In Athens there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 782 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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
Availability maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 99.73% of Athens. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 782 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.77% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Athens, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 67.82% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.83% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.30%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.78%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Athens is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Athens, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 88.06%, or 2,293 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens 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 Athens customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens 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 Athens 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 2.6 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Athens, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fiber coverage
About 55.15%, or 1,436 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, northwest, south, northeast, southwest, north, and east Athens area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
Bug Tussel Wireless fiber download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Athens, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 42.43%, or 1,105 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, southwest, and south Athens area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Athens.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Athens 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 fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Athens, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 18.20%, or 474 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, east, and south Athens 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 Athens.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Athens is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 411 Mbps.
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- 80.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Athens, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 8.99%, or 234 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and southwest Athens area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens 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 Athens customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Athens 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 fastest compared to other Athens 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 Athens 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 9.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 36.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Country Wireless Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
Country Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 91.05%, or 2,371 people, have Country Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Country Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
Country Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Country Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Country Wireless fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Country Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Country Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Country Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Country Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Country Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.94%, or 2,290 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 95.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 4.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 95.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 83.14%, or 2,165 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 18 Mbps.
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- 53.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
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- 53.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 82.41%, or 2,146 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 96.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless 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 Athens is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Bug Tussel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 96.2% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.59%, or 380 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.59%, or 380 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southeast, and southwest Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Network Professionals Fixed Wireless in Athens, WI
Network Professionals fixed wireless coverage
About 6.61%, or 172 people, have Network Professionals fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and east Athens area. Network Professionals is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Network Professionals fixed wireless download speeds
Network Professionals is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Network Professionals fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Network Professionals goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Network Professionals fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Network Professionals fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Network Professionals is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Network Professionals offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 4.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 4.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Athens are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 782 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.73% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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.
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