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

Best Marathon City Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 6 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Marathon City, 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 Marathon City:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.4%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	100.0%
3	AirRunner Networks	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Country Wireless	wireless	50 Mbps	6 Mbps	31.8%

Marathon City 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 Marathon City 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 Marathon City compare to Marathon County? The average speed in Marathon City is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Marathon County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

Marathon City Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Marathon City is 22.2% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 34.3% of the Marathon County population
The average internet download speed in Marathon City is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.4% of the Marathon City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 3.2% of Marathon City residents
There are 6 residential internet providers in Marathon City, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Marathon City 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 Marathon City, Wisconsin.

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

Click through to see how the Marathon City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Frederic, Hortonville, Little Chute, Marion, Mazomanie, Omro, Plover

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 Marathon City, Wisconsin?

The following zip codes were used: 54448

Who has the fastest internet service in Marathon City?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Marathon City - 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.

Marathon City 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.