4 Best Internet Providers in Porcupine, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Porcupine, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Porcupine, WI?

Swiftcurrent Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in Porcupine based on 2 Wisconsin customer reviews, and Swiftcurrent Connect 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Porcupine, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Porcupine

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Porcupine Internet Providers

Based on 2 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Swiftcurrent Connect is the best internet service provider for Porcupine residents. Swiftcurrent Connect was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Porcupine.

At a national level, based on 30 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Swiftcurrent Connect is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Porcupine?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Porcupine, the fastest internet in the city comes from Swiftcurrent Connect.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Porcupine

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Swiftcurrent Connect	2,000 Mbps
	NTec	1,000 Mbps
	HBC Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Porcupine

Based on data reported by Porcupine ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Swiftcurrent Connect. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Porcupine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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 Porcupine?

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. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Porcupine customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Porcupine, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Porcupine

Porcupine 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 city 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 Porcupine below, including the metrics used and how Porcupine compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.

Porcupine ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Porcupine	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Porcupine that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	1,442 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 Porcupine.	1.9	7.3	6.8

 

Porcupine Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Porcupine	Wisconsin	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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.	10%	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.	90%	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.	67%	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.	67%	74%	76%

Porcupine ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Porcupine is C+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Porcupine is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Porcupine have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Porcupine ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

90% of Porcupine households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 1% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Porcupine 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 Cities Compare to Porcupine?

How Much Speed does a Porcupine Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Porcupine is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Porcupine's average household income is $82,500 which is higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Porcupine also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Porcupine has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Porcupine households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Porcupine?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Porcupine?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Porcupine, WI.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Porcupine?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Porcupine, WI.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Porcupine?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Porcupine?

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 Porcupine is Swiftcurrent Connect.
• The fastest internet provider should be Swiftcurrent Connect. 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 Porcupine is Swiftcurrent Connect.
• Viasat, NTec, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Porcupine, 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 Porcupine compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Porcupine 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 Porcupine's C+ ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.