6 Best Internet Providers in Third Ward, Eau Claire, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Third Ward, Eau Claire, 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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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Third Ward, Eau Claire, WI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Third Ward based on 136 Eau Claire customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Third Ward, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Third Ward

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Third Ward Internet Providers

Based on 136 reviews from Eau Claire internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Third Ward 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 Eau Claire, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 44.3% coverage in Third Ward.

At a national level, based on 3738 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 Third Ward?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Third Ward, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from TDS.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Third Ward

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Third Ward

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

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 Third Ward?

Eau Claire customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 Third Ward customers with an average price rating of 3.89 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Third Ward, Eau Claire, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Third Ward

Third Ward 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 Third Ward below, including the metrics used and how Third Ward compares to the rest of Eau Claire and nation.

Third Ward ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Third Ward	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Third Ward that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.71%	50.79%	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.	7,127 Mbps	3,970 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 Third Ward.	6.1	5.9	6.8

 

Third Ward Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Third Ward	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.	2.2	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.	72%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	71%	91%	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.	62%	77%	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.	128%	80%	76%

Third Ward ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Third Ward is B, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Third Ward is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Third Ward have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Third Ward 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.

71% of Third Ward households have an internet connection while having 48.33% availability. 62% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 62% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 128% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Third Ward 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 Third Ward?

How Much Speed does a Third Ward Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Third Ward is 2.2, which is smaller than the Eau Claire average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Third Ward's average household income is $52,812 which is lower than the Eau Claire average of $76,325 and much lower than 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.

Third Ward also has 65% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Eau Claire average of 20%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Eau Claire who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Third Ward has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Third Ward households are much more technology-disengaged. 72% of households have some sort of computing device, 68% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 70% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Third Ward?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Third Ward?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Third Ward?

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 Third Ward 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 Third Ward is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Third Ward, 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 Third Ward compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Third Ward 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 Third Ward's B ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.