12 Best Internet Providers in Sparta, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Sparta, 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 Sparta, WI?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Sparta

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

Based on 133 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Sparta 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 39.8% coverage in Sparta.

At a national level, based on 3842 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sparta?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	2,000 Mbps
	CVFTC	1,000 Mbps
	Vernon Communications Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Lynxx Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sparta

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

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. Vernon Communications Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Sparta customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Sparta

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

Sparta ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Sparta	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Sparta that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	77.06%	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.	5,132 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 Sparta.	7.2	7.3	6.8

 

Sparta Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Sparta	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.	2.4	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.	9%	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.	93%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	69%	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.	71%	74%	76%

Sparta ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Sparta 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.

91% of Sparta households have an internet connection despite having 96.87% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 71% subscribe to it. A large amount of Sparta 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 Sparta?

How Much Speed does a Sparta Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Sparta is 2.4, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Sparta's average household income is $69,498 which is about average for the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Sparta also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 9% 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 Sparta has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Sparta households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sparta?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sparta?

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 Sparta is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Sparta is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, US Cellular, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Sparta, 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 Sparta compare to other cities with a similar population?

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

Customer Reviews

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