Best Internet Providers in Washburn County, WI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Washburn County.
Ranks compare Washburn County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Washburn County, WI at a Glance
Washburn County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Spectrum
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EarthLink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Washburn County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washburn County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Washburn 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 Washburn County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.57% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washburn 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 Washburn County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Mosaic Technologies - fiber coverage map
- Sirentel - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Starwire Technologies - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- CenturyLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Washburn County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Washburn County's report card score is 71st of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 50th of 72.
| Measure | Washburn County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 26.3% | 68th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 789 Mbps | 65th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | 64th of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 58th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 12th of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 34th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 46th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 59th of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 44th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $64,482 | 61st of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 60th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 26.3% of homes in Washburn County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Washburn County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $64,482 (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 Washburn County Compares to Its Neighbors
Washburn County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Burnett County has the most homes with fiber (87.5%) and Douglas County the fewest (24.5%); Washburn County has 26.3%.
Map of Washburn County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Washburn County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County (this page) | 16,623 | 26.3% | 789 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Barron County | 46,711 | 63.8% | 1,708 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Douglas County | 44,295 | 24.5% | 875 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Sawyer County | 18,074 | 45.0% | 915 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Burnett County | 16,526 | 87.5% | 758 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 39/100 |
| Bayfield County | 16,220 | 71.1% | 976 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 54/100 |
| Rusk County | 14,188 | 60.5% | 1,053 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 33/100 |
Internet in Washburn County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Springbrook to 92.2% in Sarona; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 54875 (Springbrook) to 95.8% in 54870 (Sarona). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Washburn County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spooner | 5,655 | 23.9% | 836 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| Shell Lake | 2,900 | 22.1% | 741 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 45/100 |
| Minong | 2,163 | 10.1% | 450 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 38/100 |
| Birchwood | 1,765 | 80.1% | 1,662 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 52/100 |
| Trego | 1,580 | 6.9% | 372 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 39/100 |
| Sarona | 1,520 | 92.2% | 1,846 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 51/100 |
| Springbrook | 1,405 | 0.0% | 58 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 34/100 |
ZIP codes in Washburn County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54801 (Spooner) | 6,657 | 28.2% | 799 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 36/100 |
| 54871 (Shell Lake) | 3,329 | 24.3% | 703 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 47/100 |
| 54817 (Birchwood) | 2,424 | 82.2% | 1,661 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 53/100 |
| 54859 (Minong) | 2,038 | 10.9% | 475 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 36/100 |
| 54870 (Sarona) | 1,528 | 95.8% | 1,916 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 50/100 |
| 54888 (Trego) | 1,422 | 6.8% | 408 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 39/100 |
| 54875 (Springbrook) | 1,123 | 0.0% | 42 Mbps | 2.3 | F | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Washburn 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 Washburn County
| Mosaic Technologies | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Sirentel | 1,000 |
| Starwire Technologies | 1,000 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| CenturyLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Washburn County Internet Providers
Based on 138 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Washburn 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 67.2% coverage in Washburn County.
At a national level, based on 3616 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 Washburn County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Washburn County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Washburn County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) |  (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sirentel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washburn County
Based on data reported by Washburn 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 Washburn 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 | Washburn 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 | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sirentel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washburn County?
Of the providers in Washburn County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Washburn 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 Washburn County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Washburn County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washburn County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| CenturyLink | (0) | (1) | (183) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Starwire Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sirentel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Mosaic Technologies | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Washburn County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washburn County?
Mosaic Technologies Fiber in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
16.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mosaic Technologies offers Fiber service to 16.4% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Mosaic Technologies Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Sirentel Fiber in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sirentel offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Sirentel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.3% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Starwire Technologies Fiber in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Starwire Technologies offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Starwire Technologies 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 Washburn County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
78.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.6% of Washburn 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 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.2% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.2% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washburn County?
Spectrum Cable in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
41.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 41.7% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washburn County?
Brightspeed DSL in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 80.3% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Washburn County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
CenturyLink DSL in Washburn County, WI
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(120)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
CenturyLink offers DSL service to 18.7% of Washburn County homes. Across the county, CenturyLink DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 3.9 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 Washburn 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 Washburn 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 Washburn County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Washburn County, available to 80.3% 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.