Best Internet Providers in Mercer, WI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mercer, WI
Mercer has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Mercer.
Ranks compare Mercer with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mercer, WI at a Glance
Mercer Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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Bug Tussel Wireless
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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 Mercer ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mercer, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mercer based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mercer, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mercer?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Mercer Compares to Places Its Size
Mercer's report card score is in the bottom 4% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | Mercer | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Iron County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.1% | bottom 8% | 35.0% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 90 Mbps | bottom 1% | 821 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 17% | 4.3 | 7.2 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.9 | bottom 3% | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 8% | 13% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 64% | 74% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | top 46% | 74% | 80% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $63,375 | bottom 30% | $59,114 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 11% | 9% | 15% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 0.1% of homes in Mercer, against 35.0% across Iron County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Mercer are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,375 (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 Mercer
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mercer?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Mercer, WI.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mercer?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Mercer, WI
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Mercer homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mercer, WI
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of Mercer homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mercer, WI
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.8% of Mercer homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mercer, WI
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.8% of Mercer homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mercer?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Mercer, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mercer?
Brightspeed DSL in Mercer, WI
Availability:
87.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 87.6% of Mercer homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Mercer by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mercer has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mercer
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Mercer
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54547 | 1,665 | 0.1% | 86 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 38/100 |
How Mercer Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mercer that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Manitowish Waters has the most homes with fiber (87.0%) and Gile the fewest (0.0%); Mercer has 0.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer (this page) | 1,475 | 0.1% | 90 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 38/100 |
| Lac Du Flambeau | 3,258 | 0.1% | 187 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 48/100 |
| Manitowish Waters | 963 | 87.0% | 898 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 48/100 |
| Presque Isle | 868 | 74.8% | 768 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Springstead | 425 | 0.0% | 74 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 38/100 |
| Winchester | 278 | 1.8% | 77 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 38/100 |
| Powell | 168 | 17.9% | 271 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Iron Belt | 167 | 0.0% | 739 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 27/100 |
| Pine Lake | 113 | 0.0% | 53 Mbps | 3.3 | F | 35/100 |
| Gile | 67 | 0.0% | 659 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 38/100 |
| Van Buskirk | 53 | 0.0% | 31 Mbps | 2 | F | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mercer?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Mercer
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mercer Internet Providers
Based on 33 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mercer residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 53.8% coverage in Mercer.
At a national level, based on 1484 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mercer Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mercer, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mercer
Based on data reported by Mercer ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through T-Mobile Home Internet. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Mercer. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 88 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mercer?
Of the providers in Mercer, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mercer where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Wisconsin or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Mercer, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mercer
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
Ashley L
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2026 Over the years the bill has increased for assorted fees. I understand inflation but we have not gotten anything better as far as service for this increased fee. It is frustrating to see new customer prices when we've been customers for 15 years.
A Appleton, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2026 A Washburn, WI Customer
Norvado Fiber
May 18, 2026 Norvado is a local internet service provider that is more affordable than the other options in my area. I am not as pleased with the speed but the price makes it worth using.
Kinsey L
Spectrum Fiber
May 17, 2026 We just moved to Wisconsin last August and had switched over from Optimum to Spectrum. We picked a lower tier plan to save on cost and have had few issues over this past year. After 6 months we did see an increase in our bill by $10 which we weren’t too happy about but are still paying less than we did at our last home. Overall, the service we get for the price is rather fair and fits our needs as a family.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mercer?
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 Mercer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be T-Mobile Home Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mercer is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bug Tussel Wireless has the broadest coverage in Mercer, available to 92.1% 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.