In Madison there are 5 residential internet providers covering 100.00% 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Madison
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Madison are not shown.
Madison 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 Madison is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Madison. 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 Wisper Internet. Call one of the companies with service in Madison above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Madison.
How fast are internet speeds in Madison?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Madison.
Internet Speed Key
The average Madison home can get up to 940 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 1.66% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Madison.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Madison, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.90% 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 Madison homes.
Internet Market Health in Madison
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Madison 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 Madison based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.9 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Madison internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Madison homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Madison internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Madison is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Madison, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.90%, or 4,158 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Madison cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Madison, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 92.00%, or 3,829 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, north, southwest, northwest, and east Madison area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from AT&T goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 0.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 22.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 38.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison DSL providers. AT&T offers 5 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 Madison is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 5.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 89.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Madison, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 1.66%, or 69 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and west Madison area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Madison.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 4,162 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Wisper Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Madison.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Madison is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 4.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.4% up to 4.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Madison, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.73%, or 4,109 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
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 Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 the slowest compared to other Madison 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 Madison is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Madison Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Madison compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Madison are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 940 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 100.00% in Madison.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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
- Venice, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lovejoy, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Granite City, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmont City, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis Metro, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Park, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- State Park Place, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- East St. Louis, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pontoon Beach, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverview, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Georgiana, AL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monticello, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sardinia, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Green Oaks, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Janesville, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Hudson, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Port Allegany, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andersonville, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dyer, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Junction City, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds