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Internet Providers in Rochester, Wisconsin

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    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • HughesNet
    • TDS
    • AT&T
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Rochester, WI

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 94.7%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. TDS
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 97.4%
  • 6. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 32.9%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 89.5%
  • 8. 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: 82.5%

Best Internet Providers in Rochester, WI

Rochester, Wisconsin is predominantly serviced by Spectrum, a cable internet provider that offers an impressive 96% coverage. This internet provider delivers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps, ideal for large households and heavy internet users. Though monthly rates commence at $49.99, most residents favor Spectrum for its consistent speed and service.

Satellite providers Viasat Internet and Hughesnet are other strong contenders in the area. Viasat offers complete 100% coverage across Rochester. They provide a decent maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Hughesnet also offers total coverage but with a slightly slower download speed of just 25 Mbps. With prices also starting at $49.99, they offer users a balance of speed, coverage, and affordability.

From DSL and fiber to fixed wireless, there's a diverse range of connection types available to Rochester residents. Notably, cable and satellite connections exhibit the most extensive reach, ensuring that residents have numerous options when selecting internet plans to best fulfill their specific needs and preferences.

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
  • EarthLink
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
89.47%
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
  • Spectrum
  • TDS
97.37%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Rochester, WI

Provider Connection Types in Rochester, WI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rochester, WI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.95%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
96.1%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
98.05%

List of Internet Providers in Rochester, WI

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
TDS DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Rochester, 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
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
TDS Telecom $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 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
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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