12 Best Internet Providers in Stoughton, WI

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

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Stoughton 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 Stoughton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.66% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stoughton

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

Based on 137 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Stoughton 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 66.2% coverage in Stoughton.

At a national level, based on 3754 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bertram Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stoughton?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Stoughton, the fastest internet in the city comes from TDS.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	UpNet WI	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Bertram Internet	100 Mbps
	Four Lakes Broadband	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	LiteWire	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stoughton

Based on data reported by Stoughton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Stoughton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,990 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stoughton?

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. TDS is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stoughton customers with an average price rating of 3.89 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stoughton

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

Stoughton ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Stoughton	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Stoughton that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.26%	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.	6,782 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 Stoughton.	8.9	7.3	6.8

 

Stoughton Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Stoughton	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.	2.3	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.	18%	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.	94%	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.	79%	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.	79%	74%	76%

Stoughton ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stoughton is A, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stoughton is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stoughton have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stoughton 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 Stoughton households have an internet connection despite having 99.95% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Stoughton 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 Stoughton?

How Much Speed does a Stoughton Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stoughton is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stoughton's average household income is $93,042 which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Stoughton also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Stoughton has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stoughton households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stoughton?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Stoughton?

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 Stoughton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Stoughton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• US Cellular, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Stoughton, 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 Stoughton compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stoughton 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 Stoughton's A ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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