In Waukesha County there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 945 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.
8 Internet Service Providers in Waukesha County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Waukesha County are not shown.
Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Waukesha County. 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 Waukesha County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Waukesha County.
How fast are internet speeds in Waukesha County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Waukesha County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Waukesha County home can get up to 945 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 9.89% 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 Waukesha County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Waukesha County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Waukesha County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waukesha County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.08% of Waukesha County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 89.78% of the county.
- 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 Waukesha County homes.
Internet Market Health in Waukesha County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.6 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Waukesha County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Waukesha County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Waukesha County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Waukesha County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waukesha County, along with details on where in Waukesha County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Waukesha County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.86%, or 389,363 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waukesha County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waukesha County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Waukesha County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 83.51%, or 325,616 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waukesha County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waukesha County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waukesha County customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 49.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County DSL providers. AT&T offers 9 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County 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 15 Mbps.
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- 63.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Waukesha County, WI
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 13.82%, or 53,889 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and northwest Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 20 different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waukesha County 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
- 27.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 11.2% 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
- 7.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.2% 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 Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 12 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County 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
- 14.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.5% 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
- 10.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Waukesha County, WI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 9.65%, or 37,627 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, northeast, northwest, southeast, west, and north Waukesha County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waukesha County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waukesha County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Waukesha County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Waukesha County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Waukesha County, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 1.22%, or 4,770 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, south, north, northeast, and east Waukesha County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Waukesha County.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the slowest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from TDS goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.38 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Waukesha County customers is up to 5.2 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 35.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Waukesha County 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 the slowest compared to other Waukesha County DSL providers. TDS offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 0.94 Mbps.
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- 5.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 0.3 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Waukesha County, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 389,891 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Waukesha County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County, WI
Ethoplex fixed wireless coverage
About 82.44%, or 321,439 people, have Ethoplex fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waukesha County area. Ethoplex is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waukesha County.
Ethoplex fixed wireless download speeds
Ethoplex is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waukesha County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Ethoplex fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from Ethoplex goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Waukesha County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Ethoplex fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waukesha County 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 above average compared to other Waukesha County fixed wireless providers. Ethoplex offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 72.51%, or 282,727 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Waukesha County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waukesha County.
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 Waukesha County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waukesha County. The fastest plan anyone in Waukesha County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waukesha County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Waukesha County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waukesha County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Waukesha County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Waukesha County are comparable versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 822 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 945 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 99.90% versus 100.00% in Waukesha County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waukesha County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Milwaukee County, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Racine County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ozaukee County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dodge County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kenosha County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fond du Lac County, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clackamas County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sarasota County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pulaski County, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsborough County, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berks County, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mobile County, AL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pinal County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Charles County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dakota County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds