Best Internet Providers in Sand Bay, WI
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sand Bay, WI
Sand Bay has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Sand Bay.
Ranks compare Sand Bay with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sand Bay, WI at a Glance
Sand Bay Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Bayfield Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Sand Bay ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sand Bay, WI?
Brightspeed is the best internet provider in Sand Bay based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Brightspeed had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sand Bay, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Brightspeed is an option for 86.58% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sand Bay?
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 Sand Bay
How Sand Bay Compares to Places Its Size
Sand Bay's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 6%.
| Measure | Sand Bay | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 71.1% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 242 Mbps | bottom 11% | 976 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.9 | bottom 13% | 3.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 14% | 13% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 74% | 74% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 81% | 80% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $48,508 | bottom 13% | $71,493 | $84,032 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Sand Bay, against 71.1% across Bayfield County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Sand Bay are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $48,508 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Sand Bay
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sand Bay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Sand Bay, WI.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sand Bay?
Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless in Sand Bay, WI
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
282 Mbps
Bayfield Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Sand Bay homes. Across the city, Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 300, with an average of 275 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sand Bay?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sand Bay, WI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sand Bay?
Brightspeed DSL in Sand Bay, WI
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 86.6% of Sand Bay homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Sand Bay by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sand Bay
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sand Bay
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Sand Bay Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sand Bay that have their own pages are all within 24 miles. Among them, Bayfield has the most homes with fiber (33.6%) and Washburn the fewest (31.7%); Sand Bay has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Bay (this page) | 149 | 0.0% | 242 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 73/100 |
| Washburn | 3,316 | 31.7% | 865 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Bayfield | 1,856 | 33.6% | 1,154 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 67/100 |
| Red Cliff | 757 | 11.5% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 67/100 |
| La Pointe | 427 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Cornucopia | 393 | 80.2% | 865 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 58/100 |
| Herbster | 343 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.7 | C | 62/100 |
| Salmo | 111 | 46.9% | 735 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 56/100 |
| Diaperville | 67 | 0.0% | 80 Mbps | 2 | F | 52/100 |
| Odanah | 64 | 0.0% | 144 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 46/100 |
| Benoit | 36 | 69.4% | 725 Mbps | 1.3 | D | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sand Bay?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Brightspeed. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Bayfield Wireless 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 Sand Bay
| Bayfield Wireless | 300 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Sand Bay. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Sand Bay Internet Providers
Based on 5 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Brightspeed is the best internet service provider for Sand Bay residents. Brightspeed was rated at an average of 2.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 76 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Brightspeed is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.09 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sand Bay Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sand Bay, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand Bay Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bayfield Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sand Bay
Based on data reported by Sand Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Bayfield Wireless. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Sand Bay. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 282 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 Brightspeed. This indicates Brightspeed reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand Bay Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bayfield Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sand Bay?
Of the providers in Sand Bay, customers rate Brightspeed the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sand Bay 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.
Brightspeed is rated 2.40 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Sand Bay, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sand Bay
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand Bay Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bayfield Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Sand Bay?
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 Sand Bay is Brightspeed.
- The fastest internet provider should be Bayfield Wireless. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Brightspeed may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sand Bay is Brightspeed.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Sand Bay, available to 86.6% 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.