Best Internet Providers in Richland County, WI
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Richland County, WI
Richland County has 11 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 Richland County.
Ranks compare Richland County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Richland County, WI at a Glance
Richland County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative
Connection
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Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
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Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
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Fiber
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Richland County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Richland County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Richland 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 Richland County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 58.02% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Richland 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 Richland County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- LaValle Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Vernon Communications Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Reedsburg Utility Commission - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative - dsl coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Richland County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Richland County's report card score is tied 37th of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 71st of 72.
| Measure | Richland County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 84.8% | 8th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,816 Mbps | 19th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | 65th 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 | 9% | Tied 54th of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | Tied 69th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 82% | 70th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | Tied 64th of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 67th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $66,670 | 57th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 50th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 84.8% of homes in Richland County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Richland County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,670 (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 Richland County Compares to Its Neighbors
Richland County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Vernon County has the most homes with fiber (95.9%) and Crawford County the fewest (52.3%); Richland County has 84.8%.
Map of Richland County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Richland County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County (this page) | 17,304 | 84.8% | 2,816 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Sauk County | 65,763 | 76.0% | 1,567 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Grant County | 51,938 | 71.6% | 2,344 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Vernon County | 30,714 | 95.9% | 988 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 46/100 |
| Iowa County | 23,709 | 59.5% | 2,505 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Crawford County | 16,113 | 52.3% | 932 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 33/100 |
Internet in Richland County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 53.9% of homes in Lone Rock to 98.2% in Viola; by ZIP code, from 48.7% in 53556 (Lone Rock) to 97.8% in 53518 (Blue River). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Richland County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center | 7,842 | 95.3% | 5,106 Mbps | 5.1 | B | 31/100 |
| Lone Rock | 2,452 | 53.9% | 980 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Viola | 1,406 | 98.2% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Cazenovia | 1,041 | 96.3% | 994 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 27/100 |
| Sextonville | 478 | 4.2% | 631 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 32/100 |
| Gotham | 420 | 14.3% | 767 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 29/100 |
| Sabin | 263 | 96.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 37/100 |
| Buck Creek | 245 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Ithaca | 215 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Keyesville | 215 | 55.4% | 570 Mbps | 1.6 | D | 35/100 |
| Bosstown | 214 | 97.7% | 986 Mbps | 2.4 | C | 32/100 |
| Gillingham | 193 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Five Points | 186 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 22/100 |
| Twin Bluffs | 178 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 41/100 |
| Loyd | 146 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Bloom City | 144 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.8 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Boaz | 129 | 95.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C- | 23/100 |
| Excelsior | 122 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 43/100 |
| Byrds Creek | 107 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Hub City | 102 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 31/100 |
| Woodstock | 73 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 32/100 |
ZIP codes in Richland County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53581 (Richland Center) | 9,862 | 91.9% | 4,230 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 31/100 |
| 53556 (Lone Rock) | 2,692 | 48.7% | 953 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| 54664 (Viola) | 1,659 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 48/100 |
| 53518 (Blue River) | 1,349 | 97.8% | 997 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 37/100 |
| 53924 (Cazenovia) | 1,339 | 97.5% | 996 Mbps | 3 | C | 26/100 |
| 53540 (Gotham) | 186 | 19.4% | 984 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Richland 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, Frontier Communications 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 Richland County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| LaValle Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Reedsburg Utility Commission | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Richland County Internet Providers
Based on 123 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Richland County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.23 out of 5 stars and 54.5% coverage in Richland County.
At a national level, based on 3454 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 Richland County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Richland County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | 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 | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reedsburg Utility Commission | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LaValle Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Richland County
Based on data reported by Richland County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Richland County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,425 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 | Richland County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | (0) | (1) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reedsburg Utility Commission | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LaValle Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Richland County?
Of the providers in Richland County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Richland 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Richland County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Richland County
| ISP / Tech Type | Richland 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reedsburg Utility Commission | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| LaValle Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Richland County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
54.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 54.4% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
30.4%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 30.4% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
LaValle Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
LaValle Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Richland County homes. Across the county, LaValle Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Vernon Communications Cooperative Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Vernon Communications Cooperative offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Richland 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
Reedsburg Utility Commission Fiber in Richland County, WI
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Reedsburg Utility Commission offers Fiber service to 5.8% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Reedsburg Utility Commission 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 Richland County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Richland County, WI
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.0% of Richland 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.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Richland County, WI
Availability:
57.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.3% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Richland County, WI
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
172 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.7% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 172 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Richland County?
Spectrum Cable in Richland County, WI
Availability:
45.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 45.1% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Richland County, WI
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 2.6% of Richland 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 Richland County?
Frontier DSL in Richland County, WI
Availability:
39.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 39.7% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 33 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Richland County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative DSL in Richland County, WI
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative offers DSL service to 23.8% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Richland Grant Telephone Cooperative DSL has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Richland County, WI
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 4.2% of Richland County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Richland 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 Richland County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Richland County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Richland County, available to 58.0% 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.