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Internet Providers in Portage, Wisconsin

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    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Frontier
    • Bertram Internet
    • Bug Tussel Wireless
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Portage, WI

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 55.8%
    Portage speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 54.8%
  • 5. Bertram Internet
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 56.1%
  • 6. Bug Tussel Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 11%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 69.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.5%

Best Internet Providers in Portage, WI

In Portage, Wisconsin, Spectrum emerges as a premier internet service provider, affording 58% of the city with robust cable and fiber connections. Offering a whopping maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, Spectrum begins its rates at an affordable $49.99 per month. This makes it an optimal pick for heavy data users like gamers, streamers, and multi-user households.

Comparatively, Frontier Internet outdoes Spectrum marginally, covering 63% of Portage. However, running a digital subscriber line (DSL) network, their maximum download speed is relatively slower, at 10 to 115 Mbps. While their rates start at a slightly steeper $64.99 per month, their wide coverage may appeal to customers who place availability above speed.

Adding to the diverse internet service mix, Portage also enjoys fixed wireless and satellite connections, with coverage spanning 89% and 100% of the city respectively. Each of these providers contributes to a versatile Internet service ecosystem, ensuring Portage residents have a wealth of options to choose from.

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
  • Bug Tussel Wireless
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
69.56%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
55.82%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Portage, WI

Provider Connection Types in Portage, WI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Portage, WI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
63.59%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
58.10999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
13.04%

List of Internet Providers in Portage, WI

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Portage, WI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Bertram Internet $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Bug Tussel Wireless $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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