12 Best Internet Providers in Washington County, WI
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Washington County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,965 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Washington County Customer Ratings | 4 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Washington County has 12 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 Washington County.
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Washington County has 12 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 Washington County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Frontier
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Above are the top 4 providers in Washington County, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Washington County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Washington County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Washington 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 Washington County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.83% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Washington County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Washington County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Washington County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (1) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ethoplex | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 141 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Washington County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.50 out of 5 stars and 98.5% coverage in Washington County.
At a national level, based on 3897 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Bertram Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Washington County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Washington County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, TDS 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 Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Netwurx | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 Mbps | ||
| Ethoplex | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ethoplex | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Washington County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Washington County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Washington County?
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 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Washington County customers with an average price rating of 2.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Washington County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Washington County
| ISP / Tech Type | Washington County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Ethoplex | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Washington County 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 county 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 Washington County below, including the metrics used and how Washington County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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Washington County | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Washington County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 37.98% | 57.90% | 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. | 1,965 Mbps | 2,751 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 Washington County. | 8.9 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 13% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 90% | 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. | 77% | 73% | 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. | 77% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Washington County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Washington County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Washington County is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Washington County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Washington County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
93% of Washington County households have an internet connection despite having 99.92% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 77% subscribe to it. A large amount of Washington County 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 Counties Compare to Washington County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
How Much Speed does a Washington County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Washington County is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Washington County's average household income is $98,336 which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and much higher than 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.
Washington County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 13% 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 Washington County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
EarthLink Fiber in Washington County, WI
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,142 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,142 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Washington County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Washington County, WI
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,142 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,142 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Washington County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Washington County, WI
Availability:
11.0%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Washington County, WI
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Washington County, WI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
Spectrum Cable in Washington County, WI
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.0% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
EarthLink DSL in Washington County, WI
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 74.1% of Washington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Washington County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Washington County, WI
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 74.1% of Washington County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Washington County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Washington County, WI
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 14.6% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 39 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Washington County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Washington County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Washington County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Washington 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 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
54.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.4% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Ethoplex Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Ethoplex offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Ethoplex Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in Washington County, WI
Availability:
17.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.9% of Washington County homes. Across the county, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Washington 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 Washington County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Washington County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- US Cellular, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Washington County, 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 Washington County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Washington County 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 Washington County's B ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100