Who is our top ranked provider in Wisconsin Rapids WI? [Updated]

Best Wisconsin Rapids Internet Service Providers

There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Wood County	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	99.7%
2	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wisconsin Rapids are compared to Wood County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Wisconsin overall?
Average download speeds in Wisconsin Rapids of 55.37 Mbps are faster than the Wood County average download speeds and faster than the statewide average for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Rapids Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Wisconsin Rapids is 185% faster than the Wood County average and 70.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Wisconsin Rapids is 12.18 Mbps. This is 148.1% faster than the Wood County average and 5% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 79.7% of Wood County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 53.1% of Wood County residents
The average internet download speed in Wood County is 19.43 Mbps based upon 149288 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Wisconsin Rapids is 109.5% faster than the average in Wisconsin and 70.9% faster 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 Wisconsin Rapids 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 Wood County as the top provider for Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

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

The following zip codes were used: 54494 and 54495

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

Click through to see how the Wisconsin Rapids broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ashland, Keshena, Milton, New Glarus, Plover, Portage, Sussex

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 Wisconsin Rapids, 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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Wisconsin Rapids?

Wood County with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Wisconsin Rapids.

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Wisconsin Rapids - Wood County.

Wisconsin Rapids 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.