Best Solon Springs Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Solon Springs, 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 Solon Springs:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | CCI Systems | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 70.4% |
2 | CenturyLink | DSL, Fiber | 80 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 94.3% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Solon Springs WI Internet Access Options
When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Solon Springs have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:
Broadband Internet Speeds
Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Solon Springs are compared to Douglas County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Solon Springs of 22.45 Mbps are faster than the Douglas County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Wisconsin.
Solon Springs Internet Access Facts
Cable internet is available to 74.9% of the Solon Springs population
Fiber optic internet is available to 1.9% of Solon Springs residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Solon Springs, WI providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Solon Springs is 11.4% faster than the Douglas County average and 30.7% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Solon Springs is 22.45 Mbps based upon 4088 measurements taken in the last 12 months
DSL internet is available to 88.2% of Solon Springs 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 Solon Springs 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 CCI Systems as the top provider for Solon Springs, Wisconsin.
Who has the fastest internet service in Solon Springs?
CCI Systems with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Solon Springs.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Solon Springs, Wisconsin?
The following zip codes were used: 54873
How do the internet speeds in Solon Springs compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Click through to see how the Solon Springs broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clintonville, Germantown, Markesan, Montello, Osseo, Prairie Du Sac, Waunakee
Is there DSL internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Solon Springs - 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 Solon Springs, 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.
Solon Springs 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.

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

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

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

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

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

Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices