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Internet providers in Onalaska, WI
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Onalaska, WI internet providers
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| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
CenturyLink  | $65.00 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.141% |
| CenturyLink | $45.00 | 20 - 100 Mbps | DSL | 87% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Need help?Onalaska internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
17699
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.95%
2 providers - 98.62%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Onalaska 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 Onalaska area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Onalaska residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.140% of those living in Onalaska.
There are four internet providers serving the Onalaska area, and 98.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Onalaska's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Onalaska
The largest internet providers in Onalaska are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Onalaska.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Onalaska residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 87% of the area. Onalaska’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Onalaska residents.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Onalaska covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Onalaska residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Onalaska, $50.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Onalaska, $0.72.
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 Onalaska. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Onalaska's providers, 313 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Onalaska covering 87% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Onalaska 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 CenturyLink start at $45/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Onalaska, $50.00.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.25 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Onalaska, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 100 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Onalaska. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Onalaska's providers, 313 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Onalaska covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Onalaska 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Onalaska, $50.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Onalaska, $0.72.
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 Onalaska. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Onalaska's providers, 313 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Onalaska?
CenturyLink is the fastest internet provider in Onalaska with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.141% of households in Onalaska. The next fastest internet provider in Onalaska is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Onalaska?
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Onalaska with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Onalaska, $50.00.
Is fiber internet available in Onalaska?
CenturyLink is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Onalaska, covering 5.141% of the city.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Is cable or DSL better?
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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