Who is our top ranked provider in Prairie du Sac WI? [Updated]

Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin Broadband Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Prairie du Sac, 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 Prairie du Sac:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Telephone and Data Systems	Fiber	1000 Mbps	400 Mbps	95.9%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	91.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Prairie du Sac WI Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Prairie du Sac have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Prairie du Sac compare to Sauk County? The average speed in Prairie du Sac is 77.08 Mbps which is faster than Sauk County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

Prairie du Sac Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Sauk County is 27.79 Mbps based upon 133872 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Prairie du Sac is 12.16 Mbps. This is 59.2% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 4.8% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Prairie du Sac is 177.4% faster than the Sauk County average and 137.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Prairie du Sac is 12.16 Mbps. This is 82.3% faster than the Sauk County average and 4.8% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 65.3% of Sauk County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 52.9% of Sauk County residents

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 Prairie du Sac 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 Telephone and Data Systems as the top provider for Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin?

The following zip codes were used: 53578

How do the internet speeds in Prairie du Sac compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Click through to see how the Prairie du Sac broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Black Earth, Burlington, Cuba City, Holmen, Mosinee, Star Prairie, Washburn

Who has the fastest internet service in Prairie du Sac?

Telephone and Data Systems with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Prairie du Sac.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Prairie du Sac - Frontier.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Prairie du Sac, WI residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

Prairie du Sac 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.