13 Best Internet Providers in Watertown, WI
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Watertown ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,755 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Watertown Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Watertown has 13 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 Watertown.
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Watertown has 13 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 Watertown.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Watertown, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Watertown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Watertown, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Watertown 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 Watertown, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 74.31% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Watertown, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Watertown
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Watertown Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Watertown Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 146 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Watertown 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 89.8% coverage in Watertown.
At a national level, based on 3961 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 Watertown?
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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 Watertown?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Watertown, the fastest internet in the city comes from TDS.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Watertown
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Netwurx | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| UpNet WI | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 80 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Watertown
| ISP / Tech Type | Watertown Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | 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 | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Watertown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Watertown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,683 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city 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 Watertown?
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. TDS is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Watertown customers with an average price rating of 3.89 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Watertown, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Watertown
| ISP / Tech Type | Watertown Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (64) | 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 | ||
| UpNet WI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Netwurx | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Watertown 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 Watertown below, including the metrics used and how Watertown compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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Watertown | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Watertown that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 22.96% | 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. | 1,755 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 Watertown. | 6.7 | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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. | 7% | 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. | 94% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 90% | 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. | 75% | 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. | 75% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Watertown ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Watertown is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Watertown is high with a score of 59 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Watertown have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Watertown 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.
90% of Watertown households have an internet connection despite having 99.93% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 75% subscribe to it. A large amount of Watertown 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 Watertown?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a Watertown Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Watertown is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Watertown's average household income is $74,011 which is about average for the Wisconsin average of $82,094 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Watertown also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Watertown has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Watertown households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Watertown?
Spectrum Fiber in Watertown, WI
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.4% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Watertown, WI
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 11.1% of Watertown homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Watertown?
Spectrum Cable in Watertown, WI
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 86.5% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Watertown?
EarthLink DSL in Watertown, WI
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.7% of Watertown homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 28 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Watertown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Watertown, WI
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.7% of Watertown homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 28 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Watertown from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Watertown, WI
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 4.6% of Watertown homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Watertown from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Watertown, WI
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.9% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Watertown, WI
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.2% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Watertown?
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Watertown homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.3% of Watertown homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
59.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Netwurx offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.2% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Netwurx Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
UpNet WI offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.7% of Watertown homes. Across the city, UpNet WI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 30, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Watertown homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
9.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.2% of Watertown homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.3% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Watertown, WI
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.9% of Watertown homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Watertown?
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 Watertown 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 Watertown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Bertram Internet, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Watertown, 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 Watertown compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Watertown 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 Watertown's B- ISP Report Card and 59 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100