In Rio there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 826 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Rio
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 Rio are not shown.
Rio 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 Rio
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Rio. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Rio with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Rio?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Rio.
Internet Speed Key
The average Rio home can get up to 826 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 80.67% 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 Rio.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Rio, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Rio?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Rio you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.67% of Rio homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Rio homes.
Internet Market Health in Rio
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Rio 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 Rio based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.0 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Rio internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Rio homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, fiber, and cable, 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. Rio internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 9 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, Rio is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Rio, along with details on where in Rio and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Rio, WI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 94.17%, or 2,246 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 34.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Rio 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 the fastest compared to other Rio DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Rio 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 7.0 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 20.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Rio, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 80.67%, or 1,924 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Rio.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Rio fiber 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 Rio is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 476 Mbps.
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- 94.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Rio, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.98%, or 95 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and southeast Rio 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 Rio.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.21%, or 2,223 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Rio.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 41.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 Rio fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio 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 9.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 41.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 30.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 56.44%, or 1,346 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, east, northeast, west, northwest, north, and south Rio area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 one of the fastest compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
UpNet WI Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
UpNet WI fixed wireless coverage
About 53.00%, or 1,264 people, have UpNet WI fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. UpNet WI is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
UpNet WI fixed wireless download speeds
UpNet WI is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, UpNet WI fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from UpNet WI goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 40 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 26.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 42.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
UpNet WI fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for UpNet WI fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, UpNet WI is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. UpNet WI offers 4 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 Rio is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, UpNet WI customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 26.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 47.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
Bertram Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.91%, or 1,238 people, have Bertram Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, west, southwest, northeast, south, east, northwest, and central Rio area. Bertram Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
Bertram Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Bertram Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bertram Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Bertram Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bertram Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bertram Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. Bertram Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio 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 Rio, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 51.40%, or 1,226 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 7.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 below average compared to other Rio fixed wireless 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 Rio 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 51.40%, or 1,226 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Rio area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Rio.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Rio customers is up to 31 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 7.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio 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 below average compared to other Rio fixed wireless 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 Rio 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 4.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 7.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 92.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 4.61%, or 110 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, southwest, and northwest Rio area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rio.
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 Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Rio 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 Rio 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 Rio fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Netwurx Fixed Wireless in Rio, WI
Netwurx fixed wireless coverage
About 2.98%, or 71 people, have Netwurx fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Rio area. Netwurx is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Rio.
Netwurx fixed wireless download speeds
Netwurx is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Rio. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Netwurx fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Rio. The fastest plan anyone in Rio can order from Netwurx goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Rio customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Netwurx fixed wireless upload speeds
In Rio download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Netwurx fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Netwurx is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Rio fixed wireless providers. Netwurx offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Rio is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rio Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Rio or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Rio compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Rio are slower versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 826 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 100.00% in Rio.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Rio 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
- Doylestown, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyocena, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Leeds, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pardeeville, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Poynette, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fall River, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cambria, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Bristol, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Morrisonville, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ararat, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Congaree, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tiger, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valliant, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glenburn Center, ME: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Farmland, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elbridge, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dupont, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Des Arc, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davisville, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds