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Internet providers in 53581
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53581 internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 65% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 54% |
| GENUINE TELECOM | - | - | DSL | 53% |
Richland-Grant Telephone Cooperative  | $63.00 | 30 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 9.704% |
| GENUINE TELECOM | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.984% |
| Vernon Communications Cooperative | $49.95 | 25 - 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.099% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Computer Connections | - | - | Wireless | 39% |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | $14.99 | 0.512 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 6.988% |
| SandPrairie | - | - | Wireless | 1.129% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?53581 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6863
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 80.35%
2 providers - 55.97%
3 providers - 48.40%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 80%, broadband coverage in the 53581 ZIP code is slightly lower than the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and slightly lower than broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 53581 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 78% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 55% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.080% of those living in the 53581 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 53581 area, and 55.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 53581, prices start at $14.99 and available download speeds reach up to 100 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 53581
The largest internet providers serving the 53581 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 53581 ZIP code, covering 65% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 54% of the area. Richland Center’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 53581 ZIP code.
Frontier 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 53581 ZIP code, covering 65% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Richland Center, $44.42.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Richland Center, $1.03.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 53581 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Richland Center's providers, 30 Mbps.
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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in the 53581 ZIP code, covering 54% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 53581 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Richland Center, $44.42.
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 Richland Center, $1.03.
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 53581 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Richland Center's providers, 30 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 53581 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 53581 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Richland Center, $44.42.
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 Richland Center, $1.03.
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 53581 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Richland Center's providers, 30 Mbps.
Internet providers in 53581 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 53581?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 53581 ZIP code with download speeds up to 100 Mbps. These speeds are available to 54% of households in 53581. The next fastest internet provider in the 53581 ZIP code is GENUINE TELECOM, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 1.984% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 53581?
Bug Tussel Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 53581 ZIP with service starting at $14.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Richland Center, $44.42.
Is fiber internet available in 53581?
GENUINE TELECOM is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 53581 ZIP code, covering 1.984% of the city. Vernon Communications Cooperative also offers fiber internet in 53581 and is available to 1.099% of households.
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.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
How do I change internet providers?
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