TV and Internet Providers in Forward, WI


In Forward there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 341 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Forward

TDS | DSL

Availability:

97.51%

Avg. Speed:

77 Mbps

MHTC | DSL

Availability:

27.15%

Avg. Speed:

47 Mbps

MHTC | Fiber

Availability:

18.10%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

TDS | Fiber

Availability:

3.85%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Bug Tussel Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

96.15%

Avg. Speed:

43 Mbps

LiteWire | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

85.07%

Avg. Speed:

100 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

75.79%

Avg. Speed:

19 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

29.64%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

27.15%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

14.48%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

14.48%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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Forward 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)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Forward. 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 MHTC. Now you can call companies in Forward with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Forward?

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The average Forward home can get up to 341 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 21.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forward.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Forward, and slower in the west areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Forward?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forward you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.95% of Forward homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.49%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 75.57%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Forward homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Forward

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The map shows how competitive the Forward 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 Forward based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (healthy)

Overall, competition is healthy.

Forward internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Forward homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, 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. Forward internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Forward is doing better than most.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

TDS DSL in Forward, WI

TDS DSL coverage

About 97.51%, or 431 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forward area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forward.

 

TDS DSL download speeds

TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Forward customers is up to 77 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 61.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 25.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

TDS DSL upload speeds

In Forward 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 Forward 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 Forward is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.

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TDS's Forward DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 44.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 13.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 14.0 Mbps
  • 25.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MHTC DSL in Forward, WI

MHTC DSL coverage

About 27.15%, or 120 people, have MHTC DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Forward area. MHTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forward.

 

MHTC DSL download speeds

MHTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MHTC DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from MHTC goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Forward customers is up to 47 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MHTC customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 9.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 70.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

MHTC DSL upload speeds

In Forward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MHTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MHTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Forward DSL providers. MHTC offers 3 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 Forward is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, MHTC customers can get speeds up to 9.6 Mbps.

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MHTC's Forward DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 9.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 70.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 20.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MHTC Fiber in Forward, WI

MHTC fiber coverage

About 18.10%, or 80 people, have MHTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Forward area. MHTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forward.

 

MHTC fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to MHTC customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

MHTC fiber upload speeds

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

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MHTC's Forward fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

TDS Fiber in Forward, WI

TDS fiber coverage

About 3.85%, or 17 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Forward area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Forward.

 

TDS fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to TDS customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

TDS fiber upload speeds

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

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TDS's Forward fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 96.15%, or 425 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, northeast, southwest, east, northwest, north, and southeast Forward area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forward.

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward 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 Forward customers is up to 43 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Bug Tussel Wireless customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 72.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward 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 average compared to other Forward 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 Forward 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 7.2 Mbps.

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Bug Tussel Wireless's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 72.9% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 27.1% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

LiteWire fixed wireless coverage

About 85.07%, or 376 people, have LiteWire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, central, east, northwest, southwest, north, and southeast Forward area. LiteWire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Forward.

 

LiteWire fixed wireless download speeds

LiteWire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LiteWire fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from LiteWire goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Forward customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to LiteWire customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

LiteWire fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LiteWire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LiteWire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forward fixed wireless providers. LiteWire offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forward is up to 25 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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LiteWire's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 75.79%, or 335 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, northeast, southwest, northwest, north, and west Forward area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forward.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward 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 Forward customers is up to 19 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to US Cellular customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 59.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 40.3% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward 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 Forward 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 Forward 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 2.2 Mbps.

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US Cellular's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 59.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 40.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 29.64%, or 131 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, and north Forward area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forward.

 

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 Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forward customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward 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 Forward fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forward is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 27.15%, or 120 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southwest Forward area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Forward.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Forward customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Forward fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forward is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 14.48%, or 64 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Forward 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 Forward.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forward customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward 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 Forward fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forward is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Forward, WI

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 14.48%, or 64 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Forward 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 Forward.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forward. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forward. The fastest plan anyone in Forward can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Forward customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Forward. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Forward 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 Forward fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forward is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Forward fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Forward Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Forward compare to the rest of Wisconsin?

Internet speeds in Forward are much slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 341 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 100.00% in Forward.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5357499.83%
5351699.54%
5357299.81%
5354499.22%
5350899.77%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
53517100.00%
5357099.93%
5350799.31%
5359399.80%
5350499.68%

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