In the Milwaukee metro area there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 30.47% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 994 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.
Fiber Internet Service Providers 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 fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 30.47% of the Milwaukee metro area. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in the Milwaukee metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Milwaukee metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Milwaukee metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee home can get up to 994 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 30.24% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Milwaukee metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Milwaukee metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
AT&T Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 29.14%, or 510,354 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Milwaukee metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Milwaukee fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Milwaukee metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Milwaukee, WI
TDS fiber coverage
About 1.04%, or 18,178 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and south Milwaukee area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Milwaukee metro area.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is one of 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 TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee fiber providers. TDS 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 400 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Milwaukee Fiber 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 fiber internet in the Milwaukee metro area compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fiber internet speeds in the Milwaukee metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 924 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 994 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Wisconsin is 83.42% versus 30.47% in the Milwaukee metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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 fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Allis, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wauwatosa, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shorewood, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elm Grove, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francis, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greendale, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Antonio, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nashville Metro, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Columbus Metro, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- New York, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Providence Metro, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds