Best Internet Providers in Waukesha, WI
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waukesha, WI
Waukesha has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Waukesha.
Ranks compare Waukesha with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waukesha, WI at a Glance
Waukesha Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Waukesha ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waukesha, WI?
EarthLink is the highest-rated internet provider in Waukesha based on 142 Wisconsin customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waukesha?
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 Waukesha
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Waukesha Compares to Places Its Size
Waukesha's report card score is tied 508th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 357th of 749.
| Measure | Waukesha | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 57.7% | Tied 571st of 749 | 41.8% | 65.0% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,934 Mbps | 475th of 749 | 2,478 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 367th of 749 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 359th of 749 | 17% | 13% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 183rd of 749 | 95% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 158th of 749 | 84% | 74% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | Tied 228th of 749 | 89% | 80% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $98,579 | 326th of 749 | $114,497 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 57.7% of homes in Waukesha, against 41.8% across Waukesha County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Waukesha are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,579 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Waukesha
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha?
EarthLink Fiber in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
52.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 52.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 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 Waukesha from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
52.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,683 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 52.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,683 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Waukesha from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.5% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
6.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.3% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha?
Spectrum Cable in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.1% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waukesha?
EarthLink DSL in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 86.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waukesha from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 86.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waukesha from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Waukesha, WI
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 6.2% of Waukesha homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Waukesha by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.8% of homes in 53189 to 65.4% in 53186. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waukesha
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waukesha
How Waukesha Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waukesha that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Brookfield has the most homes with fiber (56.9%) and Big Bend the fewest (5.5%); Waukesha has 57.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha (this page) | 87,845 | 57.7% | 2,934 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 74/100 |
| Brookfield | 45,636 | 56.9% | 3,878 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 80/100 |
| New Berlin | 40,679 | 53.7% | 4,272 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 73/100 |
| Pewaukee | 30,189 | 21.2% | 1,415 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Delafield | 9,224 | 20.9% | 998 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 76/100 |
| Big Bend | 4,261 | 5.5% | 999 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 69/100 |
| Wales | 3,438 | 14.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 88/100 |
| Waterville | 830 | 11.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 86/100 |
| Genesee Depot | 425 | 12.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 82/100 |
| Duplainville | 408 | 78.9% | 4,157 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 86/100 |
| Genesee | 216 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waukesha?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by EarthLink. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waukesha Internet Providers
Based on 142 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, EarthLink is the best internet service provider for Waukesha residents. EarthLink was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 95.6% coverage in Waukesha.
At a national level, based on 4250 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 Waukesha Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukesha Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed |  (0) |  (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waukesha
Based on data reported by Waukesha ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Waukesha. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,533 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 EarthLink. This indicates EarthLink reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukesha Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waukesha?
Of the providers in Waukesha, customers rate EarthLink the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waukesha 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.
EarthLink is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waukesha
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukesha Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (4) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
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.
A Waukesha, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 31, 2023 A Waukesha, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 19, 2023 I have been a loyal customer to Spectrum for over 25 years. I have used them for cable and internet for all of these years. I recently cancelled my basic cable service because it had become unaffordable. I kept only their internet service which is also extremely overpriced. I feel as though I am being held hostage by them as they basically hold a monopoly in my area. They apparently do not value me as a customer. The price charged for the lowest tier of internet costs more than my health insurance.
A Waukesha, WI Customer
AT&T Fiber
March 10, 2023 A Waukesha, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 26, 2023 I don't have a big problem with our ISP, we just don't have a lot of options. We live on the border of 3 cities and because ISPs focus on the centers of each city first, we have poorer speeds than those at the city centers. We are in an area with fiber; but it is not available on our specific neighborhood. So, for what we get I feel we pay too much, but it's because we get slower speeds than the cities around us. Service and uptime has been great.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waukesha?
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 is EarthLink.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, EarthLink may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Waukesha is EarthLink.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waukesha, available to 99.1% 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.