In the Milwaukee metro area there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 949 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.
11 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 internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of the Milwaukee metro area. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is US Cellular. Call one of the companies with service in the Milwaukee metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Milwaukee metro area.
How fast are internet speeds in the Milwaukee metro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Milwaukee metro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee home can get up to 949 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest 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.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of the Milwaukee metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Milwaukee metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Milwaukee metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Milwaukee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Milwaukee metro area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Milwaukee metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Milwaukee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Milwaukee homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Milwaukee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Milwaukee metro area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet 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
AT&T DSL in Milwaukee, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 91.34%, or 1,599,695 people, have AT&T DSL 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 most of the Milwaukee metro area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 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 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 47.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 7.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 3.09%, or 54,099 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and west Milwaukee area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Milwaukee metro area.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is the slowest. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 12.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.9 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. Centurylink offers 12 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 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.
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- 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
TDS DSL in Milwaukee, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 2.49%, or 43,583 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, southeast, south, west, central, east, and north 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 DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is below average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.38 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 24.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 16.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 8.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. TDS offers 6 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 15 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
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- 24.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 47.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Milwaukee, WI
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 1.97%, or 34,474 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Milwaukee area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Milwaukee metro area.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 17.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Milwaukee DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.0 Mbps.
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- 9.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 51.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 0.1 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.
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- 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.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 1,751,316 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of the Milwaukee metro area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
Ethoplex Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
Ethoplex fixed wireless coverage
About 80.47%, or 1,409,298 people, have Ethoplex fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. Ethoplex is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Milwaukee metro area.
Ethoplex fixed wireless download speeds
Ethoplex is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethoplex fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from Ethoplex goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ethoplex fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Ethoplex fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Ethoplex is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. Ethoplex 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 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Milwaukee, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 55.02%, or 963,514 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Milwaukee area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Milwaukee metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee, WI
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 5.42%, or 95,000 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and southwest Milwaukee area. e-vergent 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.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Milwaukee metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Milwaukee metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Milwaukee metro area can order from e-vergent goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Milwaukee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Milwaukee metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Milwaukee fixed wireless providers. e-vergent 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 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Milwaukee Internet 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 internet in the Milwaukee metro area compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in the Milwaukee metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 822 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 949 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 99.90% versus 100.00% in the Milwaukee metro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
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- West Allis, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wauwatosa, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenfield, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shorewood, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elm Grove, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Francis, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greendale, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Butler, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- San Antonio, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Columbus Metro, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- New York, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Providence Metro, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Jose Metro, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indianapolis Metro, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Virginia Beach Metro, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Austin Metro, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds