Compare Monroe internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Monroe – 158 Mbps
WI – 117 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Monroe – 92 Mbps
WI – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monroe.
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Shop the best Monroe internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, fiber-optic and DSL providers in your area.
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Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 94% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 35% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.45%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Monroe 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 Monroe area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Monroe residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 52% of those living in Monroe.
There are five internet providers serving the Monroe area, and 99.45% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Monroe's five internet providers, prices start at $49.99 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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Spectrum | 128 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monroe.
The largest internet providers in Monroe are Spectrum, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Monroe.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Monroe residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Monroe’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Monroe residents.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Monroe covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monroe 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 Monroe, $49.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Monroe covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Monroe 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $49.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.63.
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 Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 117 Mbps.
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*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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Monroe covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Monroe 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $49.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.63.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 117 Mbps.
BendBroadband is the fastest internet provider in Monroe with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Monroe. The next fastest internet provider in Monroe is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Monroe with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $49.99.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Monroe, covering 94% of the city.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.