Best Internet Providers in Wood County, WI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wood County, WI
Wood 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 Wood County.
Ranks compare Wood County with the 72 Wisconsin counties.
The Best Internet in Wood County, WI at a Glance
Wood County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Solarus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Wood County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wood County, WI?
Solarus is the highest-rated internet provider in Wood County based on 155 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 Wood 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 Wood County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Solarus - fiber coverage map
- TDS - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Country Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- TDS - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Solarus - dsl coverage map
How Wood County Compares to the Rest of Wisconsin
Wood County's report card score is tied 11th of 72 and its connectivity index is tied 26th of 72.
| Measure | Wood County | Rank among Wisconsin counties | Wisconsin | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 82.2% | 11th of 72 | 65.0% | 71.5% | Pepin County (99.3%) |
| Average top speed | 2,338 Mbps | 28th of 72 | 3,014 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | St. Croix County (5,688 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | 23rd 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 | 10% | Tied 41st of 72 | 13% | 15% | Dane County (20%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 34th of 72 | 95% | 96% | Dane County and Ozaukee County and 2 more (97%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 19th of 72 | 91% | 91% | Waukesha County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 74% | Tied 15th of 72 | 74% | 76% | Waukesha County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 76% | Tied 34th of 72 | 80% | 81% | Dane County (90%) |
| Median household income | $72,244 | 41st of 72 | $84,032 | $93,246 | Waukesha County ($114,497) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 27th of 72 | 15% | 16% | Dunn County and Grant County (21%) |
Fiber reaches 82.2% of homes in Wood County, against 65.0% across Wisconsin. Households in Wood County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,244 (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 Wood County Compares to Its Neighbors
Wood County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Adams County has the most homes with fiber (96.1%) and Clark County the fewest (21.6%); Wood County has 82.2%.
Map of Wood County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Wood County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood County (this page) | 74,207 | 82.2% | 2,338 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 52/100 |
| Marathon County | 138,013 | 78.7% | 4,637 Mbps | 6 | B | 56/100 |
| Portage County | 70,377 | 76.2% | 3,658 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 63/100 |
| Clark County | 34,659 | 21.6% | 660 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Juneau County | 26,718 | 88.8% | 2,264 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 32/100 |
| Jackson County | 21,145 | 36.8% | 772 Mbps | 5 | C- | 34/100 |
| Adams County | 20,654 | 96.1% | 1,641 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 36/100 |
Internet in Wood County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 13.7% of homes in Arpin to 99.5% in Rudolph; by ZIP code, from 15.2% in 54410 (Arpin) to 100.0% in 54469 (Port Edwards). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Wood County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | 31,163 | 97.9% | 994 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 55/100 |
| Marshfield | 23,613 | 75.3% | 5,387 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 51/100 |
| 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 |
| Hewitt | 2,410 | 13.9% | 1,389 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 45/100 |
| Pittsville | 1,664 | 34.5% | 922 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 42/100 |
| Rudolph | 1,606 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 59/100 |
| Auburndale | 1,571 | 46.7% | 602 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Arpin | 1,549 | 13.7% | 544 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 44/100 |
| 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 |
| Bethel | 939 | 27.4% | 364 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Milladore | 932 | 47.1% | 3,023 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Lindsey | 711 | 0.0% | 122 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 37/100 |
| Sherry | 472 | 46.2% | 516 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Blenker | 463 | 1.3% | 212 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Nasonville | 382 | 20.4% | 1,176 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 48/100 |
| Veedum | 340 | 80.9% | 854 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Babcock | 327 | 7.7% | 155 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 40/100 |
| Lake Wazeecha | 260 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 53/100 |
ZIP codes in Wood County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54494 (Wisconsin Rapids) | 27,420 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 57/100 |
| 54449 (Marshfield) | 26,312 | 69.3% | 4,937 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 50/100 |
| 54457 (Nekoosa) | 8,502 | 96.3% | 1,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 57/100 |
| 54495 (Wisconsin Rapids) | 7,644 | 90.3% | 948 Mbps | 5.8 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 54466 (Pittsville) | 2,713 | 40.2% | 1,090 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 42/100 |
| 54410 (Arpin) | 2,387 | 15.2% | 416 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 45/100 |
| 54412 (Auburndale) | 2,021 | 36.6% | 514 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 44/100 |
| 54469 (Port Edwards) | 1,769 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 76/100 |
| 54489 (Vesper) | 1,539 | 68.2% | 796 Mbps | 6 | C | 52/100 |
| 54475 (Rudolph) | 1,534 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 60/100 |
| 54454 (Milladore) | 1,219 | 39.8% | 2,195 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 46/100 |
| 54441 (Hewitt) | 850 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 43/100 |
| 54413 (Babcock) | 188 | 0.0% | 75 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wood County?
