Compare 54981 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Waupaca – 96 Mbps
WI – 119 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Waupaca – 38 Mbps
WI – 44 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Waupaca.
Internet providers in 54981
Find internet providers serving the 54981 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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54981 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 66% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 74% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 1.140% |
Amherst Telephone Company  | $74.99 | 50 - 400 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.510% |
| Amherst Telephone Company | $74.99 | 50 - 400 Mbps | DSL | 2.090% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.640% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Ceom | - | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | - | 0.512 - 1,000 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 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?54981 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
11019
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 90%, broadband coverage in the 54981 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 54981 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 74% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 67% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% 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 $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Waupaca
| 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.
Top high-speed internet providers in 54981
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.
AT&T 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.
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 $55/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $60.83.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Waupaca, $0.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 54981 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Waupaca's providers, 106 Mbps.
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 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $60.83.
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 Waupaca, $0.80.
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 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, 106 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 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $60.83.
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 Waupaca, $0.80.
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, 106 Mbps.
Internet providers in 54981 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 54981 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 66% of households in 54981. The next fastest internet provider in the 54981 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 74% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 54981 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Waupaca, $60.83.
Amherst Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 54981 ZIP code, covering 5.510% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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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