Internet providers in Madison, WI
Find the best high-speed internet providers for your home in Madison, WI, and compare their services and prices.
Internet options in Madison, WI
Moving to a new place takes a lot of planning and preparation. When moving to Madison, WI, getting settled quickly is a must. Installing internet service is an important piece of the moving puzzle. Even if you are already a resident of Madison, periodically checking internet prices can save you money. Rely on Allconnect® to find and compare internet and cable providers in the Madison area.
Madison internet at a glance
There are three main internet providers serving the Madison area and, depending on your current ZIP code, you may have access to more than one.
Internet availability in Madison, WI
Madison, WI, residential internet providers
*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 04/13/20.
Compare the largest internet providers in Madison
The three largest providers in Madison, WI are AT&T, Frontier and Spectrum. Here’s how each provider compares in terms of the communities they serve, internet plan choices, pricing and additional perks from each provider.
AT&T
Frontier
Spectrum
*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 04/13/20.
Availability for other Madison internet providers
- HughesNet – Their satellite service is available in all areas surrounding Madison.
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Fastest internet in Madison
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Madison – 63%
Wisconsin – 51%
U.S. – 73%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Madison – 17%
Wisconsin – 11%
U.S. – 13%
Source: FCC
Providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic networks are more likely to have the fastest internet services in Madison. Here’s a look at the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet providers in the Madison area.
Madison’s fastest max advertised download speeds
- AT&T – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Frontier – DSL network with speeds up to 115 Mbps
- Spectrum – Cable network with speeds up to 100 Mbps
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Cheapest internet service providers in Madison
If you are in the market for an affordable internet provider in Madison, there are a few choices that have plans under $50/mo. You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services or using your own compatible equipment to cut rental costs.
Cheap internet plans in Madison
- Frontier – $27.99/mo.* for up to 6 Mbps
- AT&T – $40/mo.* for up to 300 Mbps
- Spectrum – $49.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
*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. Speeds may vary. As of 04/13/20..
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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Madison
Since staying connected has become a necessity, internet providers allow you the ability to jump on to free Wi-fi networks for this reason. Remember that these networks are usually public or have widely known passwords, so it is a good idea to avoid online activity that involves sharing passwords or sensitive information when you’re connected to free Wi-Fi networks.
Here are some public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in Madison:
- Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703
- Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704
- Lakeview library, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI 53704
- Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, 1818 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI 53713
- Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704
- Lussier Community Center, 55 S. Gammon Road, Madison, WI 53717
As a subscriber to either of Madison’s internet providers, AT&T, Frontier or Spectrum, you can gain access to free Wi-Fi hotspots. Hotspot availability will often directly correlate with the provider’s availability in the area.
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