In Putnam Heights there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.58% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 4,712 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Putnam Heights
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 Putnam Heights are not shown.
Putnam Heights 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 99.58% of Putnam Heights. 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 TDS. Now you can call companies in Putnam Heights with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Putnam Heights?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Putnam Heights.
Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam Heights home can get up to 4,712 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 8,000 Mbps, which 52.80% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.78% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Putnam Heights.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Putnam Heights, and slower in the west areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Putnam Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam Heights you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.80% of Putnam Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.78% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam Heights homes.
Internet Market Health in Putnam Heights
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.5 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Putnam Heights internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Putnam Heights homes have between 3 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Putnam Heights internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Putnam Heights needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam Heights, along with details on where in Putnam Heights and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.58%, or 3,355 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam Heights.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 99.58%, or 3,355 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam Heights.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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AT&T DSL in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 99.58%, or 3,355 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam Heights.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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TDS Fiber in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
TDS fiber coverage
About 52.80%, or 1,779 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, central, north, southeast, and south Putnam Heights area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Putnam Heights.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from TDS goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Putnam Heights download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam Heights fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.58%, or 3,355 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights.
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 Putnam Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 the slowest compared to other Putnam Heights fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Verizon Fixed Wireless in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 95.61%, or 3,221 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam Heights.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Putnam Heights customers can get this speed.
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Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights 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 Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 78.72%, or 2,652 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam Heights.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Putnam Heights customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 average compared to other Putnam Heights fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 40.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam Heights, Eau Claire, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 78.72%, or 2,652 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Putnam Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam Heights.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam Heights. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Putnam Heights customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 40.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam Heights 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 average compared to other Putnam Heights fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam Heights 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Putnam Heights Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Putnam Heights compare to the rest of Eau Claire?
Internet speeds in Putnam Heights are faster versus the average speeds in Eau Claire: 3,970 Mbps in Eau Claire versus 4,712 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Eau Claire is 96.23% versus 99.58% in Putnam Heights.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam Heights 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Third Ward, Eau Claire, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Hill, Eau Claire, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Randall Park, Eau Claire, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Side Hill, Eau Claire, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Menomonie, Menomonie, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Eastside, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Payne Phallen, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Side, St. Paul, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Avondale, Everett, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Park Farms, Kansas City, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Enderis Park, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whittier, Sioux Falls, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delman, San Bernardino, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- City Center, Toledo, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- City Center, Miami Beach, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Berkley Estates, Neptune, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Village, Santa Ana, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- 6th Ward, Allentown, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds