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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 75% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.63%
2 providers - 99.44%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Prairie du Chien residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Prairie du Chien, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Prairie du Chien area, and 99.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Prairie du Chien's four internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Prairie du Chien are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Prairie du Chien.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Prairie du Chien residents, covering 75% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Prairie du Chien’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Prairie du Chien 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in Prairie du Chien covering 75% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Prairie du Chien 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 $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Prairie du Chien, $51.24.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prairie du Chien, $1.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Prairie du Chien. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prairie du Chien's providers, 288 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Prairie du Chien covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Prairie du Chien residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Prairie du Chien, $51.24.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Prairie du Chien, $1.38.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Prairie du Chien. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Prairie du Chien's providers, 288 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 Prairie du Chien covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Prairie du Chien 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 Prairie du Chien, $51.24.
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 Prairie du Chien, $1.38.
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 Prairie du Chien. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Prairie du Chien's providers, 288 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Prairie du Chien with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Prairie du Chien. The next fastest internet provider in Prairie du Chien is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 75% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Prairie du Chien with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prairie du Chien, $51.24.
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.
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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*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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