Best Internet Providers in Forest, WI
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Forest, WI
Forest has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Forest.
Ranks compare Forest with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Forest, WI at a Glance
Forest Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
NexGen Connected
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Customer Rating
Fiber
CenturyLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Forest ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Forest, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Forest 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 Forest, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.91% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Forest?
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 Forest
How Forest Compares to Places Its Size
Forest's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 40%.
| Measure | Forest | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.8% | top 23% | 83.2% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,323 Mbps | top 30% | 5,688 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.7 | top 40% | 5.5 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 17% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 76% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,816 | top 13% | $107,080 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 99.8% of homes in Forest, against 83.2% across St. Croix County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Forest are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,816 (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 Forest
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
NexGen Connected Fiber in Forest, WI
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NexGen Connected offers Fiber service to 98.3% of Forest homes. Across the city, NexGen Connected Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Forest, WI
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Fiber service to 8.1% of Forest homes. Across the city, Northwest Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forest, WI
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of Forest homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forest, WI
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Forest homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forest, WI
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Forest homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forest, WI
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Forest homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Forest, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Forest?
CenturyLink DSL in Forest, WI
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 44.0% of Forest homes. Across the city, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Forest by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Forest
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Forest
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Forest Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Forest that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Clear Lake has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Glenwood City the fewest (90.2%); Forest has 99.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest (this page) | 595 | 99.8% | 1,323 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 45/100 |
| Glenwood City | 2,640 | 90.2% | 2,312 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Clear Lake | 2,497 | 100.0% | 1,485 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 51/100 |
| Downing | 984 | 95.5% | 962 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 36/100 |
| Deer Park | 964 | 99.5% | 4,887 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 52/100 |
| Reeve | 884 | 100.0% | 2,386 Mbps | 2.4 | B- | 49/100 |
| Little Falls | 827 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 71/100 |
| Richardson | 386 | 100.0% | 4,834 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Emerald | 322 | 88.2% | 1,504 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Stanton | 314 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Jewett | 303 | 100.0% | 3,053 Mbps | 3.6 | B | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Forest?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from NexGen Connected.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Forest
| Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| NexGen Connected | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Forest Internet Providers
Based on 35 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Forest 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 68.6% coverage in Forest.
At a national level, based on 2408 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 Forest Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Forest, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Forest
Based on data reported by Forest ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through NexGen Connected. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Forest. 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 NexGen Connected. This indicates NexGen Connected reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NexGen Connected | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Forest?
Of the providers in Forest, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Forest 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 Forest, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Forest
| ISP / Tech Type | Forest Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (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 Forest?
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 Forest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be NexGen Connected. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, NexGen Connected may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Forest is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, NexGen Connected, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Forest, available to 98.3% 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.