Compare 54452 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Merrill – 66 Mbps
WI – 119 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Merrill – 72 Mbps
WI – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Merrill.
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Internet providers in 54452
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54452 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | - | DSL | 73% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300-1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 55% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
BendBroadband  | - | 300 - 1 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Ceom | - | 250 - 0.7 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| AirRunner Networks | $35.00 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 76% |
| Network Professionals | $39.99 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 7.020% |
| Country Wireless | $32.00 | 1 - 7 Mbps | Wireless | 1.550% |
| Wittenberg Cable TV Company | - | 30 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 1.340% |
*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 11, 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.
Need help?54452 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
11026
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 80.26%
2 providers - 48.14%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 80%, broadband coverage in the 54452 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 54452 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 73% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 55% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Merrill, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are 11 internet providers serving the 54452 area, and 48.14% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 11 internet providers in 54452, prices start at $32 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Merrill
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 19 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 108 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Merrill.
Top high-speed internet providers in 54452
The largest internet providers serving the 54452 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 54452 ZIP code, covering 73% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 55% of the area. Merrill’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 54452 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 11, 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 Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 54452 ZIP code, covering 73% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Merrill, $51.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 54452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 73% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Merrill's providers, 30 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 11, 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 about half of households in the 54452 ZIP code, covering 55% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 54452 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 Merrill, $51.16.
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 Merrill, $0.88.
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 54452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Merrill's providers, 30 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 11, 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
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 54452 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 54452 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Merrill, $51.16.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Merrill, $0.88.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 54452 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Merrill's providers, 30 Mbps.
Internet providers in 54452 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 54452 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 55% of households in 54452. The next fastest internet provider in the 54452 ZIP code is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Country Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 54452 ZIP with service starting at $32/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Merrill, $51.16.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
*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
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