11 Best Internet Providers in Waukesha County, WI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Waukesha County, WI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waukesha County, WI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.90% of the county.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Waukesha County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waukesha County Internet Providers

Based on 142 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waukesha 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 3.00 out of 5 stars and 99.4% coverage in Waukesha County.

At a national level, based on 3818 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	TDS	8,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Brightspeed	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Netwurx	100 Mbps
	Bertram Internet	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	50 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waukesha County

Based on data reported by Waukesha 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 Waukesha County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,885 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 Waukesha 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. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waukesha County customers with an average price rating of 2.60 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Waukesha County

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

Waukesha County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Waukesha County	Wisconsin	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waukesha County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	34.14%	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.	2,389 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 Waukesha County.	8.0	7.3	6.8

 

Waukesha County Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Waukesha County	Wisconsin	USA
	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.	16%	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.	97%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	84%	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.	84%	74%	76%

Waukesha County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Waukesha County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waukesha County is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waukesha County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Waukesha 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.

94% of Waukesha County households have an internet connection despite having 99.70% availability. 84% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 84% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 84% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?

How Much Speed does a Waukesha County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waukesha County is 2.5, which is larger than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waukesha County's average household income is $114,296 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.

Waukesha 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, 16% 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 Waukesha County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Waukesha County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 92% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha County?

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Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha County?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Waukesha 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 Waukesha County's B ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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