Best Internet Providers in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Wisconsin Rapids has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Wisconsin Rapids.
Ranks compare Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI at a Glance
Wisconsin Rapids Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Solarus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Bug Tussel Wireless
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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 Wisconsin Rapids ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
Solarus is the highest-rated internet provider in Wisconsin Rapids based on 150 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wisconsin Rapids?
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 Wisconsin Rapids
- Solarus - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Solarus - dsl coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
How Wisconsin Rapids Compares to Places Its Size
Wisconsin Rapids's report card score is in the bottom 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 21%.
| Measure | Wisconsin Rapids | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Wood County | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.9% | top 16% | 82.2% | 65.0% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 994 Mbps | bottom 3% | 2,338 Mbps | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | bottom 28% | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 16% | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 27% | 10% | 13% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | bottom 27% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | bottom 44% | 74% | 74% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | bottom 26% | 76% | 80% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $70,684 | bottom 25% | $72,244 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 13% | 15% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 97.9% of homes in Wisconsin Rapids, against 82.2% across Wood County and 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Wisconsin Rapids are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,684 (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 Wisconsin Rapids
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wisconsin Rapids?
Solarus Fiber in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Solarus offers Fiber service to 97.9% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, Solarus Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wisconsin Rapids?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
95.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.1% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, 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 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 city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.5% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
165 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 165 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.3% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
72.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.3% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 Wisconsin Rapids?
Spectrum Cable in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 93.4% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wisconsin Rapids?
Solarus DSL in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Solarus offers DSL service to 4.5% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, Solarus DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps
TDS DSL in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 1.9% of Wisconsin Rapids homes. Across the city, TDS DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 10, with an average of 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Wisconsin Rapids by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Wisconsin Rapids has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Wisconsin Rapids
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Wisconsin Rapids
How Wisconsin Rapids Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Wisconsin Rapids that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rudolph has the most homes with fiber (99.5%) and Vesper the fewest (77.7%); Wisconsin Rapids has 97.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids (this page) | 31,163 | 97.9% | 994 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 55/100 |
| Nekoosa | 8,175 | 96.0% | 1,143 Mbps | 5 | B- | 56/100 |
| Port Edwards | 2,427 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Rudolph | 1,606 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 59/100 |
| Vesper | 1,350 | 77.7% | 835 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Cranmoor | 1,252 | 98.7% | 994 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Biron | 943 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 61/100 |
| Meehan | 462 | 65.2% | 671 Mbps | 4 | C- | 65/100 |
| New Rome | 433 | 98.6% | 986 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 260 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 53/100 |
| Kellner | 177 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wisconsin Rapids?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Solarus. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Wisconsin Rapids
| Solarus | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| TDS | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Wisconsin Rapids Internet Providers
Based on 150 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Solarus is the best internet service provider for Wisconsin Rapids residents. Solarus was rated at an average of 4.67 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 90.5% coverage in Wisconsin Rapids.
At a national level, based on 4215 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 Wisconsin Rapids Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wisconsin Rapids Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wisconsin Rapids
Based on data reported by Wisconsin Rapids ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Wisconsin Rapids. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Solarus. This indicates Solarus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wisconsin Rapids Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wisconsin Rapids?
Of the providers in Wisconsin Rapids, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wisconsin Rapids 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. Solarus is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wisconsin Rapids
| ISP / Tech Type | Wisconsin Rapids Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Spectrum
September 27, 2026 Looking to change
Ashley L
Spectrum Cable
June 11, 2026 Over the years the bill has increased for assorted fees. I understand inflation but we have not gotten anything better as far as service for this increased fee. It is frustrating to see new customer prices when we've been customers for 15 years.
A Appleton, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 28, 2026 A Washburn, WI Customer
Norvado Fiber
May 18, 2026 Norvado is a local internet service provider that is more affordable than the other options in my area. I am not as pleased with the speed but the price makes it worth using.
Kinsey L
Spectrum Fiber
May 17, 2026 We just moved to Wisconsin last August and had switched over from Optimum to Spectrum. We picked a lower tier plan to save on cost and have had few issues over this past year. After 6 months we did see an increase in our bill by $10 which we weren’t too happy about but are still paying less than we did at our last home. Overall, the service we get for the price is rather fair and fits our needs as a family.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wisconsin Rapids?
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 Wisconsin Rapids is Solarus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Solarus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Wisconsin Rapids is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Solarus, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wisconsin Rapids, available to 98.0% 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.