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Sun Prairie, WI internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
BendBroadband  | - | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.386% |
| 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?Sun Prairie internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
29184
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 96.55%
3 providers - 8.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Sun Prairie residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.390% of those living in Sun Prairie.
There are five internet providers serving the Sun Prairie area, and 96.55% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sun Prairie's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Sun Prairie
The largest internet providers in Sun Prairie are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sun Prairie.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Sun Prairie residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Sun Prairie’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sun Prairie residents.
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 Oct 13, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Sun Prairie covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, $45.74.
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 Sun Prairie, $0.75.
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 Sun Prairie. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sun Prairie's providers, 44 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Sun Prairie covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, $45.74.
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 Sun Prairie, $0.75.
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 Sun Prairie. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly faster than the average max speeds from all Sun Prairie's providers, 44 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Sun Prairie covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, $45.74.
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 Sun Prairie, $0.75.
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 Sun Prairie. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Sun Prairie's providers, 44 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Sun Prairie?
BendBroadband is the fastest internet provider in Sun Prairie with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 8.386% of households in Sun Prairie. The next fastest internet provider in Sun Prairie is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Sun Prairie?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Sun Prairie with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sun Prairie, $45.74.
Is fiber internet available in Sun Prairie?
BendBroadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Sun Prairie, covering 8.386% of the city.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
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.
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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