Best Prairie du Chien Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Prairie du Chien, 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 Prairie du Chien:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1MediacomCable1000 Mbps50 Mbps99.6%
2CenturyLinkDSL, Fiber100 Mbps100 Mbps89.8%
3ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
4HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien compare to Crawford County? The average speed in Prairie du Chien is 31.36 Mbps which is faster than Crawford County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

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Prairie du Chien Internet Access Facts

  • The average upload speed in Prairie du Chien is 5.3 Mbps. This is 30.6% slower than the average in Wisconsin and 54.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Prairie du Chien is 66.9% faster than the Crawford County average and 3.2% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Prairie du Chien is 5.3 Mbps. This is 22.4% faster than the Crawford County average and 54.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 51.2% of Crawford County residents

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 19.6% of Crawford County residents

  • The average internet download speed in Crawford County is 18.79 Mbps based upon 28136 samples taken in the past year

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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 Prairie du Chien 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin?

The following zip codes were used: 53821

How do the internet speeds in Prairie du Chien compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Click through to see how the Prairie du Chien broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Franklin, Lake Wissota, Merrimac, Omro, Rothschild, Scandinavia, Somerset

Who has the fastest internet service in Prairie du Chien?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Prairie du Chien.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Prairie du Chien - CenturyLink.

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 Prairie du Chien, 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.




Prairie du Chien 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.


Mediacom

  • 170+ channels
  • TiVo integrated search
  • 3 video package tiers
  • Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
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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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