In Douglas County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 67.20% 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 Douglas County, WI.
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Douglas County, WI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Douglas 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 Douglas County are not shown.
Douglas 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 Douglas County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 67.20% of Douglas 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 Douglas County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Douglas County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Douglas County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Douglas 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 67.20% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Douglas County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Douglas County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 8.69% of Douglas County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.24% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.16%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 17.31%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.59% of Douglas County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Douglas County, along with details on where in Douglas County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Douglas County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 65.03%, or 28,804 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, west, east, central, and southeast Douglas County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Douglas County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Douglas 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 slowest compared to other Douglas County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astrea Cable in Douglas County, WI
Astrea cable coverage
About 2.18%, or 964 people, have Astrea cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Douglas County area. Astrea is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Douglas County.
Astrea cable download speeds
Astrea is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Douglas County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astrea cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Douglas County. The fastest plan anyone in Douglas County can order from Astrea goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Douglas County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astrea cable upload speeds
In Douglas County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astrea cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astrea is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Douglas County cable providers. Astrea offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Douglas County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Douglas County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Douglas County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Douglas County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Cable internet speeds in Douglas 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 67.20% in Douglas County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Douglas 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
- Carlton County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bayfield County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Aitkin County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Iron County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Gogebic County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Crow Wing County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Putnam County, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Guayama Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Guernsey County, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, IN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hoke County, NC: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Humacao Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jackson County, AL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Ogle County, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds