Best Internet Providers in Polk County, WI
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Polk County, WI
Polk County has 14 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 Polk County.
Ranks compare Polk County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Polk County, WI at a Glance
Polk County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Lakeland Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Northwest Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Polk County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Polk County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Polk 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 Polk County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.15% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Polk 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 Polk County
- Northwest Communications - fiber coverage map
- Lakeland Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- NexGen Connected - fiber coverage map
- Starwire Technologies - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Lakeland Communications - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Grantsburg Telcom - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Northwest Communications - cable coverage map
- Starwire Technologies - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Polk County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Polk County's report card score is tied 26th of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 32nd of 72.
| Measure | Polk County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 86.1% | 7th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,316 Mbps | 29th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 46th of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 40th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 21st of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 17th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 31st 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 | 77% | Tied 32nd of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $79,076 | 27th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 37th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 86.1% of homes in Polk County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Polk County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,076 (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 Polk County Compares to Its Neighbors
Polk County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Minnesota. Among them, Burnett County has the most homes with fiber (87.5%) and Washington County, MN the fewest (43.4%); Polk County has 86.1%.
Map of Polk County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Polk County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County (this page) | 44,977 | 86.1% | 2,316 Mbps | 5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Washington County, MN | 267,568 | 43.4% | 2,673 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 84/100 |
| St. Croix County | 93,536 | 83.2% | 5,688 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 71/100 |
| Chisago County, MN | 56,621 | 61.8% | 2,899 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 70/100 |
| Barron County | 46,711 | 63.8% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Dunn County | 45,440 | 80.7% | 2,572 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 54/100 |
| Burnett County | 16,526 | 87.5% | 758 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 39/100 |
Internet in Polk County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 64.1% of homes in Centuria to 100.0% in Star Prairie; by ZIP code, from 70.6% in 54024 (St. Croix Falls) to 100.0% in 54858 (Milltown). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Polk County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola | 6,317 | 70.2% | 1,716 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Amery | 6,194 | 93.9% | 4,708 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| St. Croix Falls | 4,031 | 65.4% | 1,002 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Luck | 3,194 | 99.6% | 998 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Centuria | 3,058 | 64.1% | 824 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 38/100 |
| Frederic | 2,661 | 87.3% | 917 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Clear Lake | 2,497 | 100.0% | 1,485 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 51/100 |
| Dresser | 2,327 | 64.8% | 2,152 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Star Prairie | 2,289 | 100.0% | 4,705 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Milltown | 1,642 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Nye | 1,224 | 89.8% | 1,660 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 47/100 |
| Balsam Lake | 1,126 | 88.5% | 2,914 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 40/100 |
| Fox Creek | 983 | 99.7% | 1,002 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 52/100 |
| Cushing | 918 | 100.0% | 990 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 45/100 |
| Little Falls | 827 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 71/100 |
| Range | 649 | 100.0% | 4,858 Mbps | 4.4 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Ubet | 559 | 100.0% | 4,657 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 52/100 |
| Four Corners | 499 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Sand Lake | 452 | 90.5% | 2,485 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 56/100 |
| Wanderoos | 390 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B+ | 49/100 |
| Richardson | 386 | 100.0% | 4,834 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Indian Creek | 374 | 88.0% | 888 Mbps | 3 | C- | 51/100 |
| Joel | 372 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B | 40/100 |
| Lykens | 344 | 100.0% | 4,186 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 34/100 |
| Wolf Creek | 316 | 100.0% | 875 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 45/100 |
| Lewis | 273 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| West Sweden | 273 | 98.2% | 750 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Deronda | 133 | 100.0% | 5,000 Mbps | 4 | B | 50/100 |
ZIP codes in Polk County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54001 (Amery) | 8,077 | 95.3% | 4,776 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 53/100 |
| 54020 (Osceola) | 7,477 | 72.5% | 1,657 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 49/100 |
| 54024 (St. Croix Falls) | 4,845 | 70.6% | 1,115 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 46/100 |
| 54853 (Luck) | 4,029 | 99.6% | 997 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 47/100 |
| 54837 (Frederic) | 3,814 | 91.2% | 921 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 54005 (Clear Lake) | 3,099 | 100.0% | 1,510 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 53/100 |
| 54889 (Turtle Lake) | 2,762 | 96.6% | 4,251 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 44/100 |
| 54009 (Dresser) | 2,741 | 71.2% | 2,613 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 57/100 |
| 54810 (Balsam Lake) | 2,476 | 73.5% | 2,122 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 54824 (Centuria) | 2,366 | 75.9% | 877 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 34/100 |
| 54026 (Star Prairie) | 2,147 | 99.8% | 4,658 Mbps | 4.9 | B+ | 56/100 |
| 54858 (Milltown) | 1,483 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| 54006 (Cushing) | 897 | 100.0% | 946 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Polk County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Lakeland Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) 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 Polk County
| Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Lakeland Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Starwire Technologies | 1,000 |
| NexGen Connected | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 940 |
| Grantsburg Telcom | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Polk County Internet Providers
Based on 151 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Polk County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Lakeland Communications wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 49.5% coverage in Polk County.
At a national level, based on 4613 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 Polk County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Polk County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grantsburg Telcom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Polk County
Based on data reported by Polk County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Northwest Communications (Wisconsin). The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Polk County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,877 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 Lakeland Communications. This indicates Lakeland Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Grantsburg Telcom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Polk County?
Of the providers in Polk County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Polk 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. Lakeland Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Polk County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Polk County
| ISP / Tech Type | Polk County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| NexGen Connected | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Grantsburg Telcom | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Northwest Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Polk County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Lakeland Communications Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
44.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Lakeland Communications offers Fiber service to 44.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Lakeland Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
33.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Fiber service to 33.6% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
NexGen Connected Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NexGen Connected offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Polk County homes. Across the county, NexGen Connected Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Starwire Technologies Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Starwire Technologies offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Starwire Technologies Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Grantsburg Telcom Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Grantsburg Telcom offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Grantsburg Telcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Polk County, WI
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
940 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 940 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Polk 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
69.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
141 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 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 109 Mbps throughout the county.
Starwire Technologies Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Starwire Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Starwire Technologies Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Spectrum Cable in Polk County, WI
Availability:
16.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 16.5% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lakeland Communications Cable in Polk County, WI
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Lakeland Communications offers Cable service to 7.4% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Lakeland Communications Cable has speeds up to 500 Mbps
Northwest Communications Cable in Polk County, WI
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) offers Cable service to 7.3% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Northwest Communications Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Polk County?
Brightspeed DSL in Polk County, WI
Availability:
34.1%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 34.1% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 57 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Polk County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Polk County, WI
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 19.6% of Polk County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 100, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Polk County, WI
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.0% of Polk County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
Ashley W
Lakeland Communications Fiber
October 31, 2024 My internet provider is great! They are friendly, and responsive if I have any problems. I have been with this provider for 7 years total, and have rarely had connection or speed issues. The online payment and website are easy to navigate. I believe the pricing is fair compared to other options around me.
A Star Prairie, WI Customer
NCC Fiber
September 05, 2024 A Luck, WI Customer
Grantsburg Telcom Fiber
July 12, 2024 Grantsburg Telcom and its' people bend over backwards to address my concerns, they quickly solve problems and come out fast when I need assistance. It's small town service and friendly people. My only gripe is the pricing.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Polk 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 Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Northwest Communications (Wisconsin). Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Lakeland Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Polk County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Polk County, available to 90.2% 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.