14 Best Internet Providers in Manitowoc County, WI
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| Manitowoc County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,816 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Manitowoc County Customer Ratings | 2 |
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.
Manitowoc County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Manitowoc County.
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Manitowoc County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Manitowoc County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Manitowoc County, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Manitowoc County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Manitowoc County, WI?
XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Manitowoc County based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Manitowoc County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 48.70% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Manitowoc County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Manitowoc County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Manitowoc County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Nsight Telservices | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Acrospire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 155 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Manitowoc County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 34.2% coverage in Manitowoc County.
At a national level, based on 6132 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bertram Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Manitowoc County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Manitowoc County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Manitowoc County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nsight Telservices | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Acrospire Networks | 900 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Manitowoc County
| ISP / Tech Type | Manitowoc County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (1) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Nsight Telservices | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | 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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Acrospire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Manitowoc County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Manitowoc County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,373 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Manitowoc County?
Wisconsin customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.
XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Manitowoc County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Manitowoc County
| ISP / Tech Type | Manitowoc County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Nsight Telservices | (0) | (7) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | 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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Acrospire Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Manitowoc County 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 county 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 Manitowoc County below, including the metrics used and how Manitowoc County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Manitowoc County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 31.99% | 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. | 2,816 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 Manitowoc County. | 7.1 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county 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. | 8% | 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. | 91% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 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. | 66% | 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. | 66% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Manitowoc County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Manitowoc County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Manitowoc County is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Manitowoc County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Manitowoc County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
88% of Manitowoc County households have an internet connection despite having 99.59% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Manitowoc County 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 Counties Compare to Manitowoc County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
How Much Speed does a Manitowoc County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Manitowoc County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Manitowoc County's average household income is $71,417 which is about average for the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for 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.
Manitowoc County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Manitowoc County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Manitowoc County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Manitowoc County?
Frontier Fiber in Manitowoc County, WI
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Manitowoc County, WI
TDS offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 7,362 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Manitowoc County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink Fiber in Manitowoc County, WI
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,601 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 Manitowoc County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Manitowoc County, WI
AT&T offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,601 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 Manitowoc County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Manitowoc County?
XFINITY Cable in Manitowoc County, WI
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 48.7% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Manitowoc County, WI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 34.2% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Manitowoc County?
EarthLink DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 42.5% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Manitowoc County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
AT&T offers DSL service to 42.5% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Manitowoc County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 20.0% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 32 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 county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Manitowoc County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Nsight Telservices DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
Nsight Telservices offers DSL service to 19.5% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Nsight Telservices DSL has speeds up to 55 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Nsight Telservices DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Manitowoc County from Nsight Telservices in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
TDS offers DSL service to 12.1% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 68 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Manitowoc County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Manitowoc County, WI
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 2.6% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Manitowoc County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nsight Telservices Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
Nsight Telservices offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.1% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Nsight Telservices Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.7% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.7% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.5% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 7.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Acrospire Networks Fixed Wireless in Manitowoc County, WI
Acrospire Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.8% of Manitowoc County homes. Across the county, Acrospire Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 396 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 900 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 500, with an average of 106 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Manitowoc County?
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 Manitowoc County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Manitowoc County is XFINITY.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Manitowoc County, 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 Manitowoc County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Manitowoc County 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 Manitowoc County's B- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
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