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

Rice Lake, WI High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Rice 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 Rice Lake:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	CenturyLink	DSL, Fiber	940 Mbps	940 Mbps	45.3%
3	Chibardun	DSL	150 Mbps	25 Mbps	95.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Rice Lake WI Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Rice Lake compare to Barron County? The average speed in Rice Lake is 26.78 Mbps which is faster than Barron County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Wisconsin average of 26.43 Mbps.

Rice Lake Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 53.2% of the Barron County population
The average internet download speed in Rice Lake is 26.78 Mbps based upon 52328 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Rice Lake population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.4% of Rice Lake residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Rice Lake, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Rice Lake is 25.2% faster than the Barron County average and 17.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Rice 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 Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Who has the fastest internet service in Rice Lake?

Spectrum and CenturyLink with a download speed of 940 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Rice Lake.

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

The following zip codes were used: 54822 and 54868

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

Click through to see how the Rice Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Amery, Chilton, Como, Palmyra, Somerset, Tainter Lake, Thiensville

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there are 2 DSL providers in Rice Lake - CenturyLink and Chibardun.

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 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Rice Lake, 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.

Rice 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.