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

Cable – 99%
DSL – 97%
Fiber-optic – 4%

Madison, WI, residential internet providers

Provider	Starting price*	Speed range	Internet type
AT&T	$40.00/mo.	5 – 1,000 Mbps	DSL, fiber
Frontier	$27.99/mo.	1.5 – 115 Mbps	DSL
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.	30 – 100 Mbps	Cable

*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

Provider details:
AT&T DSL service is available to 97% of Madison residents and their fiber-optic network is available to only 4%. AT&T DSL service is available downtown and in the surrounding communities like Fitchburg, Middleton and Cottage Grove. Their fiber service is available in the downtown area.
- Five internet plans
- Starting at $40/mo.*
- One-year contract term
- Modem with Wi-Fi is $10/mo.
AT&T store locations:
- 3302 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
- 3902 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704
- 406 S. Gammon Road, Madison, WI 53719
- East Towne Mall, 89 E. Towne Way, Madison, WI 53704

Frontier

Provider details:
Frontier’s DSL service is available to 63% of Madison residents. Frontier’s DSL service is not available in the city center, but is offered in the Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, McFarland and Oregon areas.
- Three internet plans
- Starting at $27.99/mo.*
- Installation fee waived with self-install
- Modem is $10/mo.
Frontier store location:
- 5124 Farwell St., McFarland, WI 53558

Spectrum

Provider details:
Spectrum is available to 99% of Madison residents. Spectrum’s cable service is available downtown and in all of the surrounding communities including Cottage Grove, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Verona and Waunakee.
- One internet plan
- Starting at $49.99/mo.*
- One-year promotional rate
- Modem included
Spectrum store locations:
- 2257 Zeier Road, Madison, WI 53704
- 716 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison, WI 53705

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

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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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