In Barron County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 58.51% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 981 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Barron County, WI.
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Barron County, WI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Barron County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Barron County are not shown.
Barron County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Barron County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 58.51% of Barron County. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Barron County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Barron County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Barron County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Barron County home can get up to 981 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 57.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Barron County.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Barron County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Barron County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Barron County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.56% of Barron County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 30.42% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.50%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.41%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Barron County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Barron County, along with details on where in Barron County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Barron County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 57.25%, or 26,741 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southeast, east, northwest, and northeast Barron County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Barron County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barron County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barron County. The fastest plan anyone in Barron County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Barron County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Barron County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Barron County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barron County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) Cable in Barron County, WI
Northwest Communications cable coverage
About 1.26%, or 589 people, have Northwest Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west Barron County area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Barron County.
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) cable download speeds
Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Barron County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Northwest Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Barron County. The fastest plan anyone in Barron County can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Barron County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) cable upload speeds
In Barron County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Barron County cable providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Barron County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Barron County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Barron County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Barron County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Cable internet speeds in Barron County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 981 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 58.51% in Barron County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Barron County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Polk County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Chisago County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Isanti County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stearns County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Forest County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stevens County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hancock County, MS: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Venango County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Marinette County, WI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, ID: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lenoir County, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, ME: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Waldo County, ME: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, GA: more cable coverage, faster speeds