9 Best Internet Providers in River Falls, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in River Falls, 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 River Falls, WI?

Swiftcurrent Connect is the highest-rated internet provider in River Falls based on 37 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 River Falls, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in River Falls

Local, State, and National Ratings for all River Falls Internet Providers

Based on 37 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Swiftcurrent Connect is the best internet service provider for River Falls 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 95.7% coverage in River Falls.

At a national level, based on 4300 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 River Falls?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 River Falls

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Baldwin Lightstream	8,000 Mbps
	Swiftcurrent Connect	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Southeast MN Wifi	300 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Centurylink	60 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in River Falls

Based on data reported by River Falls ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Baldwin Lightstream. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in River Falls. 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 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 River Falls?

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 River Falls customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in River Falls

River Falls 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 River Falls below, including the metrics used and how River Falls compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.

River Falls ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	River Falls	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in River Falls that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	38.41%	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.	2,785 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 River Falls.	4.4	7.3	6.8

 

River Falls Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	River Falls	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.	2.6	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	73%	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.	76%	74%	76%

River Falls ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in River Falls is C+, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in River Falls is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in River Falls have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The River Falls 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.

94% of River Falls households have an internet connection despite having 96.44% availability. 73% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 73% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of River Falls 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 River Falls?

How Much Speed does a River Falls Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in River Falls is 2.6, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. River Falls's average household income is $89,607 which is much 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.

River Falls also has 30% 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 River Falls has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, River Falls households are much more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 89% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in River Falls?

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 River Falls 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 River Falls is Swiftcurrent Connect.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in River Falls, 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 River Falls compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how River Falls 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 River Falls's C+ ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.