Best Internet Providers in Wauwatosa, WI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wauwatosa, WI
Wauwatosa has 5 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 Wauwatosa.
Ranks compare Wauwatosa with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Wauwatosa, WI at a Glance
Wauwatosa 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
Verizon
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 Wauwatosa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wauwatosa, WI?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Wauwatosa based on 137 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 Wauwatosa?
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 Wauwatosa
- 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
How Wauwatosa Compares to Places Its Size
Wauwatosa's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 43%.
| Measure | Wauwatosa | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 92.1% | top 35% | 73.8% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,414 Mbps | top 31% | 3,493 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 27% | 8 | 7.2 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 8% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 15% | 13% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | bottom 44% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 77% | 74% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 34% | 75% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $107,308 | top 37% | $72,205 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 16% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 92.1% of homes in Wauwatosa, against 73.8% across Milwaukee County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Wauwatosa are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,308 (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 Wauwatosa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wauwatosa?
EarthLink Fiber in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,717 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 91.9% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,717 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 Wauwatosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
91.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,717 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 91.9% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,717 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 Wauwatosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wauwatosa?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
318 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 318 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wauwatosa?
Spectrum Cable in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 100.0% of Wauwatosa homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wauwatosa?
EarthLink DSL in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.3% of Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Wauwatosa, WI
Availability:
84.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.3% of Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Wauwatosa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wauwatosa has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wauwatosa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tosa East Towne | 5,571 | 82.1% | 4,031 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 67/100 |
ZIP codes in Wauwatosa
How Wauwatosa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wauwatosa that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Glendale has the most homes with fiber (85.3%) and New Berlin the fewest (53.7%); Wauwatosa has 92.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauwatosa (this page) | 48,614 | 92.1% | 4,414 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 68/100 |
| Milwaukee metro area | 1,574,731 | 61.5% | 3,039 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 68/100 |
| West Allis | 61,085 | 78.3% | 3,767 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 52/100 |
| 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 |
| Greenfield | 37,711 | 66.1% | 3,331 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 60/100 |
| Glendale | 12,268 | 85.3% | 4,168 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Elm Grove | 6,619 | 71.3% | 3,708 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 90/100 |
| West Milwaukee | 4,125 | 79.4% | 2,915 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 45/100 |
| Butler | 1,787 | 68.1% | 3,724 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Duplainville | 408 | 78.9% | 4,157 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 86/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wauwatosa?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Spectrum. 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 Wauwatosa
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wauwatosa Internet Providers
Based on 137 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Wauwatosa residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.32 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Wauwatosa.
At a national level, based on 4173 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 Wauwatosa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wauwatosa Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (3) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wauwatosa
Based on data reported by Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,341 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, 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 | Wauwatosa Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (3) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wauwatosa?
Of the providers in Wauwatosa, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wauwatosa 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.
Spectrum is rated 4.00 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 Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wauwatosa
| ISP / Tech Type | Wauwatosa Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (104) | (1949) | 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 | (3) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
A Wauwatosa, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
April 17, 2023 I had it installed many years ago. I rarely have service issues. The speeds were significantly upgraded, except for uploads. When there is an outage, my ISP notifies me. My service has no caps.
A Milwaukee, WI Customer
AT&T Fiber
June 20, 2023 Chris K
AT&T Fiber
June 17, 2023 When first signing up for service from AT&T they said my new address would be ready to set up and all I needed to do was hook up the router that I had and it would work. Once I moved in it turned out they were wrong and it needed more equipment. After having the new equipment shipped to me I tried to set it up, but ran into issues with not having the proper cables running to the house. I had to contact AT&T again and schedule a tech to come install proper wires for this. That whole ordeal was annoying and should not have happened. However they were able to get a tech out the next day and he was extremely helpful. He got everything set up and tested multiple times to make sure everything was working properly. If anyone is looking to switch to AT&T talk to an actual person to make sure the new address has everything it needs.
An Illinois Customer
AT&T Fixed Wireless
May 15, 2023 ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wauwatosa?
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 Wauwatosa is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Wauwatosa is Spectrum.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wauwatosa, available to 100.0% 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.