TV and Internet Providers in River Falls, WI


In River Falls there are 11 residential internet providers covering 96.44% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,785 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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11 Internet Service Providers in River Falls

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

77.27%

Avg. Speed:

1,504 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

49.37%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

EarthLink | DSL

Availability:

49.37%

Avg. Speed:

10 Mbps

Swiftcurrent Connect | Fiber

Availability:

33.16%

Avg. Speed:

2,000 Mbps

Baldwin Lightstream | Fiber

Availability:

18.03%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

2.54%

Avg. Speed:

33 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

95.68%

Avg. Speed:

53 Mbps

Verizon | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

63.65%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

13.80%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

13.80%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

Southeast MN Wifi | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

9.69%

Avg. Speed:

300 Mbps

Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .


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River Falls Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 96.44% of River Falls. 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 Baldwin Lightstream. Now you can call companies in River Falls with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in River Falls?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in River Falls.

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The average River Falls home can get up to 2,785 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 18.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in River Falls.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of River Falls, and slower in the east areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in River Falls?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in River Falls you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 38.41% of River Falls homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 57.95% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.56% of River Falls homes.

 

Internet Market Health in River Falls

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The map shows how competitive the River Falls 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 River Falls based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

River Falls 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, River Falls homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. River Falls internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, River Falls needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in River Falls, along with details on where in River Falls and at what speeds.

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in River Falls, WI

XFINITY cable coverage

About 77.27%, or 17,161 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of River Falls.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 1,504 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 38.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 62.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Falls cable providers. XFINITY 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 River Falls is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 117 Mbps.

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XFINITY's River Falls cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 38.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
  • 62.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in River Falls, WI

AT&T DSL coverage

About 49.37%, or 10,964 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of River Falls.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In River Falls 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 slowest compared to other River Falls DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's River Falls DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink DSL in River Falls, WI

EarthLink DSL coverage

About 49.37%, or 10,964 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of River Falls.

 

EarthLink DSL download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink DSL upload speeds

In River Falls 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 slowest compared to other River Falls DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's River Falls DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Swiftcurrent Connect Fiber in River Falls, WI

Swiftcurrent Connect fiber coverage

About 33.16%, or 7,364 people, have Swiftcurrent Connect fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northeast, northwest, southwest, southeast, south, and east River Falls area. Swiftcurrent Connect is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of River Falls.

 

Swiftcurrent Connect fiber download speeds

Swiftcurrent Connect is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Swiftcurrent Connect fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Swiftcurrent Connect goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Swiftcurrent Connect customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

Swiftcurrent Connect fiber upload speeds

In River Falls download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Swiftcurrent Connect fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Swiftcurrent Connect is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other River Falls fiber providers. Swiftcurrent Connect offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Swiftcurrent Connect's River Falls fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Baldwin Lightstream Fiber in River Falls, WI

Baldwin Lightstream fiber coverage

About 18.03%, or 4,005 people, have Baldwin Lightstream fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southeast, west, northeast, north, east, and southwest River Falls area. Baldwin Lightstream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of River Falls.

 

Baldwin Lightstream fiber download speeds

Baldwin Lightstream is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Baldwin Lightstream fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Baldwin Lightstream goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Baldwin Lightstream customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

Baldwin Lightstream fiber upload speeds

In River Falls download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Baldwin Lightstream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Baldwin Lightstream is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Falls fiber providers. Baldwin Lightstream offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Baldwin Lightstream's River Falls fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in River Falls, WI

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 2.54%, or 565 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest River Falls area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of River Falls.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Centurylink goes up to 60 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 33 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 25.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 34.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 40.4% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In River Falls 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 average compared to other River Falls DSL providers. Centurylink 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 River Falls is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.

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Centurylink's River Falls DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 25.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 34.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 40.4% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in River Falls, WI

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 95.68%, or 21,249 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls 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 River Falls.

 

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 River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 53 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 37.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 62.6% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Falls 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 River Falls fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls 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 9.4 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's River Falls fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 37.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 62.6% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Verizon Fixed Wireless in River Falls, WI

Verizon fixed wireless coverage

About 63.65%, or 14,135 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Falls area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of River Falls.

 

Verizon fixed wireless download speeds

Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Verizon customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Falls 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 average compared to other River Falls fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Verizon's River Falls fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in River Falls, WI

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 13.80%, or 3,064 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, northwest, east, south, and northeast River Falls area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of River Falls.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 78.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Falls 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 River Falls fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 River Falls 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 5.7 Mbps.

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EarthLink's River Falls fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 16.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 78.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in River Falls, WI

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 13.80%, or 3,064 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, west, northwest, east, south, and northeast River Falls area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of River Falls.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for River Falls customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 16.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 78.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Falls 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 River Falls fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 River Falls 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 5.7 Mbps.

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AT&T's River Falls fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 16.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 78.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 5.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Southeast MN Wifi Fixed Wireless in River Falls, WI

Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless coverage

About 9.69%, or 2,152 people, have Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, southeast, and south River Falls area. Southeast MN Wifi is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of River Falls.

 

Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless download speeds

Southeast MN Wifi is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Falls. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Falls. The fastest plan anyone in River Falls can order from Southeast MN Wifi goes up to 300 Mbps, and all River Falls customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Southeast MN Wifi customers in River Falls. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Falls download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Southeast MN Wifi fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Southeast MN Wifi is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Falls fixed wireless providers. Southeast MN Wifi offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Falls is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Southeast MN Wifi's River Falls fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

River Falls Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to River Falls or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in River Falls compare to the rest of Wisconsin?

Internet speeds in River Falls are comparable versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 2,785 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Wisconsin is 98.77% versus 96.44% in River Falls.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around River Falls are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
5402296.65%
55043100.00%
5401699.88%
5402399.70%
54021100.00%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
55001100.00%
5400399.38%
5401199.87%
5401599.90%
5512999.93%

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