7 Best Internet Providers in South Campus, Madison, WI

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

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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 South Campus ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Campus, Madison, WI?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in South Campus, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Campus

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Campus Internet Providers

Based on 135 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Campus residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. EarthLink wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 75.4% coverage in South Campus.

At a national level, based on 4009 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Campus?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Campus

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	ResTech Services	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	LiteWire	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Campus

Based on data reported by South Campus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in South Campus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Campus?

Wisconsin customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. ResTech Services is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Campus customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in South Campus

South Campus 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 neighborhood 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 South Campus below, including the metrics used and how South Campus compares to the rest of Madison and nation.

South Campus ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Campus	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Campus that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	49.05%	75.07%	71.53%
	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.	1,203 Mbps	3,060 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for South Campus.	6.9	7.6	7.1

 

South Campus Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Campus	Wisconsin	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	2.3	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.	19%	19%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	98%	97%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	61%	92%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	56%	80%	76%
	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.	62%	82%	77%

South Campus ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Campus is C+, which is worse than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Campus is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Campus have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

61% of South Campus households have an internet connection despite having 90.66% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 35% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A low number of South Campus 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 Neighborhoods Compare to South Campus?

How Much Speed does a South Campus Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Campus is 2.9, which is larger than the Madison average of 2.3 and larger than the national average of 2.7. South Campus’s average household income is $16,810 which is much lower than the Madison average of $96,400 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

South Campus also has 89% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Madison average of 18%. Additionally, 19% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 19% of residents in Madison who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of South Campus has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Campus households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 96% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Campus?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Campus?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Campus?

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 South Campus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 South Campus is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, LiteWire, T-Mobile Home Internet, Verizon, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in South Campus, 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 South Campus compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Campus 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 South Campus’s C+ ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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