14 Best Internet Providers in Waupaca County, WI
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Waupaca County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,454 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Waupaca County Customer Ratings | 3 |
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.
Waupaca County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Waupaca County.
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Waupaca County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Waupaca County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waupaca County, WI?
Spectrum is the best internet provider in Waupaca County based on Wisconsin customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Spectrum had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Waupaca County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Spectrum is an option for 68.60% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Waupaca County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waupaca County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Waupaca County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum |  (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Solarus | (1) | (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 149 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Waupaca County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.20 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Solarus wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 10.5% coverage in Waupaca County.
At a national level, based on 3968 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Amherst Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.12 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Waupaca County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Solarus | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Amherst Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bertram Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Waupaca Online | 50 Mbps | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waupaca County
| ISP / Tech Type | Waupaca County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Solarus | (1) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Waupaca 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 Waupaca County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,879 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 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 Waupaca County?
Wisconsin customers rate Spectrum 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.
Spectrum received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Solarus is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waupaca County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waupaca County
| ISP / Tech Type | Waupaca County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (94) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Solarus | (1) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Amherst Communications | (0) | (2) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (9) | (28) | 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 | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Waupaca | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Waupaca 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 Waupaca County below, including the metrics used and how Waupaca County compares to the rest of Wisconsin and nation.
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Waupaca County | Wisconsin | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waupaca County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 42.80% | 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. | 1,454 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 Waupaca County. | 5.8 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 61% | 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. | 61% | 74% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Waupaca County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Waupaca County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waupaca County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waupaca County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Waupaca 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.
87% of Waupaca County households have an internet connection despite having 99.29% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Waupaca 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 Waupaca County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Waupaca County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waupaca County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Wisconsin average of 2.4 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waupaca County's average household income is $74,418 which is higher than 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.
Waupaca County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Wisconsin average of 15%. Additionally, 8% 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 Waupaca County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Waupaca County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waupaca County?
Spectrum Fiber in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(203)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Amherst Communications Fiber in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Amherst Communications offers Fiber service to 10.7% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Amherst Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Solarus Fiber in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Solarus offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Solarus Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
7,014 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 7,014 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waupaca County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waupaca County?
Spectrum Cable in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
57.9%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 57.9% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waupaca County?
Frontier DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
18.4%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 18.4% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 38 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 Waupaca County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 13.9% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 13.9% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 13.1% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 8.4% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 80 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. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Waupaca County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Solarus DSL in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Solarus offers DSL service to 8.0% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Solarus DSL has speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waupaca County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
94.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
86.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.8% of Waupaca 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 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.5% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Waupaca Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Waupaca Online offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Waupaca Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.6% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
25.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.7% of Waupaca County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Waupaca County, WI
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.5% of Waupaca 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
Which ISP Should You Choose in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County is Spectrum.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. 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 Waupaca County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waupaca 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 Waupaca County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Waupaca 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 Waupaca County's C+ ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100