Compare 54971 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Ripon – 117 Mbps
WI – 119 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Ripon – 38 Mbps
WI – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ripon.
Internet providers in 54971
Find internet providers serving the 54971 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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54971 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 80% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.730% |
Northern Telephone and Data  | $29.95 | - | DSL | 1.780% |
| Northern Telephone and Data | $29.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 1.780% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ceom | - | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 51% |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | - | 0.512 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 40% |
| Northern Telephone and Data | $29.95 | - | Wireless | 7.100% |
| Bertram Communications | $84.95 | 5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 1.940% |
*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.
**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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?54971 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6965
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 97.36%
2 providers - 80.51%
3 providers - 0.73%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 90%, broadband coverage in the 54971 ZIP code 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 54971 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 80% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 58% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ripon, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 54971 area, and 80.51% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 54971, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Ripon
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Bug Tussel Wireless | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 117 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| CenturyLink | 7 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Ripon.
Top high-speed internet providers in 54971
The largest internet providers serving the 54971 ZIP code are Spectrum, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to most in the 54971 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 79% of the area. Ripon’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 54971 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 54971 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 54971 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ripon, $58.31.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ripon, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 54971 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ripon's providers, 115 Mbps.
CenturyLink DSL internet
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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.
**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
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to most households in the 54971 ZIP code, covering 79% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Ripon, $58.31.
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 Ripon, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 54971 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ripon's providers, 115 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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.
**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
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 54971 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 54971 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Ripon, $58.31.
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 Ripon, $0.81.
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 54971 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ripon's providers, 115 Mbps.
Internet providers in 54971 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 54971 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 80% of households in 54971. The next fastest internet provider in the 54971 ZIP code is Ceom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 51% of the area.
Northern Telephone and Data offers the cheapest internet in the 54971 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Ripon, $58.31.
Northern Telephone and Data is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 54971 ZIP code, covering 1.780% of the city. CenturyLink also offers fiber internet in 54971 and is available to 0.730% of households.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
*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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