Best Internet Providers in Vilas County, WI
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Vilas County, WI
Vilas 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 Vilas County.
Ranks compare Vilas County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Vilas County, WI at a Glance
Vilas County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Vilas County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Vilas County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Vilas 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 Vilas County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.29% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Vilas 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 Vilas County
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Norvado - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- SonicNet - fiber coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- SonicNet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Vilas County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Vilas County's report card score is tied 44th of 72 and its connectivity index is 49th of 72.
| Measure | Vilas County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 69.9% | 29th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 1,360 Mbps | 45th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | Tied 43rd of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 67th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | Tied 21st of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 24th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 31st of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 63% | Tied 51st of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 25th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,721 | 54th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | Tied 68th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 69.9% of homes in Vilas County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Vilas County are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,721 (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 Vilas County Compares to Its Neighbors
Vilas County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Michigan. Among them, Oneida County has the most homes with fiber (63.4%) and Gogebic County, MI the fewest (18.4%); Vilas County has 69.9%.
Map of Vilas County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Vilas County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas County (this page) | 23,047 | 69.9% | 1,360 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Oneida County | 37,845 | 63.4% | 2,108 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 41/100 |
| Gogebic County, MI | 14,380 | 18.4% | 905 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Price County | 14,054 | 62.5% | 795 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Iron County, MI | 11,631 | 33.6% | 751 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 24/100 |
| Forest County | 9,179 | 37.2% | 759 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Iron County | 6,137 | 35.0% | 821 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 38/100 |
Internet in Vilas County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.1% of homes in Lac Du Flambeau to 94.9% in Conover; by ZIP code, from 1.0% in 54538 (Lac Du Flambeau) to 99.5% in 54558 (St. Germain). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Vilas County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | 7,373 | 83.8% | 2,587 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 33/100 |
| Woodruff | 4,685 | 49.2% | 997 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 46/100 |
| Lac Du Flambeau | 3,258 | 0.1% | 187 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 48/100 |
| St. Germain | 2,687 | 92.3% | 998 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Phelps | 1,337 | 72.5% | 836 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 34/100 |
| Conover | 1,186 | 94.9% | 965 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Boulder Junction | 987 | 97.1% | 990 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 37/100 |
| Manitowish Waters | 963 | 87.0% | 898 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 48/100 |
| Land O' Lakes | 950 | 91.4% | 916 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 36/100 |
| Presque Isle | 868 | 74.8% | 768 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Sayner | 741 | 98.9% | 997 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Arbor Vitae | 523 | 77.4% | 989 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 39/100 |
| Winchester | 278 | 1.8% | 77 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 38/100 |
| Powell | 168 | 17.9% | 271 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 50/100 |
| Star Lake | 115 | 95.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Vilas County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54521 (Eagle River) | 8,428 | 84.6% | 2,378 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 34/100 |
| 54568 (Woodruff) | 5,186 | 50.3% | 998 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 45/100 |
| 54538 (Lac Du Flambeau) | 3,255 | 1.0% | 186 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 49/100 |
| 54558 (St. Germain) | 2,159 | 99.5% | 997 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 42/100 |
| 54519 (Conover) | 1,315 | 97.0% | 988 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 54557 (Presque Isle) | 1,247 | 64.4% | 680 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 35/100 |
| 54554 (Phelps) | 1,110 | 75.3% | 866 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 35/100 |
| 54540 (Land O' Lakes) | 1,023 | 91.6% | 923 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 35/100 |
| 54512 (Boulder Junction) | 934 | 97.6% | 991 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 37/100 |
| 54545 (Manitowish Waters) | 844 | 89.8% | 917 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 48/100 |
| 54560 (Sayner) | 629 | 98.7% | 997 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 54561 (Sayner) | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Vilas 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 Vilas County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Norvado | 1,000 |
| SonicNet | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Vilas County Internet Providers
Based on 149 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Vilas 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 38.5% coverage in Vilas County.
At a national level, based on 4429 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 Vilas County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Vilas County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Vilas County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (2) |  (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) |  (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SonicNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Vilas County
Based on data reported by Vilas 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 Vilas 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 | Vilas County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SonicNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Vilas County?
Of the providers in Vilas County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Vilas 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. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Vilas County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Vilas County
| ISP / Tech Type | Vilas County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Norvado | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| SonicNet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Vilas County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Vilas County?
Spectrum Fiber in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
60.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 60.5% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Norvado Fiber in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
17.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Norvado offers Fiber service to 17.3% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Norvado Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 8.6% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
963 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 963 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Vilas County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
SonicNet Fiber in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SonicNet offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, SonicNet Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Vilas County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
76.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
68.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.3% of Vilas 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 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
61.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 61.4% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Vilas 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
38.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.5% of Vilas 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the county.
SonicNet Fixed Wireless in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
SonicNet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, SonicNet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Vilas County?
Spectrum Cable in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 34.4% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Vilas County?
Frontier DSL in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 72.3% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 60 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Vilas County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Vilas County, WI
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 11.7% of Vilas County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 60 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Vilas County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
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 Vilas 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 Vilas 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 Vilas County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Vilas County, available to 76.6% 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.