Who is our top ranked provider in Spencer WI? [Updated]

Best Spencer Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Spencer, 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 Spencer:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	100.0%
3	Country Wireless	wireless	50 Mbps	6 Mbps	90.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Spencer WI Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Spencer which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Spencer compare to Marathon County? The average speed in Spencer is 26.17 Mbps which is faster than Marathon County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

Spencer Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Spencer is 30.9% faster than the Marathon County average and 19.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Spencer is 4.21 Mbps. This is 9.3% slower than the Marathon County average and 63.7% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 73.5% of Marathon County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 16.9% of Marathon County residents
The average internet download speed in Marathon County is 19.99 Mbps based upon 293256 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Spencer is 1% slower than the average in Wisconsin and 19.2% 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 Spencer 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 Spencer, Wisconsin.

How do the internet speeds in Spencer compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Click through to see how the Spencer broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Columbus, Delavan, Jackson, Janesville, Laona, Lodi, Milton

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Spencer, Wisconsin?

The following zip codes were used: 54479

Who has the fastest internet service in Spencer?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Spencer.

Spencer 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.