Best Internet Providers in Milwaukee, WI
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has 12 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 Milwaukee.
Ranks compare Milwaukee with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Milwaukee, WI at a Glance
Milwaukee Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Milwaukee ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Milwaukee, WI?
Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Milwaukee based on 157 Wisconsin customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Milwaukee?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Milwaukee
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- PCs for People - fixed wireless coverage map
- Netwurx - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Milwaukee Compares to Places Its Size
Milwaukee's report card score is tied 33rd of 60 and its connectivity index is 42nd of 60.
| Measure | Milwaukee | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 61.5% | 49th of 60 | 73.8% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 3,039 Mbps | 39th of 60 | 3,493 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 23rd of 60 | 8 | 7.2 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 55th of 60 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 34th of 60 | 15% | 13% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 31st of 60 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 33rd of 60 | 90% | 91% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 25th of 60 | 77% | 74% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 42nd of 60 | 75% | 80% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $88,042 | 45th of 60 | $72,205 | $84,032 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 38th of 60 | 16% | 15% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 61.5% of homes in Milwaukee, against 73.8% across Milwaukee County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Milwaukee are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,042 (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 Milwaukee
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Milwaukee?
EarthLink Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
53.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,602 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 53.0% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,602 Mbps, with speeds from 75 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 Milwaukee from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
53.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,602 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 53.0% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,602 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Milwaukee from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.7% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
7,928 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,928 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.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Milwaukee?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
275 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 275 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.4% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 37 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.9% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
PCs for People offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.4% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, PCs for People Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 100, with an average of 44 Mbps throughout the city.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
2.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Milwaukee?
Spectrum Cable in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(1738)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.1% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Milwaukee?
EarthLink DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.6% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Milwaukee from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.6% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Milwaukee from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 3.4% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.7% of Milwaukee homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Milwaukee by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 35.7% of homes in Downer Woods to 100.0% in Yankee Hill; by ZIP code, from 27.0% in 53224 to 98.5% in 53218. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Milwaukee
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View | 16,886 | 84.6% | 4,082 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Riverwest | 12,910 | 74.2% | 3,616 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 61/100 |
| Lower East Side | 12,396 | 96.8% | 3,568 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 66/100 |
| Jackson Park | 11,861 | 90.1% | 4,321 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Silver Spring | 11,748 | 97.4% | 4,200 Mbps | 8 | A- | 60/100 |
| Old North Milwaukee | 11,619 | 74.6% | 3,195 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 49/100 |
| Muskego Way | 11,161 | 89.2% | 3,939 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 62/100 |
| Avenues West | 10,953 | 36.6% | 1,020 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Lincoln Village | 10,729 | 54.6% | 2,225 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 65/100 |
| Historic Mitchell Street | 10,418 | 86.8% | 4,080 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 63/100 |
| Harambee | 10,218 | 59.7% | 2,092 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 50/100 |
| Morgandale | 9,779 | 83.3% | 4,016 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Walker's Point | 8,759 | 97.7% | 4,074 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 49/100 |
| Burnham Park | 8,386 | 71.0% | 3,286 Mbps | 8 | B | 48/100 |
| Layton Park | 8,275 | 86.8% | 4,097 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Menomonee River Hills | 7,970 | 86.4% | 4,270 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Polonia | 7,364 | 94.2% | 4,692 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 68/100 |
| Clarke Square | 7,275 | 84.7% | 3,739 Mbps | 9.8 | A- | 50/100 |
| Franklin Heights | 7,168 | 71.6% | 2,392 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 55/100 |
| Hampton Heights | 6,854 | 100.0% | 4,693 Mbps | 8 | A | 78/100 |
| Lincoln Creek | 6,845 | 89.3% | 4,240 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 75/100 |
| Sherman Park | 6,504 | 62.4% | 3,024 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 62/100 |
| Saint Joseph | 6,414 | 60.2% | 2,912 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 68/100 |
| Washington Heights | 6,360 | 85.9% | 4,335 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 71/100 |
| Midtown | 6,346 | 52.0% | 2,393 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 52/100 |
| Tippecanoe | 6,311 | 91.9% | 4,677 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 50/100 |
| Town of Lake | 6,304 | 95.7% | 4,626 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 47/100 |
| Northpoint | 6,166 | 92.8% | 3,202 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 63/100 |
| Murray Hill | 6,124 | 53.5% | 2,734 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 55/100 |
| North Division | 6,071 | 74.6% | 2,121 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Timmerman West | 6,055 | 58.8% | 3,341 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 74/100 |
| Honey Creek Manor | 5,899 | 73.7% | 3,892 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Uptown | 5,861 | 67.0% | 3,309 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 73/100 |
| Juneau Town | 5,463 | 55.2% | 2,154 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 65/100 |
| Kilbourn Town | 5,385 | 49.0% | 2,471 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 65/100 |
| Park West | 5,317 | 55.5% | 1,223 Mbps | 8.7 | B- | 32/100 |
| Capitol Heights | 5,219 | 88.5% | 4,363 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 53/100 |
| Lincoln Park | 5,126 | 65.8% | 3,048 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 51/100 |
| Downer Woods | 4,988 | 35.7% | 4,009 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 87/100 |
| Forest Home Hills | 4,930 | 69.9% | 2,585 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 63/100 |
| Washington Park | 4,840 | 54.8% | 2,661 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 50/100 |
| Grasslyn Manor | 4,836 | 94.4% | 4,058 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 51/100 |
| Roosevelt Grove | 4,798 | 93.0% | 4,717 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 39/100 |
| Lindsay Park | 4,763 | 76.6% | 3,920 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 78/100 |
| Rufus King | 4,571 | 62.1% | 2,300 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 50/100 |
| Thurston Woods | 4,542 | 90.8% | 4,630 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 55/100 |
| Silver City | 4,494 | 94.4% | 4,567 Mbps | 8 | A- | 64/100 |
| Arlington Heights | 4,292 | 87.5% | 3,678 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Mitchell West | 4,161 | 94.7% | 4,676 Mbps | 8.9 | A- | 74/100 |
| Sunset Heights | 4,093 | 40.0% | 2,223 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| Columbus Park | 4,064 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 9 | A | 55/100 |
| Fairview | 3,973 | 100.0% | 4,878 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 68/100 |
| Southpoint | 3,966 | 87.3% | 4,285 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Dineen Park | 3,930 | 81.6% | 3,400 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Castle Manor | 3,896 | 93.0% | 4,198 Mbps | 9 | A- | 57/100 |
| Valhalla | 3,721 | 56.2% | 2,983 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 60/100 |
| Cooper Park | 3,720 | 100.0% | 4,957 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 73/100 |
| Upper East Side | 3,642 | 85.1% | 4,404 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 79/100 |
| Bradley Estates | 3,543 | 53.8% | 2,478 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 71/100 |
| Enderis Park | 3,361 | 78.1% | 3,960 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Silver Swan | 3,304 | 38.1% | 2,242 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 65/100 |
| Bluemound Heights | 3,271 | 98.5% | 4,940 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 60/100 |
| Wilson Park | 3,258 | 81.9% | 3,926 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Golden Valley | 3,254 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 8 | A | 62/100 |
| Yankee Hill | 3,248 | 100.0% | 4,255 Mbps | 8.5 | A | 49/100 |
| Merrill Park | 3,140 | 41.0% | 1,768 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 45/100 |
| McGovern Park | 3,099 | 100.0% | 4,507 Mbps | 6.9 | A- | 53/100 |
| Johnson's Woods | 3,094 | 100.0% | 4,809 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 64/100 |
| Long View | 3,074 | 100.0% | 4,193 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 79/100 |
| Town and Country Manor | 3,038 | 57.4% | 2,372 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 71/100 |
| Borchert Field | 3,023 | 89.8% | 3,677 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Menomonee River Hills East | 3,019 | 91.3% | 4,491 Mbps | 8.5 | A- | 81/100 |
ZIP codes in Milwaukee
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53215 | 59,910 | 78.3% | 3,536 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 53209 | 44,619 | 75.0% | 3,407 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 55/100 |
| 53221 | 40,007 | 85.9% | 4,193 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 61/100 |
| 53204 | 39,333 | 88.8% | 3,844 Mbps | 9.3 | A- | 59/100 |
| 53218 | 38,458 | 98.5% | 4,549 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 63/100 |
| 53211 | 36,347 | 69.4% | 3,718 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| 53219 | 34,850 | 91.6% | 4,541 Mbps | 8 | A- | 59/100 |
| 53207 | 34,519 | 88.2% | 4,342 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
| 53216 | 30,132 | 81.4% | 3,773 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| 53208 | 29,816 | 62.7% | 2,849 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 50/100 |
| 53223 | 28,887 | 58.3% | 3,022 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 61/100 |
| 53212 | 28,712 | 66.2% | 2,745 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 53/100 |
| 53202 | 27,877 | 89.5% | 3,270 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 65/100 |
| 53210 | 25,546 | 63.9% | 2,888 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 66/100 |
| 53225 | 25,496 | 59.9% | 3,150 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 69/100 |
| 53222 | 25,383 | 95.8% | 4,543 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 65/100 |
| 53206 | 22,952 | 73.2% | 2,443 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 42/100 |
| 53224 | 20,448 | 27.0% | 1,678 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 71/100 |
| 53233 | 15,491 | 35.4% | 1,450 Mbps | 8 | B- | 59/100 |
| 53205 | 9,196 | 52.9% | 2,081 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 53/100 |
| 53203 | 2,150 | 63.4% | 1,464 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 67/100 |
| 53295 | 40 | 0.0% | 661 Mbps | 2 | F | 12/100 |
