TV and Internet Providers in Helena, WI


In Helena there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 546 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Helena

Frontier Communications | DSL

Availability:

85.28%

Avg. Speed:

58 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

43.48%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Bug Tussel Wireless | Fiber

Availability:

18.39%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

MHTC | Fiber

Availability:

6.35%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Reedsburg Utility Commission | Fiber

Availability:

3.34%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Bug Tussel Wireless | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

99.00%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

US Cellular | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

85.28%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

78.26%

Avg. Speed:

37 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

3.34%

Avg. Speed:

300 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 Helena are not shown.

 

Helena 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 99.00% of Helena. 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 Helena with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Helena?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Helena.

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The average Helena home can get up to 546 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 51.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.36% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Helena.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Helena, and slower in the south areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Helena?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Helena 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 28.09% of Helena homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 23.41% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 7.69%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 39.80%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.00% of Helena homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Helena

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

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.9 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Helena internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Helena homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. Helena internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 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, Helena needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Frontier Communications DSL in Helena, WI

Frontier DSL coverage

About 85.28%, or 255 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Helena area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Helena.

 

Frontier Communications DSL download speeds

Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Helena. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Helena. The fastest plan anyone in Helena 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 Helena customers is up to 58 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Frontier Communications customers in Helena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 42.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds

In Helena 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 fastest compared to other Helena DSL providers. Frontier 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 Helena 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 3.7 Mbps.

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Frontier's Helena DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 42.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 9.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 48.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Helena, WI

Spectrum cable coverage

About 43.48%, or 130 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, southeast, and northwest Helena area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Helena.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Helena 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 Helena cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Helena is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Helena cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Bug Tussel Wireless Fiber in Helena, WI

Bug Tussel Wireless fiber coverage

About 18.39%, or 55 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Helena area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Helena.

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fiber upload speeds

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

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Bug Tussel Wireless's Helena fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

MHTC Fiber in Helena, WI

MHTC fiber coverage

About 6.35%, or 19 people, have MHTC fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Helena area. MHTC is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Helena.

 

MHTC fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

MHTC fiber upload speeds

In Helena 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 Helena fiber providers. MHTC offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Helena is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Reedsburg Utility Commission Fiber in Helena, WI

Reedsburg Utility Commission fiber coverage

About 3.34%, or 10 people, have Reedsburg Utility Commission fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Helena area. Reedsburg Utility Commission is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Helena.

 

Reedsburg Utility Commission fiber download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Reedsburg Utility Commission customers in Helena. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Reedsburg Utility Commission fiber upload speeds

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

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Reedsburg Utility Commission's Helena fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Helena, WI

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage

About 99.00%, or 296 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Helena area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Helena.

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds

Bug Tussel Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Helena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Helena. The fastest plan anyone in Helena can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Helena customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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

  • 29.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 37.2% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds

In Helena 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 Helena fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless 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 Helena is up to 8.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Bug Tussel Wireless customers can get speeds up to 4.4 Mbps.

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

  • 29.7% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 33.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 37.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Helena, WI

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage

About 85.28%, or 255 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Helena area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Helena.

 

US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds

US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Helena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Helena. The fastest plan anyone in Helena 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 Helena customers is up to 15 Mbps.

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

  • 36.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 63.5% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds

In Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 1.7 Mbps.

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

  • 36.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 63.5% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Helena, WI

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 78.26%, or 234 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, east, northeast, central, northwest, and north Helena area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Helena.

 

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 Helena. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Helena. The fastest plan anyone in Helena 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 Helena customers is up to 37 Mbps.

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

  • 16.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 83.8% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Helena 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 Helena 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 Helena 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 5.8 Mbps.

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

  • 16.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 83.8% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Helena, WI

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 3.34%, or 10 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and north Helena area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Helena.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In Helena 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 the fastest compared to other Helena fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Helena is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Helena Internet by Area

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

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

Internet speeds in Helena are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 546 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.00% in Helena.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5350399.79%
5358898.78%
5358297.36%
53577100.00%
5350799.31%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
53560100.00%
5355699.29%
53517100.00%
53515100.00%
5353399.45%

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