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Internet Providers in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

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Home Internet in Balsam Lake, WI

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. CenturyLink
    Speeds Up To
    80 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 20.8%
  • 4. Lakeland Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 49.9%
  • Northwest
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 12.6%
  • AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 18%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Balsam Lake, WI

Balsam Lake residents often choose Lakeland Communications for their internet service. This provider offers cable and fiber connections, both with a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps — ideal for frequent streamers and large households. However, Lakeland Communications only cover 60% of Balsam Lake and their plans start at $59.99 per month, making them less accessible to some residents.

For those seeking full coverage, Viasat Internet and Hughesnet provide satellite connections catering to 100% of Balsam Lake. Viasat delivers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, with plans starting at $49.99 per month. This makes it a good fit for diverse digital lifestyles by striking a balance between speed and affordability. Hughesnet, also priced from $49.99 per month, offers a slower download speed of 25 Mbps, catering to users with less intensive internet use.

In Balsam Lake, the available connection types include cable (35%), DSL (27%), and fiber (69%). This wide variety of providers and connection options ensures residents can find a plan that suits their internet needs.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
18.01%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Lakeland Communications
  • Northwest
49.94%

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Provider Connection Types in Balsam Lake, WI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Balsam Lake, WI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
27.310000000000002%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
35.199999999999996%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
69.35%

List of Internet Providers in Balsam Lake, WI

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
CenturyLink DSL 80 Mbps
Lakeland Communications Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Northwest DSL, Fiber 5 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Balsam Lake, WI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
CenturyLink $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 80 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Lakeland Communications $84.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Northwest Communications $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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