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

Albany, WI High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Albany, 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 Albany:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Telephone and Data Systems	DSL, Fiber	300 Mbps	300 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%

Albany 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 Albany which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Albany are compared to Green County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Albany of 13.04 Mbps are slower than the Green County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Wisconsin.

Albany Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Albany is 2.87 Mbps. This is 62.4% slower than the average in Wisconsin and 75.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Albany is 30.9% slower than the Green County average and 59.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Albany is 2.87 Mbps. This is 39.3% slower than the Green County average and 75.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 60.0% of Green County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 31.1% of Green County residents
The average internet download speed in Green County is 18.86 Mbps based upon 27584 samples taken in the past year

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 Albany 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 Albany, Wisconsin.

Who has the fastest internet service in Albany?

Telephone and Data Systems with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Albany.

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

The following zip codes were used: 53502, 54736 and 54755

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

Click through to see how the Albany broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ashwaubenon, Baraboo, Dale, Gillett, Lake Wazeecha, Thorp, Walworth

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Albany - Telephone and Data Systems.

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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Albany, 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.

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.

Albany 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.