17 Best Internet Providers in Madison, WI
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Madison ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,548 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 |
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Real Madison Customer Ratings | 14 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Madison has 17 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.
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Madison has 17 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.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Cable
EarthLink
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AT&T
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Above are the top 4 providers in Madison, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Madison based on 138 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Madison
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Madison Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResTech | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (3) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (20) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed |  (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | 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 |
Based on 138 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Madison residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.30 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 66.6% coverage in Madison.
At a national level, based on 3989 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Madison?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Madison?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| ResTech Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| MHTC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| UpNet WI | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Netwurx | 100 Mbps | ||
| Four Lakes Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| LiteWire | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Madison
| ISP / Tech Type | Madison Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| ResTech | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (3) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (20) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | 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 |
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 2,496 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Madison?
Wisconsin customers rate EarthLink as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
EarthLink received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Madison customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResTech |  (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (3) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (20) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (1) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | 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 |
Madison Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Madison below, including the metrics used and how Madison compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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Madison | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Madison that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 70.03% | 57.90% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,548 Mbps | 2,751 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Madison. | 7.6 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 17% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 96% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 80% | 73% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 82% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Madison ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Madison is B+, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Madison is high with a score of 69 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Madison have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Madison ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
92% of Madison households have an internet connection despite having 98.10% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Madison residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Madison?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
How Much Speed does a Madison Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Madison is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. the Madison area's average household income is $93,564 which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Madison also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 17% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Wisconsin who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Madison has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Madison households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 90% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
TDS Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
38.1%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
2,784 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 38.1% of Madison homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 2,784 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Madison from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,526 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,526 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:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,526 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,526 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Madison from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.4% of Madison homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ResTech Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
874 Mbps
ResTech Services offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Madison homes. Across the city, ResTech Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 874 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 1,000, with an average of 873 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier Fiber in Madison, WI
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
6,004 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Madison homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,004 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 higher than 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
Spectrum Cable in Madison, WI
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.5% 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:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 38.6% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 the same as other types of internet service available in Madison from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 38.6% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 19.6% 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Madison from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
12.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 12.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 82 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Madison from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
MHTC DSL in Madison, WI
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
MHTC offers DSL service to 1.7% 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Madison?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Madison homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% 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 70 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 Madison, WI
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
367 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Madison homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 367 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Madison homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.0% 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.
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% 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
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Madison, WI
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.2% 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:
(0)
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:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
94 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.8% 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:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
104 Mbps
MHTC offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Madison homes. Across the city, MHTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 104 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 25 Mbps throughout the city.
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 AT&T.
- 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, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Madison, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Madison compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Madison stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Madison's B+ ISP Report Card and 69 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 89 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
A Madison, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
November 07, 2025 More
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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John L.
Spectrum Cable
August 23, 2025 I have no problems with Spectrum's speeds, and the uptime is generally good. They've been fairly responsive to issues when I've had them, and I appreciate their willingness to have a tech come out and help even when the problem is the last portion of the line on my apartment building's property that they're not really responsible for.
However, their price (up to almost $90 a month now) is outrageous. I really wish my apartment building would band together and get a building-wide internet connection, no pun intended. It would probably be a lot cheaper. (You CAN get Spectrum to lower the price a little if you call and credibly threaten to cancel, I pay $60 a month now after doing that, but it takes some serious work and they will try to call your bluff. And even $60 a month isn't cheap!)
Overall, I'm happy with the service, but if I had another cable/fiber provider available to me I'd switch over the price in a heartbeat. I'm almost willing to try a 5G home internet solution, even if the speeds are worse.
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A Madison, WI Customer
Spectrum Fiber
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Greg S.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless
June 23, 2025 I've used this for 9 months and have spent hours trouble shooting terribly slow speeds. When I call for technical help we just go through the same steps again and again and it never helps. Stuck in 36-month contract for something that doesn't work.
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