In Portage County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 74.65% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,091 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 Portage County, WI.
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Portage County, WI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Portage 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 Portage County are not shown.
Portage County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Portage County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 74.65% of Portage County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is TDS. Call one of the companies with service in Portage County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Portage County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Portage County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Portage County home can get up to 3,091 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 22.30% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 52.35% 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 Portage County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Portage County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Portage County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Portage County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.65% of Portage County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 18.20% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.16%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.89% of Portage County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Portage County, along with details on where in Portage County and at what speeds.
TDS Fiber in Portage County, WI
TDS fiber coverage
About 36.67%, or 25,804 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, north, west, northeast, and east Portage County area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Portage County.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Portage County customers is up to 5,257 Mbps.
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- 60.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 39.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Portage County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Portage County fiber providers. TDS offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portage County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 5,257 Mbps.
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- 60.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 39.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Amherst Communications Fiber in Portage County, WI
Amherst Communications fiber coverage
About 26.38%, or 18,566 people, have Amherst Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, northwest, north, south, southwest, and central Portage County area. Amherst Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Portage County.
Amherst Communications fiber download speeds
Amherst Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Amherst Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from Amherst Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Portage County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Amherst Communications fiber upload speeds
In Portage County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Amherst Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Amherst Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Portage County fiber providers. Amherst Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portage County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Solarus Fiber in Portage County, WI
Solarus fiber coverage
About 11.69%, or 8,226 people, have Solarus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southwest, south, northwest, west, and southeast Portage County area. Solarus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Portage County.
Solarus fiber download speeds
Solarus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Portage County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Solarus fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Portage County. The fastest plan anyone in Portage County can order from Solarus goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Portage County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Solarus fiber upload speeds
In Portage County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Solarus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Solarus is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Portage County fiber providers. Solarus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Portage County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Portage County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Portage County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Portage County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Fiber internet speeds in Portage County are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 0.00 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 3,091 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Wisconsin is 0.00% versus 74.65% in Portage County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Portage County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Wood County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Waupaca County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Outagamie County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brown County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kewaunee County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pepin County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Goodhue County, MN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Manistee County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lea County, NM: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Somerset County, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Scioto County, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ross County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riley County, KS: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Raleigh County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Putnam County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pottawatomie County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- McKinley County, NM: less fiber coverage, slower speeds