Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Forest, WI


In Forest there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 97.82% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,330 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 Fiber internet providers in Forest, WI.

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Forest, WI Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Forest

NexGen Connected | Fiber

Availability:

96.30%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) | Fiber

Availability:

8.07%

Avg. Speed:

5,000 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 Forest are not shown.

 

Forest 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 Forest is fiber internet available?

Forest, WI map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 97.82% of Forest. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is NexGen Connected. Call one of the companies with service in Forest above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Forest?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forest.

Forest, WI map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Forest home can get up to 1,330 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 8.07% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.75% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forest.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Forest, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forest?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.82% of Forest homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.34%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Forest homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

NexGen Connected Fiber in Forest, WI

NexGen Connected fiber coverage

About 96.30%, or 573 people, have NexGen Connected fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forest area. NexGen Connected is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forest.

 

NexGen Connected fiber download speeds

NexGen Connected is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NexGen Connected fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Forest can order from NexGen Connected goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Forest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to NexGen Connected customers in Forest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

NexGen Connected fiber upload speeds

In Forest download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NexGen Connected fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NexGen Connected is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest fiber providers. NexGen Connected offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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NexGen Connected's Forest fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) Fiber in Forest, WI

Northwest Communications fiber coverage

About 8.07%, or 48 people, have Northwest Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Forest area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forest.

 

Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber download speeds

Northwest Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Northwest Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Forest can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Forest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) customers in Forest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps

 

Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber upload speeds

In Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Forest fiber providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Northwest Communications's Forest fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Forest Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Forest compare to the rest of Wisconsin?

Fiber internet speeds in Forest are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 1,330 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 97.82% in Forest.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5400599.74%
5401390.32%
5400797.07%
5473467.14%
5400499.45%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5472588.39%
5400193.29%
54762100.00%
54028100.00%
5400299.66%

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