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Internet Providers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Home Internet in Eau Claire, WI
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • AT&T
    • TDS Telecom
    • XNET WiFi
    • West Wisconsin Telcom
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 88.4%
    Eau Claire speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 53.1%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Connection: IPBB
    Availability: 54.7%
  • 7. TDS Telecom
    Speeds Up To
    8 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 16.3%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.1%
  • West Wisconsin Telcom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 6.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Eau Claire, WI

In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Spectrum delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps through its cable connections, catering to various online activities like streaming and gaming. With 88.40% coverage, most residents can access this fast and reliable service for a starting price of $49.99 per month.

AT&T Internet offers IPBB connections with a maximum speed of 25 Mbps, sufficient for basic browsing and streaming. It covers 54.70% of the city, making it available to over half the population. However, the starting price is $60 per month, which is higher than Spectrum’s, potentially making it less attractive to cost-conscious users.

Viasat Internet ensures 100% coverage in Eau Claire through satellite connections. It provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps. Starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat serves areas Spectrum cannot, ensuring everyone has internet access.

Best Internet Providers in Eau Claire, WI

The top internet providers in Eau Claire are Spectrum and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. Spectrum is the best provider in Eau Claire because of its widespread availability to 88.4 percent of the city and download speeds that can reach 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Spectrum internet-only plans cost as low as $50 per month for 12 months, and you can even package your internet with other home services on one bill.

As an alternative to Spectrum’s wired internet connection, T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offers some of the best coverage in Eau Claire, with services available to over 96 percent of the area. For just $50 per month (with AutoPay), you can get T-Mobile 5G Home Internet with speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps from just about anywhere in Eau Claire.

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
54.669999999999995%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • TDS Telecom
  • West Wisconsin Telcom
88.41%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Eau Claire, WI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Eau Claire, WI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
28.139999999999997%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
90.2%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
14.39%

Internet Providers in Eau Claire, WI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 8 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
West Wisconsin Telcom $88.9/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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