Best Internet Providers in Waushara County, WI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waushara County, WI
Waushara County has 10 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 Waushara County.
Ranks compare Waushara County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Waushara County, WI at a Glance
Waushara County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Waushara County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waushara County, WI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waushara 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 Waushara County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.28% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waushara County?
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 Waushara County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fiber coverage map
- Amherst Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
- Amherst Communications - dsl coverage map
How Waushara County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Waushara County's report card score is 57th of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 71st of 72.
| Measure | Waushara County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 63.8% | Tied 32nd of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 783 Mbps | 66th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | Tied 39th of 72 | 7.2 | 7.1 | Brown County (9.8) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 40th of 72 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Menominee County (3.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 64th of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 67th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 85% | Tied 60th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | 66th of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 61st of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $67,578 | 55th of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 60th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 63.8% of homes in Waushara County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Waushara County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,578 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Waushara County Compares to Its Neighbors
Waushara County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Adams County has the most homes with fiber (96.1%) and Green Lake County the fewest (52.1%); Waushara County has 63.8%.
Map of Waushara County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Waushara County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waushara County (this page) | 24,520 | 63.8% | 783 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 30/100 |
| Winnebago County | 171,730 | 59.4% | 3,878 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 63/100 |
| Portage County | 70,377 | 76.2% | 3,658 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 63/100 |
| Waupaca County | 51,812 | 55.1% | 1,529 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Adams County | 20,654 | 96.1% | 1,641 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 36/100 |
| Green Lake County | 19,018 | 52.1% | 990 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 38/100 |
| Marquette County | 15,592 | 86.6% | 984 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 42/100 |
Internet in Waushara County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 6.5% of homes in Pine River to 100.0% in Plainfield; by ZIP code, from 12.8% in 54965 (Pine River) to 100.0% in 54966 (Plainfield). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Waushara County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wautoma | 6,256 | 66.9% | 909 Mbps | 6 | C | 23/100 |
| Redgranite | 3,105 | 13.8% | 341 Mbps | 3.2 | D | 32/100 |
| Wild Rose | 2,894 | 61.4% | 782 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 36/100 |
| Plainfield | 1,981 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 38/100 |
| Hancock | 1,620 | 96.5% | 969 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Coloma | 1,563 | 97.6% | 994 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 45/100 |
| Pine River | 1,023 | 6.5% | 274 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 23/100 |
| Saxeville | 782 | 58.7% | 649 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Lohrville | 675 | 38.5% | 961 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 33/100 |
| Poy Sippi | 648 | 48.1% | 614 Mbps | 6 | C- | 30/100 |
| Borth | 613 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 33/100 |
| Richford | 603 | 88.9% | 899 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Spring Lake | 370 | 78.1% | 817 Mbps | 5 | C | 30/100 |
| Mount Morris | 240 | 24.2% | 316 Mbps | 4.4 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Tustin | 170 | 91.2% | 914 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 32/100 |
ZIP codes in Waushara County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54982 (Wautoma) | 6,915 | 67.3% | 890 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 24/100 |
| 54970 (Redgranite) | 3,990 | 16.8% | 441 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 32/100 |
| 54984 (Wild Rose) | 3,042 | 59.4% | 756 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| 54930 (Coloma) | 1,953 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 41/100 |
| 54966 (Plainfield) | 1,924 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 37/100 |
| 54943 (Hancock) | 1,850 | 99.6% | 996 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 39/100 |
| 54965 (Pine River) | 1,276 | 12.8% | 304 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 23/100 |
| 54967 (Poy Sippi) | 589 | 61.8% | 732 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waushara County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Waushara County
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Amherst Communications | 1,000 |
| Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waushara County Internet Providers
Based on 146 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waushara County 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 35.4% coverage in Waushara County.
At a national level, based on 4254 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 Waushara County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waushara County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waushara County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Communications |  (2) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (5) |  (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waushara County
Based on data reported by Waushara County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Waushara County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waushara County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Amherst Communications | (2) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waushara County?
Of the providers in Waushara County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waushara County 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.50 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. EarthLink is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waushara County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waushara County
| ISP / Tech Type | Waushara County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Communications |  (2) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (5) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Waushara County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waushara County?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 36.0% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Amherst Communications Fiber in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
24.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Amherst Communications offers Fiber service to 24.4% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Amherst Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
22.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 22.8% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Marquette Adams Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waushara County?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.3% of Waushara 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 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.2% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
35.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.4% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Waushara 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waushara County?
Spectrum Cable in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 36.1% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waushara County?
Brightspeed DSL in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
74.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 74.8% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 55 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waushara County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Amherst Communications DSL in Waushara County, WI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Amherst Communications offers DSL service to 1.3% of Waushara County homes. Across the county, Amherst Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
A Pine River, WI Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
November 15, 2025 Generally the provider is OK. The customer service has been very poor (at best), when issues arise. They are not willing to help aside from the most basic troubleshooting steps. Service, when it is good, is really good, but there are plenty of times when the service will just slow to a crawl for several days without remedy from AT&T. We are pretty rural, and had to install a cell booster of our own to make it usable.
A Wautoma, WI Customer
Starlink Satellite
October 11, 2025 Mark D
Amherst Communications Fiber
April 23, 2025 we started out in a low range base plan, then realized we needed to get the mid range. the switch over was very easy, and the office staff was very helpful. after awhile our service became spotty and unreliable so a service tech was sent out to troubleshoot. he brought, and installed, a new updated wireless router. the outside feed line signal was good, so he began to test the interior line. found that there was a wire staple penetrating the casing so he ran all new interior wire. i thought for sure we were goin g to be billed for them replacing the wire, but he said there would be no charge! he also let us know that every customer was now receiving the top line internet/fibre package, at no add'l cost! they have always been fair and honest in all of our dealings with them
A Coloma, WI Customer
Amherst Communications Fiber
October 05, 2023 A Coloma, WI Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
March 25, 2023 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waushara 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 Waushara County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Waushara County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bug Tussel Wireless has the broadest coverage in Waushara County, available to 99.7% 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.