Internet providers in 53533

53533 internet providers

Provider
Frontier $54.99 Varies DSL 88%
Spectrum $50.00 500 - 1000 Mbps ** Cable 79%
MH Telecom $49.99 10 - 100 Mbps DSL 77%
MH Telecom $49.99 10 - 100 Mbps Fiber-optic 10%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 Mbps Satellite 100%
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53533 internet service at a glance

At 94%, broadband coverage in the 53533 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 53533 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 94% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in the 53533 ZIP code.

There are nine internet providers serving the 53533 area, and 79.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 53533, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Dodgeville

Provider Download speed Upload speed Internet type
Spectrum 147 Mbps 13 Mbps Cable
Frontier 11 Mbps 1 Mbps DSL
Bug Tussel Wireless 11 Mbps 3 Mbps Wireless

Top high-speed internet providers in 53533

The largest internet providers serving the 53533 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and MH Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.

DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 53533 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 79% of the area. Dodgeville’s third most-available internet provider, MH Telecom , offers DSL to around 77% of residents in the 53533 ZIP code.

Frontier DSL internet

Provider
Frontier
Starting price*
$54.99/mo.
Max download speed

Varies

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

88%

DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 53533 ZIP code, covering 88% of the area.

DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Dodgeville, $50.82.

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Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$50/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

5 Mbps

Average availability

79%

Spectrum offers a cable and fiber hybrid internet connection with competitive pricing for speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** with no data caps or contracts. Spectrum also offers internet and cable TV bundles.

A modem is included with all Spectrum Internet® plans. Spectrum charges $10/mo. for Advanced WiFi for its lower-tier plan, but it’s included with Spectrum Internet® Gig.

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MH Telecom DSL internet

Provider

MH Telecom

Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

100 Mbps

Max upload speed

1 Mbps

Average availability

77%

Spectrum offers a cable and fiber hybrid internet connection with competitive pricing for speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** with no data caps or contracts. Spectrum also offers internet and cable TV bundles.

A modem is included with all Spectrum Internet® plans. Spectrum charges $10/mo. for Advanced WiFi for its lower-tier plan, but it’s included with Spectrum Internet® Gig.

Check availability Call us: (844) 512-2720

Internet coverage for rural areas

If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 53533 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.

Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 53533 and the greater Dodgeville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dodgeville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Dodgeville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 53533 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.

Internet providers in 53533 frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 53533 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 53533. The next fastest internet provider in the 53533 ZIP code is Bug Tussel Wireless, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 19% of the area.

Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 53533 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Dodgeville, $50.82.

MH Telecom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 53533 ZIP code, covering 10% of the city.

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.

Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.

Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.