16 Best Internet Providers in Pierce County, WI
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Pierce County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,986 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real Pierce County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Pierce County has 16 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 Pierce County.
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Pierce County has 16 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 Pierce County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Pierce 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 Pierce County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pierce County, WI?
Swiftcurrent Connect is the best internet provider in Pierce County based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Swiftcurrent Connect had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pierce County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Swiftcurrent Connect is an option for 47.79% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pierce County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Pierce County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pierce County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Pierce County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Swiftcurrent Connect | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) |  (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Valley Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 37 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Swiftcurrent Connect is the best internet service provider for Pierce County residents. Swiftcurrent Connect was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 84.9% coverage in Pierce County.
At a national level, based on 4334 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bevcomm is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.42 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pierce 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 Pierce County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Swiftcurrent Connect. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Baldwin Lightstream 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 Pierce County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Baldwin Lightstream | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Midco | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Swiftcurrent Connect | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| NTec | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spring Valley Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Bevcomm | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| HBC Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Centurylink | 80 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pierce County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pierce County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Swiftcurrent Connect | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Valley Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Pierce County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Baldwin Lightstream. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Pierce 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Swiftcurrent Connect. This indicates Swiftcurrent Connect reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pierce County?
Wisconsin customers rate Swiftcurrent Connect 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.
Swiftcurrent Connect received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pierce County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Pierce County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pierce County
| ISP / Tech Type | Pierce County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Swiftcurrent Connect | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Centurylink | (0) | (1) | (163) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (2) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bevcomm | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Midco | (0) | (0) | (31) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| HBC Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Southeast MN Wifi | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NTec | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| West Wisconsin Telcom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Spring Valley Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Baldwin Lightstream | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Pierce 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 Pierce County below, including the metrics used and how Pierce County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pierce County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 61.33% | 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. | 1,986 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 Pierce County. | 4.9 | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 65% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Pierce County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Pierce County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pierce County is high with a score of 58 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pierce County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Pierce 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.
92% of Pierce County households have an internet connection despite having 98.05% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Pierce 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 Pierce County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Pierce County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pierce County is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pierce County's average household income is $87,971 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Pierce County also has 21% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Pierce County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Pierce County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pierce County?
Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
47.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Swiftcurrent Connect offers Fiber service to 47.8% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Bevcomm Fiber in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bevcomm offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Bevcomm Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spring Valley Telephone Company Fiber in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spring Valley Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Spring Valley Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Baldwin Lightstream Fiber in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Baldwin Lightstream offers Fiber service to 4.9% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Baldwin Lightstream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, West Wisconsin Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pierce County?
XFINITY Cable in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
41.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,641 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 41.9% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,641 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 154 Mbps throughout the county.
Midco Cable in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
9.5%
Customer Rating:
(25)
Avg. Download Speed
1,278 Mbps
Midco offers Cable service to 9.5% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Midco Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,278 Mbps, with speeds from 1,250 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 60 and as high as 350, with an average of 71 Mbps throughout the county.
West Wisconsin Telcom Cable in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
West Wisconsin Telcom offers Cable service to 1.6% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, West Wisconsin Telcom Cable has speeds up to 50 Mbps
NTec Cable in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
NTec offers Cable service to 1.5% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, NTec Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pierce County?
EarthLink DSL in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 28.1% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 28.1% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(101)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Centurylink offers DSL service to 25.8% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Centurylink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Bevcomm DSL in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bevcomm offers DSL service to 1.3% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Bevcomm DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pierce County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Pierce 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Southeast MN Wifi offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
HBC Internet Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
31.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
HBC Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, HBC Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
29.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.9% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
29.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.9% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 6.6 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Pierce County, WI
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Pierce County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Pierce 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 Pierce County is Swiftcurrent Connect.
- The fastest internet provider should be Baldwin Lightstream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Swiftcurrent Connect may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pierce County is Swiftcurrent Connect.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Pierce 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 Pierce County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Pierce 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 Pierce County's C+ ISP Report Card and 58 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100