Best Internet Providers in Monroe County, WI
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monroe County, WI
Monroe County 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Monroe County.
Ranks compare Monroe County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Monroe County, WI at a Glance
Monroe County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Lynxx Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Monroe County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monroe County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Monroe County 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 Monroe County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.95% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monroe County?
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 Monroe County
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Lynxx Networks - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Vernon Communications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- CVFTC - fiber coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Monroe County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Monroe County's report card score is tied 31st of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 72.
| Measure | Monroe County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.8% | 38th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,947 Mbps | 16th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 33rd of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 3rd of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 54th of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 56th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 46th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | Tied 32nd of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 38th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $74,300 | 37th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 27th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 61.8% of homes in Monroe County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Monroe County are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,300 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Monroe County Compares to Its Neighbors
Monroe County has 4 neighbors. Among them, Vernon County has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Jackson County the fewest (36.8%); Monroe County has 61.8%.
Map of Monroe County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Monroe County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County (this page) | 46,274 | 61.8% | 2,947 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 47/100 |
| La Crosse County | 120,784 | 77.9% | 3,773 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 58/100 |
| Vernon County | 30,714 | 95.9% | 988 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 46/100 |
| Juneau County | 26,718 | 88.8% | 2,264 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 32/100 |
| Jackson County | 21,145 | 36.8% | 772 Mbps | 5 | C- | 34/100 |
Internet in Monroe County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Cataract to 92.6% in Cashton; by ZIP code, from 12.9% in 54670 (Wilton) to 92.4% in 54619 (Cashton). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Monroe County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta | 16,271 | 80.4% | 5,477 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Tomah | 12,998 | 61.0% | 2,852 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 40/100 |
| Cashton | 3,238 | 92.6% | 939 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Warrens | 2,209 | 41.1% | 570 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Wilton | 1,850 | 16.9% | 510 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 41/100 |
| Norwalk | 1,456 | 26.9% | 665 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Tunnel City | 1,378 | 16.8% | 772 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 62/100 |
| Kendall | 1,283 | 9.5% | 553 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 36/100 |
| Cataract | 1,042 | 0.0% | 50 Mbps | 3.1 | F | 55/100 |
| St. Marys | 601 | 57.1% | 735 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Oakdale | 593 | 85.8% | 899 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Clifton | 517 | 79.1% | 802 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Mount Tabor | 479 | 0.0% | 198 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 37/100 |
| Valley Junction | 468 | 70.7% | 732 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 49/100 |
| Melvina | 446 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 35/100 |
| Wyeville | 368 | 64.7% | 715 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 46/100 |
| Leon | 361 | 97.0% | 1,203 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 46/100 |
| Shennington | 249 | 96.4% | 967 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Oil City | 140 | 87.1% | 881 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 33/100 |
| Norway Ridge | 111 | 9.9% | 200 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 31/100 |
ZIP codes in Monroe County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54656 (Sparta) | 18,356 | 74.1% | 4,888 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 58/100 |
| 54660 (Tomah) | 16,059 | 57.8% | 2,451 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 54619 (Cashton) | 3,964 | 92.4% | 934 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 35/100 |
| 54666 (Warrens) | 2,656 | 42.6% | 546 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 41/100 |
| 54670 (Wilton) | 1,822 | 12.9% | 485 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 41/100 |
| 54648 (Norwalk) | 1,782 | 39.4% | 719 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 34/100 |
| 54638 (Kendall) | 1,549 | 22.3% | 623 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 38/100 |
| 54651 (Ontario) | 1,401 | 16.8% | 672 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 35/100 |
| 54662 (Tomah) | 52 | 0.0% | 72 Mbps | 1 | F | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
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, TDS should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Monroe County
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Lynxx Networks | 1,000 |
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| CVFTC | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Monroe County Internet Providers
Based on 154 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Monroe County 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 25.0% coverage in Monroe County.
At a national level, based on 4382 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 Monroe County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monroe County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) |  (1) |  (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| CVFTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynxx Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monroe County
Based on data reported by Monroe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Monroe County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Monroe County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | 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 | ||
| CVFTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynxx Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
Of the providers in Monroe County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monroe County 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. TDS is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Monroe County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monroe County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CVFTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lynxx Networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Monroe County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Lynxx Networks Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
30.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lynxx Networks offers Fiber service to 30.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Lynxx Networks Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
29.8%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 29.8% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,960 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 24.7% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,960 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Monroe County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Vernon Communications Cooperative Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vernon Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 13.1% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Vernon Communications Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.4% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CVFTC Fiber in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
CVFTC offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, CVFTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Monroe 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 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
74.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
204 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.4% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 204 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Spectrum Cable in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 56.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom 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 Monroe County?
Brightspeed DSL in Monroe County, WI
Availability:
84.5%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 84.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 140 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Monroe County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Monroe 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 Monroe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monroe County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Monroe County, available to 94.1% 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.