12 Best Internet Providers in Marathon County, WI
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Marathon County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,720 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Marathon County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Marathon County has 12 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 Marathon County.
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Marathon County has 12 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 Marathon County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Bug Tussel Wireless
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Above are the top 4 providers in Marathon 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 Marathon County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marathon County, WI?
TDS is the best internet provider in Marathon County based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, TDS had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Marathon County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. TDS is an option for 57.52% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Marathon County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Marathon County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Marathon County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Marathon County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| TDS | (1) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cirrinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Network Professionals | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 137 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for Marathon County residents. TDS was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.25 out of 5 stars and 83.4% coverage in Marathon County.
At a national level, based on 3175 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 Marathon 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 Marathon County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TDS. 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 Marathon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Cirrinity | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Country Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| TDS | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Network Professionals | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marathon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marathon County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| TDS |  (1) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Cirrinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | 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 | ||
| Network Professionals | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Marathon County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Marathon County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,846 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 TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marathon County?
Wisconsin customers rate TDS 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.
TDS received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Marathon County customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Marathon County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Marathon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marathon County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| TDS | (1) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Cirrinity | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Network Professionals | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Marathon 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 Marathon County below, including the metrics used and how Marathon County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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Marathon County | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Marathon County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 74.98% | 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. | 2,720 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 Marathon County. | 6.6 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 69% | 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. | 69% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Marathon County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Marathon County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Marathon County is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Marathon County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Marathon 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.
90% of Marathon County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Marathon 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 Marathon County?
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
How Much Speed does a Marathon County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Marathon County is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Marathon County's average household income is $80,494 which is 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.
Marathon County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Marathon County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Marathon County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Marathon County?
TDS Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 53.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 12.1% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Cirrinity Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cirrinity offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Cirrinity Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Country Wireless Fiber in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Country Wireless offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Country Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Marathon County?
Spectrum Cable in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 73.9% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marathon County?
Frontier DSL in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
61.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 61.6% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 35 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Marathon County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 7.1% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 85 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Marathon County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marathon County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
79.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.0% of Marathon 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 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Network Professionals Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Network Professionals offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Network Professionals Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has 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.
Country Wireless Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
99 Mbps
Country Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.5% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Country Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 99 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Country Wireless Fixed Wireless.
Cirrinity Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Cirrinity offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.3% of Marathon County homes. Across the county, Cirrinity Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Marathon County, WI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Marathon 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
Which ISP Should You Choose in Marathon 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 Marathon County is TDS.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Marathon County is TDS.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Marathon 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 Marathon County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Marathon 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 Marathon County's B ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100