Best Internet Providers in Taylor County, WI
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Taylor County, WI
Taylor County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Taylor County.
Ranks compare Taylor County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Taylor County, WI at a Glance
Taylor County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Taylor County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Taylor County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Taylor County 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 Taylor County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 67.89% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Taylor County?
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 Taylor County
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fiber coverage map
- Country Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- NTERA - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Taylor County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Taylor County's report card score is tied 51st of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 61st of 72.
| Measure | Taylor County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 71.0% | 27th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 832 Mbps | 62nd of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | Tied 33rd of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 6th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 54th of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 67th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 60th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 56% | Tied 67th of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 69th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $69,552 | 49th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 27th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 71.0% of homes in Taylor County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Taylor County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,552 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Taylor County Compares to Its Neighbors
Taylor County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Marathon County has the most homes with fiber (78.7%) and Clark County the fewest (21.6%); Taylor County has 71.0%.
Map of Taylor County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Taylor County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County (this page) | 19,913 | 71.0% | 832 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 34/100 |
| Marathon County | 138,013 | 78.7% | 4,637 Mbps | 6 | B | 56/100 |
| Chippewa County | 66,297 | 73.7% | 3,388 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 53/100 |
| Clark County | 34,659 | 21.6% | 660 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Lincoln County | 28,415 | 49.8% | 2,128 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 35/100 |
| Rusk County | 14,188 | 60.5% | 1,053 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 33/100 |
| Price County | 14,054 | 62.5% | 795 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 34/100 |
Internet in Taylor County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 50.1% of homes in Stetsonville to 83.1% in Rib Lake; by ZIP code, from 44.5% in 54766 (Sheldon) to 80.4% in 54470 (Rib Lake). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Taylor County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 8,859 | 80.3% | 862 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Rib Lake | 1,822 | 83.1% | 856 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 26/100 |
| Sheldon | 1,644 | 52.7% | 564 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Stetsonville | 1,516 | 50.1% | 776 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 44/100 |
| Gilman | 1,447 | 52.2% | 579 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 30/100 |
| Little Black | 1,343 | 59.6% | 1,441 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 39/100 |
| Westboro | 835 | 80.5% | 842 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 30/100 |
| Whittlesey | 807 | 54.6% | 602 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 42/100 |
| Longwood | 635 | 62.0% | 659 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| Lublin | 559 | 85.9% | 870 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 24/100 |
| Chelsea | 372 | 93.0% | 937 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Polley | 317 | 25.9% | 374 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Hannibal | 268 | 86.9% | 941 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 34/100 |
| Perkinstown | 217 | 43.8% | 487 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 32/100 |
| Jump River | 201 | 83.1% | 842 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 33/100 |
ZIP codes in Taylor County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54451 (Medford) | 11,479 | 75.8% | 933 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 38/100 |
| 54470 (Rib Lake) | 2,105 | 80.4% | 830 Mbps | 5 | C | 26/100 |
| 54433 (Gilman) | 1,766 | 55.1% | 614 Mbps | 5 | C- | 30/100 |
| 54766 (Sheldon) | 1,601 | 44.5% | 487 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 33/100 |
| 54480 (Stetsonville) | 1,259 | 55.9% | 635 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 45/100 |
| 54490 (Westboro) | 835 | 89.8% | 942 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 30/100 |
| 54447 (Lublin) | 550 | 96.9% | 972 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Taylor County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Taylor County
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| NTERA | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Country Wireless | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Taylor County Internet Providers
Based on 157 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Taylor County 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 40.9% coverage in Taylor County.
At a national level, based on 4465 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.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Taylor County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Taylor County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Taylor County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ntera | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Taylor County
Based on data reported by Taylor County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Taylor County. 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 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Taylor County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ntera | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Taylor County?
Of the providers in Taylor County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Taylor County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TDS is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.60 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Taylor County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Taylor County
| ISP / Tech Type | Taylor County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Ntera | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Taylor County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?
TDS Fiber in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
41.2%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,189 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 41.2% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,189 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Taylor County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
23.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 23.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
NTERA Fiber in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NTERA offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, NTERA Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?
Country Wireless Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Country Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Country Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
40.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
208 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.3% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 208 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?
Spectrum Cable in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
29.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 29.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Taylor County?
TDS DSL in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 46.9% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Taylor County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
16.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 16.0% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Taylor County, WI
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 9.6% of Taylor County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Taylor County?
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 Taylor County 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 Taylor County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Country Wireless has the broadest coverage in Taylor County, available to 92.7% 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.