In Polk County there are 15 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,298 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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15 Internet Service Providers in Polk 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 Polk County are not shown.
Polk County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.73% of Polk 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 Northwest Communications. Now you can call companies in Polk County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Polk County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Polk County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Polk County home can get up to 2,298 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 33.23% 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 Polk County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Polk County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Polk County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Polk 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 84.85% of Polk County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.74% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Polk County homes.
Internet Market Health in Polk County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Polk 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 Polk County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Polk County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Polk County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Polk County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Polk County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Polk County, along with details on where in Polk County and at what speeds.
Lakeland Communications Fiber in Polk County, WI
Lakeland Communications fiber coverage
About 44.19%, or 19,877 people, have Lakeland Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, west, central, northwest, northeast, and east Polk County area. Lakeland Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Lakeland Communications fiber download speeds
Lakeland Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Lakeland Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Lakeland Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lakeland Communications fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Lakeland Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Lakeland Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Lakeland Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Brightspeed DSL in Polk County, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 34.25%, or 15,403 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, north, west, east, northeast, south, central, and northwest Polk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 63 Mbps.
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- 27.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Polk County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 6.7 Mbps.
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- 58.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) Fiber in Polk County, WI
Northwest Communications fiber coverage
About 33.23%, or 14,948 people, have Northwest Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, southwest, central, and west Polk County area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber download speeds
Northwest Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Northwest Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL in Polk County, WI
Centurylink DSL coverage
About 19.57%, or 8,802 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, and northwest Polk County area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Centurylink DSL download speeds
Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 42 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 37.0% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Centurylink DSL upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County DSL providers. Centurylink offers 6 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 Polk County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 34.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Polk County, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 16.37%, or 7,361 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Polk County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Polk County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Polk 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 below average compared to other Polk County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) Cable in Polk County, WI
Northwest Communications cable coverage
About 9.14%, or 4,110 people, have Northwest Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, east, and central Polk County area. Northwest Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) cable download speeds
Northwest Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Northwest Communications cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Northwest Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Northwest Communications (Wisconsin) cable upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Northwest Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Northwest Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County cable providers. Northwest Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lakeland Communications Cable in Polk County, WI
Lakeland Communications cable coverage
About 7.36%, or 3,310 people, have Lakeland Communications cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, central, and west Polk County area. Lakeland Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Lakeland Communications cable download speeds
Lakeland Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Lakeland Communications cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Lakeland Communications goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Lakeland Communications cable upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Lakeland Communications cable. Compared to other ISPs, Lakeland Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Polk County cable providers. Lakeland Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
NexGen Connected Fiber in Polk County, WI
NexGen Connected fiber coverage
About 5.77%, or 2,594 people, have NexGen Connected fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Polk County area. NexGen Connected is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
NexGen Connected fiber download speeds
NexGen Connected is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, NexGen Connected fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from NexGen Connected goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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NexGen Connected fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for NexGen Connected fiber. Compared to other ISPs, NexGen Connected is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. NexGen Connected offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Starwire Technologies Fiber in Polk County, WI
Starwire Technologies fiber coverage
About 5.48%, or 2,464 people, have Starwire Technologies fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northeast Polk County area. Starwire Technologies is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Starwire Technologies fiber download speeds
Starwire Technologies is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Starwire Technologies fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Starwire Technologies goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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Starwire Technologies fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Starwire Technologies fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Starwire Technologies is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Starwire Technologies offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Frontier Communications DSL in Polk County, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 2.98%, or 1,341 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Polk County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Polk County 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 1.6 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Grantsburg Telcom Fiber in Polk County, WI
Grantsburg Telcom fiber coverage
About 1.89%, or 851 people, have Grantsburg Telcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Polk County area. Grantsburg Telcom is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Grantsburg Telcom fiber download speeds
Grantsburg Telcom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Grantsburg Telcom fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Grantsburg Telcom goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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Grantsburg Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Grantsburg Telcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Grantsburg Telcom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Grantsburg Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Brightspeed Fiber in Polk County, WI
Brightspeed fiber coverage
About 1.87%, or 840 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Polk County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Brightspeed fiber download speeds
Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Brightspeed fiber upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fiber providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 940 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.13%, or 40,538 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 61 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 11 Mbps.
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- 48.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.90%, or 31,888 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Polk County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.90%, or 31,888 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk 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 Polk County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk 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 Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk 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 Polk County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County 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 Polk 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 Polk 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 6.0 Mbps.
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- 17.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.58%, or 21,850 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Polk County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Polk County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Polk County customers can get this speed.
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Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk 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 Polk County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Polk County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Starwire Technologies Fixed Wireless in Polk County, WI
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless coverage
About 2.97%, or 1,334 people, have Starwire Technologies fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Polk County area. Starwire Technologies is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Polk County.
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless download speeds
Starwire Technologies is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Polk County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Starwire Technologies fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Polk County. The fastest plan anyone in Polk County can order from Starwire Technologies goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Polk County customers is up to 99 Mbps.
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- 98.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
Starwire Technologies fixed wireless upload speeds
In Polk County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Starwire Technologies fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Starwire Technologies is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Polk County fixed wireless providers. Starwire Technologies 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 Polk County is up to 25 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 15 Mbps. On average, Starwire Technologies customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
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- 98.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 15.0 Mbps
Polk County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Polk County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Polk County compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Polk County are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 2,298 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 99.73% in Polk County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Polk 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
- Chisago County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Barron County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stearns County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Big Stone County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menominee County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- St. Martin Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gila County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds