Best Internet Providers in Hayward, WI
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hayward, WI
Hayward has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hayward.
Ranks compare Hayward with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hayward, WI at a Glance
Hayward Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
CenturyLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Norvado
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 Hayward ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hayward, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hayward 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 Hayward, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.81% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hayward?
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 Hayward
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Norvado - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Mosaic Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Norvado - dsl coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Hayward Compares to Places Its Size
Hayward's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Hayward | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 26.0% | bottom 23% | 45.0% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 843 Mbps | bottom 13% | 915 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 22% | 3.6 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 13% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 66% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 75% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,321 | bottom 23% | $62,948 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 26.0% of homes in Hayward, against 45.0% across Sawyer County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Hayward are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,321 (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 Hayward
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayward?
Norvado Fiber in Hayward, WI
Availability:
14.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Norvado offers Fiber service to 14.4% of Hayward homes. Across the city, Norvado Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Hayward, WI
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.2% of Hayward homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mosaic Technologies Fiber in Hayward, WI
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mosaic Technologies offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Hayward homes. Across the city, Mosaic Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayward?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hayward, WI
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Hayward homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.6 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hayward, WI
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Hayward homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hayward, WI
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Hayward homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hayward?
Spectrum Cable in Hayward, WI
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 73.1% of Hayward homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hayward?
CenturyLink DSL in Hayward, WI
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 97.9% of Hayward homes. Across the city, CenturyLink 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Norvado DSL in Hayward, WI
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
95 Mbps
Norvado offers DSL service to 38.1% of Hayward homes. Across the city, Norvado DSL has speeds up to 95 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 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hayward by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hayward has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hayward
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hayward
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54843 | 12,675 | 29.8% | 819 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 42/100 |
How Hayward Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hayward that have their own pages are all within 15 miles. Among them, Stone Lake has the most homes with fiber (54.0%) and Springbrook the fewest (0.0%); Hayward has 26.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward (this page) | 8,941 | 26.0% | 843 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Stone Lake | 1,436 | 54.0% | 1,354 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 45/100 |
| Springbrook | 1,405 | 0.0% | 58 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 34/100 |
| Phipps | 1,207 | 39.5% | 900 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 37/100 |
| Stanberry | 1,001 | 40.1% | 643 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 44/100 |
| Seeleys | 726 | 43.8% | 484 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 46/100 |
| Northwoods Beach | 594 | 49.8% | 1,083 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 48/100 |
| Couderay | 499 | 35.9% | 397 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 40/100 |
| Chief Lake | 220 | 20.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 41/100 |
| Reserve | 114 | 1.8% | 553 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 34/100 |
| New Post | 114 | 37.7% | 430 Mbps | 2 | D | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayward?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hayward
| Mosaic Technologies | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Norvado | 1,000 |
| Bevcomm | 1,000 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hayward Internet Providers
Based on 135 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hayward 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 41.0% coverage in Hayward.
At a national level, based on 3545 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 Hayward Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hayward, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayward Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hayward
Based on data reported by Hayward ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hayward. 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 | Hayward 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hayward?
Of the providers in Hayward, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hayward 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 Hayward, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hayward
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayward 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 | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (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 Hayward?
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 Hayward 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 Hayward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CenturyLink has the broadest coverage in Hayward, available to 97.9% 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.