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Internet providers in French Island, WI

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French Island, WI internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **Cable100%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsDSL74%
CenturyLink $50.00 *** 10 - 940 MbpsFiber-optic17%
Mediacom $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable5.244%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
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French Island internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in French Island is comparable to the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the French Island area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of French Island residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in French Island.

There are five internet providers serving the French Island area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among French Island's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in French Island

The largest internet providers in French Island are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to French Island.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all French Island residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 74% of the area. French Island’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 17% of French Island residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in French Island covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but French Island residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in French Island, $50.99.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in French Island, $0.56.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in French Island. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all French Island's providers, 440 Mbps.

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CenturyLink DSL internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

74%

DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in French Island covering 74% of the area.

DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in French Island to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in French Island, $50.99.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in French Island, $0.56.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in French Island. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all French Island's providers, 440 Mbps.

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CenturyLink fiber-optic internet

Provider
CenturyLink
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

940 Mbps

Max upload speed

1,000 Mbps

Average availability

17%

Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to a limited number of households in French Island covering 17% of the area.

Fiber-optic service from CenturyLink is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout French Island than other internet types.

Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in French Island, $50.99.

CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in French Island, $0.56.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in French Island. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all French Island's providers, 440 Mbps.

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Internet coverage for rural areas

If you live in the heart of French Island, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside French Island, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in French Island and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in French Island at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in French Island at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many French Island residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in French Island with download speeds up to 1,00*0 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in French Island. The next fastest internet provider in French Island is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 5.244% of the area.

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in French Island with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in French Island, $50.99.

CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in French Island, covering 17% of the city.

Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.