Find internet providers serving the 53821 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
BendBroadband  | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 2.780% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.770% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.550% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.27%
2 providers - 87.39%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 87%, broadband coverage in the 53821 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 53821 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 84% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 3.730% 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 five internet providers serving the 53821 area, and 87.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 53821, prices start at $19.99 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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| Mediacom | 105 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 23 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Prairie du Chien.
The largest internet providers serving the 53821 ZIP code are CenturyLink, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most in the 53821 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 89% of the area. Prairie du Chien’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 53821 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in the 53821 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines 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 53821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 53821 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 53821 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 53821 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 53821 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 53821 ZIP 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 53821 ZIP code. 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 the 53821 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in 53821. The next fastest internet provider in the 53821 ZIP code is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.780% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 53821 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Prairie du Chien, $51.24.
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 53821 ZIP code, covering 0.770% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
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.
*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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