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Shop the best La Crosse internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 53% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 80 Mbps | DSL | 63% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 20% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.97%
2 providers - 99.25%
3 providers - 19.71%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in La Crosse 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 La Crosse area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of La Crosse residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 74% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 53% of those living in La Crosse.
There are five internet providers serving the La Crosse area, and 99.25% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among La Crosse's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| CenturyLink | 81 Mbps | 161 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Mediacom | 249 Mbps | 36 Mbps | Cable |
| Spectrum | 107 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in La Crosse.
The largest internet providers in La Crosse are Spectrum and CenturyLink bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to La Crosse.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all La Crosse residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 63% of the area. La Crosse’s third most-available internet provider, CenturyLink, offers fiber-optic to around 53% of La Crosse residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in La Crosse covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but La Crosse 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 La Crosse, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1,000 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 La Crosse, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in La Crosse. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all La Crosse's providers, 446 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in La Crosse covering 63% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in La Crosse 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 La Crosse, $49.99.
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 La Crosse, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 80 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in La Crosse. These download speeds are available to 63% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all La Crosse's providers, 446 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Aug 9, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from CenturyLink offers broadband to about half of households in La Crosse covering 53% 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 La Crosse 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 La Crosse, $49.99.
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 La Crosse, $0.55.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in La Crosse. These download speeds are available to 53% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Crosse's providers, 446 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of La Crosse, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside La Crosse, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in La Crosse and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in La Crosse at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in La Crosse at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many La Crosse residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in La Crosse with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 53% of households in La Crosse. The next fastest internet provider in La Crosse is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 20% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in La Crosse with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in La Crosse, $49.99.
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in La Crosse, covering 53% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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