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Shop the best West Allis internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 95.37%
3 providers - 52.50%
4+ providers - 0.12%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Allis 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 West Allis area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of West Allis residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in West Allis.
There are five internet providers serving the West Allis area, and 95.37% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Allis's five internet providers, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Allis are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to West Allis.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most West Allis residents, covering 84% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. West Allis’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of West Allis residents.
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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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in West Allis covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in West Allis 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 West Allis, $46.25.
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 West Allis, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in West Allis. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all West Allis's providers, 356 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in West Allis covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout West Allis than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in West Allis, $46.25.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Allis, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in West Allis. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Allis's providers, 356 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 Oct 13, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in West Allis covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Allis 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 West Allis, $46.25.
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 West Allis, $0.72.
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 West Allis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all West Allis's providers, 356 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of West Allis, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside West Allis, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in West Allis and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in West Allis at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in West Allis at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many West Allis residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in West Allis with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in West Allis. The next fastest internet provider in West Allis is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in West Allis with plans starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Allis, $46.25.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in West Allis, covering 10% of the city.
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.
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%.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.