Best Internet Providers in Houlton, WI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Houlton, WI
Houlton has 5 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 Houlton.
Ranks compare Houlton with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Houlton, WI at a Glance
Houlton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Houlton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houlton, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Houlton 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 Houlton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Houlton?
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 Houlton Compares to Places Its Size
Houlton's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 17%.
| Measure | Houlton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | St. Croix County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.9% | top 7% | 83.2% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,021 Mbps | top 11% | 5,688 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 37% | 5.5 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 25% | top 6% | 17% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 38% | 76% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 6% | 85% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $108,525 | top 15% | $107,080 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 14% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.9% of homes in Houlton, against 83.2% across St. Croix County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Houlton are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 25% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,525 (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 Houlton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
Northwest Communications Fiber in Houlton, WI
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Fiber service to 99.9% of Houlton 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 Houlton?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Houlton, WI
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Houlton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Houlton, WI
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
259 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Houlton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 259 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Houlton, WI
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Houlton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Houlton, WI
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Houlton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Houlton, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Houlton?
EarthLink DSL in Houlton, WI
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.8% of Houlton homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Houlton, WI
Availability:
77.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.8% of Houlton homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Houlton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Houlton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Houlton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Houlton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54082 | 1,848 | 99.9% | 5,024 Mbps | 6 | A- | 72/100 |
How Houlton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Houlton that have their own pages are all within 8 miles, 6 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Burkhardt has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Lakeland, MN the fewest (0.0%); Houlton has 99.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton (this page) | 2,154 | 99.9% | 5,021 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 71/100 |
| Hudson | 27,898 | 67.5% | 5,762 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 75/100 |
| Stillwater, MN | 26,569 | 56.7% | 4,123 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 82/100 |
| Somerset | 7,683 | 99.2% | 4,991 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 76/100 |
| Oak Park Heights, MN | 5,936 | 60.6% | 5,161 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 56/100 |
| North Hudson | 4,382 | 14.9% | 2,522 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Bayport, MN | 4,059 | 60.8% | 5,144 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 68/100 |
| Grant, MN | 3,683 | 33.5% | 1,510 Mbps | 6 | C | 86/100 |
| Lakeland, MN | 1,917 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 75/100 |
| Burkhardt | 1,289 | 100.0% | 6,606 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 71/100 |
| Lakeland Shores, MN | 414 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 67/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houlton?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) 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 Houlton
| Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Houlton Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Houlton 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 93.3% coverage in Houlton.
At a national level, based on 2224 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 Houlton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Houlton, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Houlton
Based on data reported by Houlton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Northwest Communications (Wisconsin). The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Houlton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 Houlton?
Of the providers in Houlton, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Houlton 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 Houlton, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Houlton
| ISP / Tech Type | Houlton Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | 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 Houlton?
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 Houlton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Northwest Communications (Wisconsin). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Houlton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Northwest Communications (Wisconsin), and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Houlton, available to 99.9% 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.