In Milwaukee County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.04% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 3,357 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 Milwaukee County
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Milwaukee County are not shown.
Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County
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Internet service is available in 99.04% of Milwaukee County. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in Milwaukee County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Milwaukee County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Milwaukee County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Milwaukee County home can get up to 3,357 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 58.43% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Milwaukee County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Milwaukee County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Milwaukee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Milwaukee County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.21% of Milwaukee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 29.86% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.93%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Milwaukee County homes.
Internet Market Health in Milwaukee County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.5 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 8.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Milwaukee County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 12 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Milwaukee County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Milwaukee County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, Milwaukee County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Milwaukee County, along with details on where in Milwaukee County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Milwaukee County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.54%, or 925,743 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Milwaukee County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Milwaukee County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Milwaukee County 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 slowest compared to other Milwaukee County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Milwaukee County, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 91.42%, or 858,862 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Milwaukee County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
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- 49.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 20 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Milwaukee County, WI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 91.42%, or 858,862 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Milwaukee County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.6% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Milwaukee County, WI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 66.04%, or 620,415 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Milwaukee County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 4,539 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,539 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Milwaukee County, WI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 66.04%, or 620,415 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Milwaukee County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 4,539 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Milwaukee County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,539 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.89%, or 929,017 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Milwaukee County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 46.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 20 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 46.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 45.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.69%, or 880,194 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County.
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 Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 78 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.03%, or 733,067 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Milwaukee County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 6.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 78.03%, or 733,067 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Milwaukee County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 6.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 61.11%, or 574,098 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Milwaukee County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Milwaukee County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 413 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County 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 below average compared to other Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 29 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 83.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
PCs for People Fixed Wireless in Milwaukee County, WI
PCs for People fixed wireless coverage
About 21.33%, or 200,374 people, have PCs for People fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, north, northwest, southeast, northeast, and south Milwaukee County area. PCs for People is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Milwaukee County.
PCs for People fixed wireless download speeds
PCs for People is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Milwaukee County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PCs for People fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Milwaukee County. The fastest plan anyone in Milwaukee County can order from PCs for People goes up to 280 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Milwaukee County customers is up to 128 Mbps.
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- 34.1% up to 280.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
PCs for People fixed wireless upload speeds
In Milwaukee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for PCs for People fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PCs for People is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Milwaukee County fixed wireless providers. PCs for People offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Milwaukee County is up to 80 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, PCs for People customers can get speeds up to 34 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 65.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Milwaukee County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Milwaukee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Milwaukee County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Milwaukee County are faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 3,357 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.04% in Milwaukee County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Milwaukee County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Waukesha County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dane County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ottawa County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kent County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ionia County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shiawassee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Suffolk County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salt Lake County, UT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pima County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds