In Dane County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 92.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Dane County, WI.
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Dane County, WI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Dane 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 Dane County are not shown.
Dane County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Dane County is cable internet available?

Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 92.00% of Dane 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 Dane County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Dane County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Dane County.

Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Dane County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.00% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Dane County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Dane County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.39% of Dane County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.84% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.90%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.22% of Dane County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Dane County, along with details on where in Dane County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Dane County, WI

Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.00%, or 516,596 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Dane County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Dane County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Dane County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Dane County. The fastest plan anyone in Dane County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Dane County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Dane 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 Dane County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Dane County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Dane County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Dane County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Dane County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Cable internet speeds in Dane County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 92.00% in Dane County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Dane 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
- Jefferson County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Iowa County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Waukesha County, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Crawford County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chickasaw County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Floyd County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Kent County, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cerro Gordo County, IA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Williamson County, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Providence County, RI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Volusia County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bucks County, PA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Brevard County, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore City, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Arapahoe County, CO: more cable coverage, faster speeds