How Milwaukee Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Milwaukee that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Wauwatosa has the most homes with fiber (92.1%) and Greenfield the fewest (66.1%); Milwaukee has 61.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee metro area (this page) | 1,574,731 | 61.5% | 3,039 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 68/100 |
| West Allis | 61,085 | 78.3% | 3,767 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,614 | 92.1% | 4,414 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 68/100 |
| Greenfield | 37,711 | 66.1% | 3,331 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 60/100 |
| Whitefish Bay | 15,103 | 89.0% | 4,421 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 92/100 |
| Shorewood | 13,964 | 91.8% | 4,488 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 64/100 |
| Glendale | 12,268 | 85.3% | 4,168 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 58/100 |
| St. Francis | 9,625 | 91.2% | 4,047 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 45/100 |
| Elm Grove | 6,619 | 71.3% | 3,708 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 90/100 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,125 | 79.4% | 2,915 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Butler | 1,787 | 68.1% | 3,724 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Milwaukee?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Milwaukee
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Bertram Internet | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| PCs for People | 100 |
| Netwurx | 100 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Milwaukee Internet Providers
Based on 157 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Milwaukee residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.23 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 97.3% coverage in Milwaukee.
At a national level, based on 4467 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Milwaukee Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Milwaukee Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (11) | (104) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (9) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Milwaukee
Based on data reported by Milwaukee ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Milwaukee. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,540 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Milwaukee Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (11) | (104) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (9) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Milwaukee?
Of the providers in Milwaukee, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Milwaukee 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 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Milwaukee
| ISP / Tech Type | Milwaukee Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (815) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (1) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (9) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (11) | (104) | (1948) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PCs for People | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
A Milwaukee, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
September 22, 2025 I find that my service is usually pretty reliable, but the speeds are middling and the cost after the first-year discount is way too high. There is little-to-no competition in the area though, so I am basically forced to use Spectrum. I prefer wired connections and do not necessarily trust in 5G for home use, which is my other option provided by Verizon. If the pricing were better, I wouldn't have many complaints. I did have to recently switch addresses and the customer service was pestering me the entire time about a mobile phone plan, which was annoying. Additionally, I was forced to call instead of being able to do it online, which makes little sense to me.
A Milwaukee, WI Customer
AT&T Fiber
September 02, 2025 Obtaining service and setup was fast and friendly. Tech came, set up, then provided all instructions and explanations. They specifically stated that they were trying to re-gain customers by foregoing promotional deals and instead, offering a low monthly amount without “nickeling and diming the customerâ€. Monthly bill was reasonable. Unfortunately, they recently increased their bill by $5 because I use a credit card to auto-pay. They described it as a “decreased discountâ€, as opposed to an “increased feeâ€. I will not use a debit card or allow a company to access my checking account to take the money out, for security reasons. Large companies like AT&T should consider credit card fees as the cost of business. I will consider switching internet providers because they are nickeling and diming their customers.
A Milwaukee, WI Customer
AT&T Fiber
August 18, 2025 I made the switch from Spectrum after a neighborhood move earlier this year. The service I've received from AT&T has been exceptional; they are responsive, communicative, and fair. My internet speed is also greatly improved. Though the cost of my internet has gone up slightly, I'm very satisfied with the overall results. I find the cost to be worth the benefits, and I would likely stick with AT&T as a service provider over other options.
Sandy W
EarthLink Fiber
October 09, 2023 I have been with my internet provider, Earthlink, since I first got home internet around 25+ years ago. Over the years, I have been satisfied with the service they provided. When I did need support, their customer service reps were always able to arrange for the help I needed to fix the problem. Recently when my internet went down, when the customer service rep found out I needed the internet for purposes of working from home, she was able to arrange a next day appointment for the tech to come out to fix my problem. I was very pleased with the quick service.
Olivia O.
Spectrum Cable
October 01, 2023 My internet provider has been spectrum most of my life, and it has been subpar. I’m disappointed that the only options in the city I live in are AT&T or spectrum. No other choices. It seems like most people are angry at both of them for doing all of the same things and they get looped into paying more money after about a year or two. A lot of people switch providers year by year and I think that’s exhausting and so frustrating, but internet is a necessity for almost everyone at this point in time. It’s all such a big scam.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Milwaukee is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Milwaukee, available to 98.9% 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.