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 Wood County
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Solarus | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Country Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Wood County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Wood County Internet Providers
Based on 155 reviews from Wisconsin internet customers, Solarus is the best internet service provider for Wood County residents. Solarus was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Wisconsin, with 3.32 out of 5 stars and 58.6% coverage in Wood County.
At a national level, based on 4392 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 Wood County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wood County, Wisconsin, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood County Overall | Wisconsin Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus |  (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) |  (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) |  (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wood County
Based on data reported by Wood 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 Wood 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.
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 | Wood County Speed | Wisconsin Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | 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 | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wood County?
Of the providers in Wood County, customers rate Solarus the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wood 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.
Solarus is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.16 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Wood County, Wisconsin, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wood County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wood County Affordability | Wisconsin Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solarus | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (25) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (10) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (5) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (3) | (104) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Country Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Wood County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Solarus Fiber in Wood County, WI
Availability:
54.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Solarus offers Fiber service to 54.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Solarus Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Wood County, WI
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 18.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Wood County, WI
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
5,986 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 8.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 5,986 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Wood County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Wood County, WI
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Wood County, WI
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 8.0, with an average of 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Wood 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 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
80.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
191 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.3% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
58.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
Country Wireless Fixed Wireless in Wood County, WI
Availability:
46.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Country Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.1% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Country Wireless 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 Wood County?
Spectrum Cable in Wood County, WI
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 81.1% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wood County?
Frontier DSL in Wood County, WI
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 17.8% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 16 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 1.3 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wood County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Wood County, WI
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 16.6% of Wood County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Wood County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Solarus DSL in Wood County, WI
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
Solarus offers DSL service to 2.0% of Wood County homes. Across the county, Solarus DSL has speeds up to 30 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin
Customer Reviews
Dan L
Starlink Satellite
May 07, 2026 My son, who is a Princeton IT graduate, did research on the best internet providers. He overwhelmingly found that Elon Musk's company, Starlink, provides the best internet speed and coverage. He called the company and it took a couple of weeks to get them scheduled to install it, but once they were here they did a good job installing the new internet. We have been very happy with Starlink since we got it installed a couple months ago. We have 9 people in the household and the internet speed has been great. We haven't had any major issues.
A Vesper, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
March 29, 2026 The service is fairly reliable, and they do come immediately to assist with issues. However, customer service is not very good. I wish they would have more polite customer service. But I do like that they are available almost everywhere.
A Nekoosa, WI Customer
Spectrum Cable
February 02, 2026 
Mike Y
Spectrum Cable
December 19, 2025 I'm really not sure why the price of our internet keeps going up but the speed stays the same. Our last bill even when bundled with cable went up by $40 in one month. The issue may be that there are few (1) other options in our area. I am currently debating switching to T-Mobile's wireless service as I already use them for my cellular service. Late night outages have also been common recently and we get no explanation or refund when it happens.
A Nekoosa, WI Customer
Solarus Fiber
April 09, 2025 solarus is a locally owned company that has invested millions in state of the art infrastructure in our area. Not only have they installed fiber to the most populus areas, but they have also covered small, rural areas with few subscribers. Previously we had few reliable options, with many reliant on DSL. Solarus' pricing has remained steady for several years now and is less expensive than the national cable competitor.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wood 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 Wood County 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 Wood County is Solarus.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Bug Tussel Wireless has the broadest coverage in Wood County, available to 99.3% 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.