Internet providers in Milwaukee, WI
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Best internet providers in Milwaukee
Internet availability by connection type
If you live in Milwaukee, you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to the type of internet you want. Cable internet is available everywhere in the city, and you can get fiber optic speeds at about half of Milwaukee’s addresses.
Cable – 100%
DSL – 98%
Fiber optic – 49%
All available Milwaukee residential internet providers
| Provider | Starting price* | Speed range | Internet type | Allconnect rating |
| AT&T | $49.99/mo. | 5 – 1,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic | • 2.80/5 DSL • 4.05/5 Fiber |
| Spectrum | $49.99/mo. | 30 – 300 Mbps | Cable | • 3.50/5 Cable |
| HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | Up to 25 Mbps | Satellite | • 2.74/5 Satellite |
| Earthlink | $39.95/mo. | 3 – 1,000 Mbps | DSL, fiber optic | N/A |
| Bertram Internet | $59.95/mo. | 5 – 50 Mbps | Fixed wireless | N/A |
*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 09/03/21.
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 180 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 400 Mbps plan got a 4.16.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
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Fastest internet providers in Milwaukee
The fastest Milwaukee internet service comes through fiber optic or cable networks. Here’s a look at the fastest Milwaukee internet service 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. Speeds may vary. As of 09/03/21.
Milwaukee high-speed internet availability compared to the national average
Milwaukee residents enjoy internet speeds faster than the rest of Wisconsin and the nation on average. All Milwaukee residents have internet speeds of more than 250 Mbps, and 49% have speeds of more than 1000 Mbps, compared to just over 22% for the U.S. overall and just over 21% for the rest of the state.
Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher
Milwaukee – 100%
Wisconsin – 84%
U.S. – 86%
Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher
Milwaukee – 49%
Wisconsin – 20%
U.S. – 21%
Source: FCC
Cheapest internet service providers in Milwaukee
If you’re looking for cheap internet service in Milwaukee, there are a few providers that offer plans starting below $50/mo.* You may be able to save even more if you bundle your internet with your home phone and TV or provide your own compatible equipment rather than renting from your provider.
*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 09/03/21.
Allconnect’s affordable choice: AT&T
AT&T has the cheapest internet plan for Milwaukee residents, and it just happens to be one of the fastest ones, too. You’ll get 300 Mbps of fiber optic speeds for just $35/mo. — one of the best internet deals in the country.
Allconnect Rating
4.05 / 5
AT&T: Best provider overall
AT&T Fiber offers the best combination of price and speeds in the Milwaukee area. Plans start at just $35/mo., and you can get speeds all the way up to 940 Mbps.
Why Milwaukee loves AT&T
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AT&T ranks first for customer satisfaction in the region in a J.D. Power survey.
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AT&T’s fiber optic service offers the fastest, most reliable speeds in the city.
Things to consider about AT&T
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You can expect your bill to go up by $20/mo. in year two.
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Fiber optic service from AT&T isn’t available everywhere in Milwaukee, and its DSL plans are much slower.
Allconnect Rating
3.50 / 5
Spectrum: Best availability
Spectrum cable internet reaches 100% of homes in Milwaukee. Spectrum is known for its moderately fast speeds and its reliable network, whether you choose an internet-only plan or bundle your internet with other services.
Why Milwaukee loves Spectrum
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Spectrum has some of the fastest internet plans in Milwaukee, with speeds up to 940 Mbps.
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Spectrum doesn’t require contracts, so you can cancel any time with no early termination fee.
Things to consider about Spectrum
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Spectrum’s prices increase by $25/mo. after a year.
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Spectrum is the second-lowest rated provider for customer satisfaction in the region.
Allconnect Rating
2.74 / 5
HughesNet: Best for rural customers
HughesNet offers satellite internet across the country, serving rural areas that may not have other options for internet. Plans start at $59.99/mo., with speeds of 25 Mbps for all plans.
Why Milwaukee loves HughesNet
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HughesNet serves rural areas that often can’t get internet service through another provider.
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There are discounts available when you bundle your HughesNet internet with phone service.
Things to consider about HughesNet
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HughesNet has low data caps on all of its plans, so heavy internet users might run into throttling issues.
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HughesNet requires a two-year contract with all of its plans.
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Written by:
Joe SupanSenior Writer, Broadband Content
Joe oversees all things broadband for Allconnect. His work has been referenced by Yahoo!, Lifehacker and more. He has utilized thousands of data points to build a library of metrics to help users navigate these … Read more 
Edited by:
Robin LaytonEditor, Broadband Content
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