Best Fontana-on-Geneva Lake Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, 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 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps100.0%
2Rise Broadbandwireless25 Mbps5 Mbps99.7%
3E-Vergent.comwireless45 Mbps10 Mbps64.3%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5FrontierDSL, Fiber115 Mbps115 Mbps33.8%
6HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Fontana-on-Geneva Lake 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 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake compare to Walworth County? The average speed in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Walworth County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

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Fontana-on-Geneva Lake Internet Access Facts

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 13.5% of Walworth County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Walworth County is 25.12 Mbps based upon 228544 samples taken in the past year

  • The average download speed in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is 22.2% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake is 7.19 Mbps. This is 11% faster than the Walworth County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Fontana-on-Geneva Lake population

  • There are 6 residential internet providers in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city

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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 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake 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 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin.

How do the internet speeds in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Click through to see how the Fontana-on-Geneva Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Appleton, Cassville, Hammond, Luxemburg, Peshtigo, Powers Lake, Shullsburg

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 Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Wisconsin?

The following zip codes were used: 53125 and 53184

Who has the fastest internet service in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Fontana-on-Geneva Lake - Frontier.




Fontana-on-Geneva Lake 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
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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