Lake Ripley, Wisconsin Broadband Internet Service
There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Lake Ripley, Wisconsin and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Lake Ripley:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 100.0% |
2 | LiteWire Internet Services | wireless | 30 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | Frontier | DSL | 90 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 21.7% |
Lake Ripley WI Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Lake Ripley are compared to Jefferson County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Lake Ripley of 32.3 Mbps are faster than the Jefferson County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Wisconsin.
Lake Ripley Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 37.3% of the Jefferson County population
The average internet download speed in Lake Ripley is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Lake Ripley population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Lake Ripley residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Lake Ripley, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Lake Ripley is 63.7% faster than the Jefferson County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Lake Ripley residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Lake Ripley, Wisconsin.
Who has the fastest internet service in Lake Ripley?
Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake Ripley.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake Ripley, Wisconsin?
The following zip codes were used: 53523
What is fiber internet service?
Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Lake Ripley internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Lake Ripley compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Click through to see how the Lake Ripley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Fontana On Geneva Lake, Menasha, Mercer, Middleton, South Milwaukee, Tomahawk, Trempealeau
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Lake Ripley, Wisconsin population.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Lake Ripley, Wisconsin?
Spectrum and LiteWire Internet Services provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Lake Ripley.
Lake Ripley Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.
Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages