Best Internet Providers in Madison, WI
All 16 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Madison, WI
Madison has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Madison.
Ranks compare Madison with the 45 US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Madison, WI at a Glance
Madison Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Madison ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Madison, WI?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Madison based on 158 Wisconsin customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Madison?
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 Madison
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- LiteWire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- MHTC - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- UpNet WI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Four Lakes Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- ResTech - fiber coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- MHTC - dsl coverage map
- Netwurx - fixed wireless coverage map
- MHTC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Madison Compares to Places Its Size
Madison's report card score is tied 24th of 45 and its connectivity index is tied 19th of 45.
| Measure | Madison | Rank among US major cities (500,000 to 999,999 people) | Dane County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.1% | 23rd of 45 | 79.1% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Bridgeport, CT (97.3%) |
| Average top speed | 3,060 Mbps | 37th of 45 | 3,286 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Chattanooga, TN (17,261 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 21st of 45 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Albuquerque, NM (9.7) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 43rd of 45 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Provo, UT (3.5) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | Tied 5th of 45 | 20% | 13% | 15% | Chapel Hill, NC (23%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 5th of 45 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Provo, UT (99%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 15th of 45 | 93% | 91% | 91% | Colorado Springs, CO and Ogden, UT (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 10th of 45 | 83% | 74% | 76% | Provo, UT (84%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 4th of 45 | 90% | 80% | 81% | Provo, UT (94%) |
| Median household income | $96,400 | 13th of 45 | $98,201 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Bridgeport, CT ($136,343) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 7th of 45 | 19% | 15% | 16% | Provo, UT (26%) |
Fiber reaches 75.1% of homes in Madison, against 79.1% across Dane County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Madison are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,400 (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 Madison
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
TDS Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
3,792 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 3,792 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Madison from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,603 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 23.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,603 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
23.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,603 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 23.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,603 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Madison from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 19.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
6,948 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Madison homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,948 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
MHTC Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
MHTC offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Madison homes. Across the city, MHTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ResTech Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
449 Mbps
ResTech Services offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Madison homes. Across the city, ResTech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 449 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for ResTech Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
273 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Madison homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 273 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.9% of Madison homes. Across the city, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 20, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
51.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 20, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
30.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 400, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Madison homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, Four Lakes Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 94 Mbps, with speeds from 30 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
MHTC Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
MHTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, MHTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
Spectrum Cable in Madison, WI
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.7% of Madison homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
EarthLink DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.7% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 61 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madison from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.7% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 61 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 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 18.7% of Madison homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Madison from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 8.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.4% of Madison homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
MHTC DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
MHTC offers DSL service to 1.6% of Madison homes. Across the city, MHTC DSL has speeds up to 86 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 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Madison by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 38.0% of homes in Ridgewood to 100.0% in Sunset Village; by ZIP code, from 58.3% in 53726 to 89.3% in 53717. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Madison
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol | 33,609 | 65.0% | 1,496 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 47/100 |
| Regent | 8,383 | 55.7% | 3,684 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 52/100 |
| Marquette | 7,643 | 92.9% | 4,076 Mbps | 9.6 | A- | 74/100 |
| Tenney-Lapham | 6,009 | 99.8% | 4,090 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 74/100 |
| South Campus | 5,511 | 49.0% | 1,203 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 52/100 |
| McClellan Park | 4,898 | 82.5% | 3,713 Mbps | 10.7 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Meadowood | 4,645 | 75.0% | 3,536 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahar | 4,488 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 76/100 |
| Dunn's Marsh | 4,471 | 57.2% | 3,297 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 66/100 |
| Elvehjem | 4,457 | 52.0% | 2,955 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 78/100 |
| Ridgewood | 4,238 | 38.0% | 2,520 Mbps | 7 | B- | 51/100 |
| Bluff Acres | 4,008 | 55.6% | 2,995 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 66/100 |
| Stone Meadows | 3,816 | 98.6% | 3,415 Mbps | 9.4 | A | 85/100 |
| Prairie Hills | 3,800 | 43.1% | 2,723 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 84/100 |
| Midvale Heights | 3,737 | 56.5% | 3,227 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 83/100 |
| Sunset Village | 3,730 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 70/100 |
| Sherman | 3,697 | 81.5% | 3,473 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Dudgeon-Monroe | 3,650 | 60.4% | 2,624 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 74/100 |
| Heistand | 3,558 | 86.6% | 4,251 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 73/100 |
| Moorland-Rimrock | 3,502 | 57.6% | 2,694 Mbps | 9.6 | B | 79/100 |
| Westhaven Trails | 3,455 | 93.2% | 3,179 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 83/100 |
| Wexford | 3,446 | 76.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 84/100 |
| Greenbush | 3,437 | 71.7% | 3,312 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Eastmorland | 3,424 | 96.7% | 4,866 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 54/100 |
| Hill Farms-University Neighborh | 3,225 | 88.5% | 4,040 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 69/100 |
| Glendale | 3,000 | 84.3% | 4,029 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 70/100 |
ZIP codes in Madison
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53711 | 51,210 | 68.7% | 4,075 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 78/100 |
| 53704 | 47,058 | 68.9% | 3,454 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 65/100 |
| 53703 | 38,133 | 83.1% | 2,205 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 53719 | 32,390 | 83.4% | 2,561 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 53705 | 24,851 | 86.2% | 3,888 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 65/100 |
| 53713 | 23,318 | 66.7% | 2,426 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 67/100 |
| 53716 | 19,049 | 87.4% | 3,839 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 74/100 |
| 53718 | 16,913 | 72.3% | 4,150 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 78/100 |
| 53715 | 16,606 | 48.7% | 2,609 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 59/100 |
| 53714 | 16,345 | 71.3% | 3,691 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 53717 | 13,181 | 89.3% | 999 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 74/100 |
| 53726 | 5,272 | 58.3% | 3,331 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 62/100 |
| 53706 | 4,641 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 31/100 |
How Madison Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Madison that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Monona has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Fitchburg the fewest (66.9%); Madison has 75.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison metro area (this page) | 680,796 | 75.1% | 3,060 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Fitchburg | 30,648 | 66.9% | 4,131 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 73/100 |
| Middleton | 29,343 | 93.2% | 1,379 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 76/100 |
| Verona | 27,026 | 91.6% | 2,256 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 82/100 |
| Waunakee | 19,352 | 89.8% | 1,101 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 85/100 |
| McFarland | 13,289 | 98.1% | 7,671 Mbps | 7.7 | A | 82/100 |
| Monona | 8,701 | 99.8% | 3,678 Mbps | 10.2 | A | 69/100 |
| Windsor | 5,332 | 94.6% | 1,400 Mbps | 9.1 | B+ | 82/100 |
| Shorewood Hills | 2,312 | 94.7% | 4,881 Mbps | 9.7 | A- | 83/100 |
| Maple Bluff | 1,626 | 97.8% | 4,355 Mbps | 9.2 | A | 85/100 |
| Ashton Corners | 225 | 46.2% | 643 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madison?
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 Madison
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| UpNet WI | 1,000 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| MHTC | 1,000 |
| ResTech Services | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| LiteWire | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| Four Lakes Broadband | 100 |
| Netwurx | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Madison Internet Providers
Based on 158 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Madison residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 90.3% coverage in Madison.
At a national level, based on 4466 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Madison Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (1) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (16) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MHTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison
Based on data reported by Madison ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Madison. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,504 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 | Madison Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (16) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (1) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MHTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison?
Of the providers in Madison, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Madison 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.
EarthLink is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Madison
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (1) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| ResTech | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (16) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MHTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
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.
Jacki A
AT&T Fixed Wireless
March 07, 2026 I have had AT&T for both phone & internet ever since starting to live on my own. For the most part I have been happy with the service as there are few interuptions to the service. My only complaint would be the actual customer service when one needs to contact them as it is difficult to get through to the right person.
A Madison, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
January 31, 2026 A Madison, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
November 07, 2025 Samuel V
Spectrum Fiber
September 24, 2025 Spectrum’s prices are actually pretty decent, which is what made me sign up in the first place. I like that I’m not overpaying for internet like with some other companies. That said, the service itself has been super frustrating. My internet goes out way too often, and when it does, it takes forever to get fixed. It’s not just a quick blip and sometimes I’m stuck without internet for days. Calling customer service doesn’t help much either; they’re polite, but things move really slowly. I’ve had repair appointments get canceled or delayed with barely any notice. When it works, the speed is solid, but that doesn’t mean much when it’s down half the time. I’ve honestly thought about switching to a different provider. Overall, it’s cheap but unreliable, and that’s a tough trade-off.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Madison?
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 Madison is EarthLink.
- 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 Madison is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison, available to 90.8% 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.