Best Windsor Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 5 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Windsor, 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 Windsor:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1SpectrumCable940 Mbps35 Mbps99.7%
2Telephone and Data SystemsFiber1000 Mbps400 Mbps63.7%
3CenturyLinkFiber940 Mbps940 Mbps19.7%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Windsor 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 Windsor have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Windsor are compared to Dane County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Windsor of 40.03 Mbps are faster than the Dane County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Wisconsin.

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Windsor Internet Access Facts

  • Fiber optic internet is available to 60.0% of Windsor residents

  • The average internet download speed in Dane County is 25.5 Mbps based upon 1801920 samples taken in the past year

  • The average upload speed in Windsor is 7.83 Mbps. This is 2.5% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 32.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • The average download speed in Windsor is 57% faster than the Dane County average and 23.5% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • The average upload speed in Windsor is 7.83 Mbps. This is 0.1% slower than the Dane County average and 32.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps

  • Cable internet is available to 91.5% of Dane County residents

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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 Windsor 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 Windsor, Wisconsin.

Who has the fastest internet service in Windsor?

Telephone and Data Systems with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Windsor.

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

The following zip codes were used: 53532, 53571, 53590 and 53598

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

Click through to see how the Windsor broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Cadott, Kaukauna, King, Princeton, Shawano, Shullsburg, Sullivan

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Windsor, Wisconsin?

Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 99.7% of Windsor.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Windsor, WI residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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 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.




Windsor 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.


Spectrum

  • 125+ channels
  • Flexible packages
  • 85,000 OnDemand titles
  • All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals
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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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