | 93 | 79.6% | 870 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 26/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative 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 Excelsior
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Excelsior Internet Providers
Based on 7 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Excelsior residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 2.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 418 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Brightspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.09 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Excelsior Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Excelsior, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Excelsior
Based on data reported by Excelsior ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Excelsior. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Excelsior?
Of the providers in Excelsior, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Excelsior 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.
Brightspeed is rated 2.40 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Excelsior, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Excelsior
| ISP / Tech Type | Excelsior Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (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 Excelsior?
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 Excelsior is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Excelsior is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Excelsior, available to 100.0% 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.