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Find internet providers serving the 54981 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 74% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 1.140% |
| Amherst Telephone Company | - | - | Fiber-optic | 5.510% |
| Amherst Telephone Company | - | - | DSL | 2.090% |
| BendBroadband | - | 100 - 50 Mbps | DSL | 1.640% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ceom | - | 20 - 0.7 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | $14.99 | 0.512 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
| Gamewood Technology Group | - | - | Wireless | 2.330% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 88.02%
2 providers - 59.83%
3 providers - 1.01%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 88%, broadband coverage in the 54981 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 54981 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 74% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 71% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.510% of those living in the 54981 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 54981 area, and 59.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 54981, prices start at $14.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 16 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
| HughesNet | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Spectrum | 119 Mbps | 8 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waupaca.
The largest internet providers serving the 54981 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 54981 ZIP code, covering 66% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 74% of the area. Waupaca’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 54981 ZIP code.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 54981 ZIP code, covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $40.83.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waupaca, $0.91.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 54981 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Waupaca's providers, 65 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to most households in the 54981 ZIP code, covering 74% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 54981 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 Waupaca, $40.83.
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 Waupaca, $0.91.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 54981 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 74% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waupaca's providers, 65 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 54981 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 54981 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 Waupaca, $40.83.
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 Waupaca, $0.91.
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 54981 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Waupaca's providers, 65 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 54981 ZIP code with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 74% of households in 54981. The next fastest internet provider in the 54981 ZIP code is Amherst Telephone Company, offering download speeds up to 240 Mbps to 5.510% of the area.
Bug Tussel Wireless offers the cheapest internet in the 54981 ZIP with service starting at $14.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $40.83.
Amherst Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 54981 ZIP code, covering 5.510% of the city.
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.
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%.
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.
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