In Madison there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.98% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,837 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Madison
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 Madison are not shown.
Madison 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
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Internet service is available in 98.98% of Madison. 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 Cable One. Now you can call companies in Madison with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Madison?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Madison.
Internet Speed Key
The average Madison home can get up to 2,837 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 30.70% 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 Madison.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Madison, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Madison?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Madison you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 30.70% of Madison homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.93%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.02% of Madison homes.
Internet Market Health in Madison
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Madison 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 Madison based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Madison 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, Madison homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Madison internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Madison is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Madison, along with details on where in Madison and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Madison, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 94.62%, or 3,326 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison cable 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 Madison is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 997 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Madison, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 83.44%, or 2,933 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, northwest, southwest, north, and east Madison area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from AT&T goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Madison DSL providers. AT&T 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 Madison is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Madison, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 83.44%, or 2,933 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, northwest, southwest, north, and east Madison area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from EarthLink goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Madison DSL providers. EarthLink 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 Madison is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Madison, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 30.70%, or 1,079 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, west, southwest, northeast, southeast, and northwest Madison area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Madison.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Madison fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.61%, or 3,431 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison 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 Madison.
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 Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison 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 Madison customers is up to 96 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 above average compared to other Madison 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 Madison 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 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Madison, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 91.24%, or 3,207 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Madison area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Madison.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Madison customers is up to 61 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Madison is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 8.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.3% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 21.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 71.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Madison, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 70.36%, or 2,473 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, north, northwest, and northeast Madison area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Madison.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 Madison fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Madison, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 4.21%, or 148 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and south Madison 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 Madison.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 one of the slowest compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison 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 Madison, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 4.21%, or 148 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and south Madison 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 Madison.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Madison. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Madison. The fastest plan anyone in Madison can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Madison customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Madison 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 one of the slowest compared to other Madison fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Madison is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Madison Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Madison or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Madison compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Madison are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 2,837 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.98% in Madison.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Madison 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.
Nearby Cities
- Venice, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lovejoy, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brooklyn, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Granite City, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairmont City, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington Park, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pontoon Beach, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Riverview, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East St. Louis, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Oxford, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakland, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adamsville, TN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brookhaven, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudson, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Northwoods, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Clarke Shores, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake George, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coleman, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Tawas, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds