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

Independence, WI High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Independence, 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 Independence:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Tri-County Communications	Cable, Fiber	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	100.0%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence are compared to Trempealeau County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Independence of 39.41 Mbps are faster than the Trempealeau County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Wisconsin.

Independence Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Independence is 39.41 Mbps based upon 5616 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.8% of the Independence population
Fiber optic internet is available to 99.9% of Independence residents
There are 3 residential internet providers in Independence, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Independence is 164.3% faster than the Trempealeau County average and 21.6% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 76.9% of Trempealeau 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 Independence 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 Tri-County Communications as the top provider for Independence, Wisconsin.

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

Click through to see how the Independence broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cottage Grove, Darien, Darlington, Lake Tomahawk, Random Lake, Valders, Weyauwega

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

The following zip codes were used: 54612 and 54747

Who has the fastest internet service in Independence?

Tri-County Communications and ViaSat with a download speed of 100 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Independence.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Independence, Wisconsin.

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 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Independence, WI residents.

Independence 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.