Internet Providers in Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Home Internet Summary in Waukesha, WI

Waukesha, Wisconsin residents seeking internet service should consider AT&T Internet if accessible. AT&T provides IPBB, fiber, and 5G connections. With speeds up to 5 Gbps, it suits both casual and heavy internet users. AT&T's plans start at $55 per month and cover 86.4% of Waukesha, making it a solid choice.

Spectrum offers another strong option with its cable connection. It delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps and starts at $49.99 per month. Spectrum covers 94.8% of the village, though its maximum speed is lower than AT&T's. Spectrum's extensive availability appeals to many residents.

Waukesha enjoys varied internet options: 96% fiber coverage, 28% cable, 92% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite. Both AT&T and Spectrum are well-positioned to provide reliable internet to most of Waukesha's residents.

Best Internet Providers in Waukesha, WI

Waukesha residents have many options, but two are particularly noteworthy: Spectrum and AT&T Fiber. Spectrum makes bundling a priority; the company is known for both its TV and internet service. Spectrum’s bundles start at $30 per month for the first 12 months. If you’re not in the market for phone or TV, internet-only plans are also available. Regardless of the plan, you’ll be getting cable internet with download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary).

AT&T Fiber is another great option in Waukesha that offers symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 5 Gbps. This is accomplished with a direct fiber-optic connection to the home — in other words, AT&T’s fiber network is all fiber, without any other connection types that create a bottleneck. AT&T’s internet-only plans start at $55 per month.

AT&T - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
AT&T - Great Value

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	UScellular	93.46%
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Ethoplex Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	AT&T Spectrum	94.82000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Waukesha, WI

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Waukesha, WI
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	68.81%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	95.66%
Fiber	Typically 1 Gbps or faster Upload speeds match download speeds	27.900000000000002%