In Forest County there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 46.68% 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 Forest County, WI.
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Forest County, WI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Forest 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 Forest County are not shown.
Forest 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 Forest County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 46.68% of Forest 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 Forest County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Forest County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Forest County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Forest 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 46.68% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Forest County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forest County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.75% of Forest County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 36.53% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 10.69%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 23.12%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.92% of Forest County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forest County, along with details on where in Forest County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Forest County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 26.92%, or 2,471 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, southwest, north, and central Forest County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Forest 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 Forest County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest 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 Forest County, WI
Astrea cable coverage
About 19.76%, or 1,814 people, have Astrea cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, east, and south Forest County area. Astrea is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forest County.
Astrea cable download speeds
Astrea is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astrea cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest County. The fastest plan anyone in Forest County can order from Astrea goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astrea cable upload speeds
In Forest 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 Forest County cable providers. Astrea offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Forest County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forest County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Forest County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Cable internet speeds in Forest 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 46.68% in Forest County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forest 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
- Rusk County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Barron County, WI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Polk County, WI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Emmet County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Chisago County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cheboygan County, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Benton County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Stearns County, MN: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Barnes County, ND: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Weston County, WY: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Westmoreland County, VA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Blaine County, MT: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Beaverhead County, MT: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Beaver County, UT: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bayfield County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bath County, VA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bates County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Barton County, MO: less cable coverage, similar speeds