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7 Best Internet Providers in Washburn, WI

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Washburn ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Washburn ISP Report Card D+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 862 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count Real Washburn Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Washburn has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Washburn.

Washburn overview

Washburn has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Washburn.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

98.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(70)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $49.00 - $109.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

98.3%

43 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

68.1%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1,936)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $120.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Cable

68.1%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Norvado

Norvado logo

Availability:

30.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: Starting at $99.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

30.9%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(2)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

19.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Bayfield Wireless

Bayfield Wireless logo

Availability:

97.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: Starting at $52.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

97.6%

249 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

45.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

45.3%

39 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Washburn.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Washburn residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

19.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Washburn residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-866-252-1910 Price: $55.00 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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1-833-684-9249 Price: $54.99 - $124.99 / mo.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

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 ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washburn, WI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Washburn 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, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 45.33% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Washburn

AT&T3.333.66
Norvado2.002.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.504.04
EarthLink4.003.60
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

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

ISP / Tech TypeWashburn OverallWisconsin OverallNational OverallFor Service
AT&T (1) (24) (924)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (2) (284)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (12)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (94) (1738)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (5) (64)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Norvado (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Bayfield Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 120 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Washburn 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 19.6% coverage in Washburn.

At a national level, based on 3070 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washburn?

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Washburn, WI map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Washburn?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Norvado and Spectrum should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

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

Max Advertised Speed in Washburn, WI

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Norvado1,000 Mbps
Spectrum1,000 Mbps
Bayfield Wireless300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Brightspeed100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
AT&T25 Mbps
EarthLink25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washburn

AT&T3.673.75
Norvado2.002.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.003.96
EarthLink4.002.74
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeWashburn SpeedWisconsin SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
AT&T (1) (24) (924)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (12)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (2) (284)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (94) (1738)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (5) (64)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Norvado (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Bayfield Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Washburn ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Norvado and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Washburn. 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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washburn?

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. EarthLink is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Washburn customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Washburn

AT&T3.133.51
Norvado1.001.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.504.11
EarthLink3.002.87
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeWashburn AffordabilityWisconsin AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
AT&T (1) (24) (924)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (2) (284)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (1) (12)View Plans
Spectrum (0) (94) (1738)View Plans
Brightspeed (0) (5) (64)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Norvado (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans
Bayfield Wireless (0) (0) (0)View Plans

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

Washburn ISP Report Card: D+
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Washburn Wisconsin USA
30.88% 57.90% 67.25%
862 Mbps 2,751 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
3.8 7.3 6.8

 

Washburn Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
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Washburn Wisconsin USA
2.3 2.4 2.7
14% 12% 14%
93% 94% 95%
88% 90% 90%
68% 73% 75%
68% 74% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Washburn ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Washburn is D+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washburn is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washburn have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Washburn 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.

88% of Washburn households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 68% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% 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 68% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Washburn 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 Washburn?

Ashland, WI

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Salmo, WI

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
Ashland Junction, WI

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100

Odanah, WI

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Barksdale, WI

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
Sanborn, WI

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100

Diaperville, WI

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Moquah, WI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
La Pointe, WI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100

How Much Speed does a Washburn Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washburn is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washburn's average household income is $72,369 which is about average for the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for 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.

Washburn 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, 14% 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 Washburn has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Washburn households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washburn?

Norvado Fiber in Washburn, WI

Norvado logo

Availability:

30.9%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Norvado offers Fiber service to 30.9% of Washburn homes. Across the city, Norvado Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Norvado Fiber. Norvado Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Washburn from Norvado in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washburn?

Spectrum Cable in Washburn, WI

Spectrum logo

Availability:

68.1%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(1,618)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 68.1% of Washburn homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 35, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Washburn from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washburn?

Brightspeed DSL in Washburn, WI

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

98.3%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(33)

Avg. Download Speed

43 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 98.3% of Washburn homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Washburn from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washburn?

Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless in Washburn, WI

Bayfield Wireless logo

Availability:

97.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

249 Mbps

Bayfield Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Washburn homes. Across the city, Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 249 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 300, with an average of 229 Mbps throughout the city. Bayfield Wireless Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washburn from Bayfield Wireless in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washburn, WI

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

45.3%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

39 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.3% of Washburn homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washburn from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washburn, WI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Washburn homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washburn from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washburn, WI

AT&T logo

Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Washburn homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Washburn from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Washburn?

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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Norvado and 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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Washburn, 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 Washburn compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Washburn 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 Washburn's D+ ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Oswichee, AL

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
Bear Creek, NC

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
Conway, NH

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

Norway, MI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Newbury, MA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
Wrens, GA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

Abernathy, TX

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Watertown, FL

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Utica, KY

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

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A Big Bend, WI Customer

AT&T DSL

December 26, 2025

I live in a rural area and because of that, everything is ridiculously limited. AT&T is the only provider who will service this area ( at least it was when I moved here) and they only offer ONE tier. I should be getting sppeds upwards of 200 and of course, I am lucky if I can get half of that. When its cloudy outside, its as slow as DSL. Same with rain and snow. Same when people get home from work/school. It is solitarily the worst internet service I have ever had. But unfortunately I have no choice. What is even worse is that it has been so bad for so long, that I am almost used to it. I have at least supplemented my terrible internet service with a mesh system so that I can get slightly better service upstairs in my house (my office is upstairs), since otherwise I get nothing upstairs, even with an extender. The state of affairs as far as internet is concerned, is pure awful. It really is a necessarily evil.

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Brightspeed Fiber

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Mike Y

Spectrum Cable

December 19, 2025

I'm really not sure why the price of our internet keeps going up but the speed stays the same. Our last bill even when bundled with cable went up by $40 in one month. The issue may be that there are few (1) other options in our area. I am currently debating switching to T-Mobile's wireless service as I already use them for my cellular service. Late night outages have also been common recently and we get no explanation or refund when it happens.

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A Kimberly, WI Customer

Spectrum Cable

December 15, 2025
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Jamie T.

AT&T DSL

November 16, 2025

I've had a good experience with my Internet provider so far. I moved into a new apartment about a year ago and started service with AT&T at that time. I had never used AT&T prior to this. I've had no major outages since starting service with AT&T, which is an upgrade from spotty service I've had in the past with Verizon. Overall, I'm pretty content with my current Internet provider.

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