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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 96% |
Northwest Community Communications  | $34.95 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Baldwin Telecom | $99.95 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.233% |
| Northwest Community Communications | $34.95 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.292% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Need help?At 100%, broadband coverage in New Richmond 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 New Richmond area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of New Richmond residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 100% of those living in New Richmond.
There are five internet providers serving the New Richmond area, and 95.27% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among New Richmond's five internet providers, prices start at $34.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in New Richmond are Frontier, Northwest Community Communications, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to New Richmond.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all New Richmond residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Northwest Community Communications, which covers 100% of the area. New Richmond’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of New Richmond residents.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in New Richmond covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in New Richmond 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in New Richmond, $62.97.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Northwest Community Communications offers broadband to all households in New Richmond covering 100% of the area.
Northwest Community Communications’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but New Richmond residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Northwest Community Communications start at $34.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in New Richmond, $62.97.
Northwest Community Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Richmond, $1.02.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Northwest Community Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in New Richmond. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Richmond's providers, 51 Mbps.
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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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in New Richmond covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of New Richmond 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in New Richmond, $62.97.
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 New Richmond, $1.02.
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 New Richmond. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all New Richmond's providers, 51 Mbps.
Northwest Community Communications is the fastest internet provider in New Richmond with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in New Richmond. The next fastest internet provider in New Richmond is Baldwin Telecom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.233% of the area.
Northwest Community Communications offers the cheapest internet in New Richmond with plans starting at $34.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Richmond, $62.97.
Baldwin Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in New Richmond, covering 2.233% of the city. Northwest Community Communications also offers fiber internet in New Richmond and is available to 0.292% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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