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

Tainter Lake, WI High Speed Internet Service

There are a total of 3 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Tainter 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 Tainter Lake:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	89.6%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Tainter Lake 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 Tainter Lake 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

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Tainter Lake of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Dunn County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Wisconsin.

Tainter Lake Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 61.2% of Dunn County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.5% of Dunn County residents
The average internet download speed in Dunn County is 22.04 Mbps based upon 38368 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Tainter Lake is 22.2% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Tainter Lake is 7.19 Mbps. This is 28.6% faster than the Dunn County average and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 3.2% of Tainter Lake 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 Tainter 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 Tainter Lake, Wisconsin.

Who has the fastest internet service in Tainter Lake?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Tainter Lake.

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

The following zip codes were used: 54730 and 54751

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

Click through to see how the Tainter Lake broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Butte Des Morts, Cadott, Dodgeville, Marshfield, Prairie Du Sac, Stockbridge, Wisconsin Rapids

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 Tainter Lake, 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 Tainter 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.

Tainter 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.