DSL Internet Providers in Washington Island, WI with Speed and Coverage Analysis


In Washington Island there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 90.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 26 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 DSL internet providers in Washington Island, WI.

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Washington Island, WI Availability Maps

 

DSL Internet Service Provider in Washington Island

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

90.73%

Avg. Speed:

26 Mbps

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 Washington Island are not shown.

 

Washington Island Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Washington Island is DSL internet available?

Washington Island, WI map of DSL internet availability
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DSL is available in 90.73% of Washington Island. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Washington Island above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Washington Island?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Washington Island.

Washington Island, WI map of the fastest DSL internet speeds
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The average Washington Island home can get up to 26 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 5.92% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 67.31% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washington Island.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Washington Island, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Washington Island?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washington Island you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Washington Island homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 19.82%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 78.89%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.29% of Washington Island homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washington Island, along with details on where in Washington Island and at what speeds.

Frontier Communications DSL in Washington Island, WI

Frontier DSL coverage

About 90.73%, or 705 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Washington Island area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washington Island.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washington Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Washington Island. The fastest plan anyone in Washington Island can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Washington Island customers is up to 26 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Washington Island. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 6.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 6.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 74.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Washington Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Washington Island DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washington Island is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.

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Frontier's Washington Island DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 6.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 17.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 74.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Washington Island DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washington Island or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Washington Island compare to the rest of Wisconsin?

DSL internet speeds in Washington Island are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 26 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 90.73% in Washington Island.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washington Island are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5421062.79%
5423488.42%
5421148.57%
5421280.76%
5420264.16%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4982970.89%
498076.24%
5420972.24%
4983586.64%
498964.78%

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