In Wisconsin Rapids there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 12.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 29 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.
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Wisconsin Rapids
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 Wisconsin Rapids are not shown.
Wisconsin Rapids Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wisconsin Rapids is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 12.22% of Wisconsin Rapids. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Solarus. Call one of the companies with service in Wisconsin Rapids above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Wisconsin Rapids?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Wisconsin Rapids.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Wisconsin Rapids home can get up to 29 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Wisconsin Rapids.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wisconsin Rapids, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Wisconsin Rapids?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wisconsin Rapids you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.08% of Wisconsin Rapids homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wisconsin Rapids homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wisconsin Rapids, along with details on where in Wisconsin Rapids and at what speeds.
Solarus DSL in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Solarus DSL coverage
About 10.27%, or 3,200 people, have Solarus DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, west, south, northwest, southeast, and central Wisconsin Rapids area. Solarus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wisconsin Rapids.
Solarus DSL download speeds
Solarus is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wisconsin Rapids. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Solarus DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wisconsin Rapids. The fastest plan anyone in Wisconsin Rapids can order from Solarus goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wisconsin Rapids customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Solarus DSL upload speeds
In Wisconsin Rapids download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Solarus DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Solarus is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wisconsin Rapids DSL providers. Solarus offers 2 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 Wisconsin Rapids is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Solarus customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
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- 63.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 36.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Wisconsin Rapids, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 1.95%, or 607 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, and west Wisconsin Rapids area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wisconsin Rapids.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wisconsin Rapids. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wisconsin Rapids. The fastest plan anyone in Wisconsin Rapids can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wisconsin Rapids customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 45.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Wisconsin Rapids download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wisconsin Rapids DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Wisconsin Rapids is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 40.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wisconsin Rapids DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wisconsin Rapids or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Wisconsin Rapids compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
DSL internet speeds in Wisconsin Rapids are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 29 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 12.22% in Wisconsin Rapids.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wisconsin Rapids are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
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