In the Milwaukee metro area there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 98.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 940 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
Cable Internet Service Provider in Milwaukee
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Milwaukee metro area are not shown.
Milwaukee Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Milwaukee metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 98.93% of the Milwaukee metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in the Milwaukee metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Milwaukee metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Milwaukee metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee home can get up to 940 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 98.93% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Milwaukee metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Milwaukee metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.32% of Milwaukee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 68.65% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Milwaukee homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Milwaukee metro area, along with details on where in the Milwaukee metro area and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Milwaukee, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.93%, or 1,732,624 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Milwaukee metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Milwaukee cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Milwaukee metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Milwaukee Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Milwaukee metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Milwaukee metro area compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Cable internet speeds in the Milwaukee metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 924 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has greater cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Wisconsin is 83.42% versus 98.93% in the Milwaukee metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Milwaukee metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- West Milwaukee, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- West Allis, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wauwatosa, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Greenfield, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Shorewood, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Elm Grove, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Francis, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Greendale, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Butler, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Antonio, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville Metro, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus Metro, OH: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- New York, NY: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Metro, RI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds