In Wisconsin there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 83.42% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 924 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 Providers in Wisconsin
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Wisconsin are not shown.
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 83.42% of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Wisconsin?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Wisconsin.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Wisconsin home can get up to 924 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 2.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wisconsin.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wisconsin, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Wisconsin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wisconsin you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.33% of Wisconsin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.29% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for 7.38%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wisconsin homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wisconsin, along with details on where in Wisconsin and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Wisconsin
Spectrum cable coverage
About 78.76%, or 4,479,132 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Wisconsin area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wisconsin.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wisconsin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wisconsin. The fastest plan anyone in Wisconsin can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Wisconsin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wisconsin 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 above average compared to other Wisconsin cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wisconsin is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Wisconsin
XFINITY cable coverage
About 1.34%, or 76,382 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the east and northwest Wisconsin area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wisconsin.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wisconsin. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wisconsin. The fastest plan anyone in Wisconsin can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wisconsin customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Wisconsin download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Wisconsin cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wisconsin is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Wisconsin
Mediacom cable coverage
About 1.04%, or 58,962 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, west, central, south, and northwest Wisconsin area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wisconsin.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wisconsin. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wisconsin. The fastest plan anyone in Wisconsin can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Wisconsin customers is up to 996 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Wisconsin download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Wisconsin cable providers. Mediacom offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wisconsin is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Mediacom customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisconsin Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wisconsin or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Wisconsin compare to the rest of the United States?
Cable internet speeds in Wisconsin are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 924 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar cable availability compared to the state. Average cable coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 83.42% in Wisconsin.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wisconsin 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Minnesota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Illinois: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Dakota: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Nebraska: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kentucky: more cable coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Maryland: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Missouri: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Minnesota: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Colorado: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tennessee: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Indiana: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Alabama: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: more cable coverage, faster speeds