In Salem there are 12 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,438 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Salem
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 Salem are not shown.
Salem 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 Salem
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Salem. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Salem with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Salem?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Salem.
Internet Speed Key
The average Salem home can get up to 5,438 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 74.34% 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 Salem.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Salem, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Salem?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Salem you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.42% of Salem homes.
- Cable is fastest for 11.56% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.02%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Salem homes.
Internet Market Health in Salem
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Salem 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 Salem based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.4 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.3 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.6 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Salem internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Salem homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Salem internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Salem is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Salem, along with details on where in Salem and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Salem, WI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 93.24%, or 4,913 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Salem, WI
Frontier fiber coverage
About 74.34%, or 3,917 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, southeast, southwest, northeast, northwest, central, and west Salem area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Salem, WI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 43.04%, or 2,268 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Salem.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem DSL providers. Frontier 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 Salem is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS DSL in Salem, WI
TDS DSL coverage
About 13.25%, or 698 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, northeast, and west Salem area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from TDS goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 32.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Salem DSL providers. TDS offers 5 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 Salem is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 22.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 30.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Salem, WI
TDS fiber coverage
About 6.95%, or 366 people, have TDS fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and west Salem area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
TDS fiber download speeds
TDS is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, TDS fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from TDS goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
TDS fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for TDS fiber. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Salem fiber providers. TDS offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Salem, WI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 5.64%, or 297 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Salem area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 447 Mbps.
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- 88.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 11.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.31%, or 5,180 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Salem.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 11.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 36.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 average compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 4.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 52.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 36.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 74.47%, or 3,924 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Salem area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
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 Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem 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 Salem customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 average compared to other Salem 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 Salem 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 4.4 Mbps.
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- 8.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 91.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 72.06%, or 3,797 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest, west, and central Salem area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 72.06%, or 3,797 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest, west, and central Salem area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.51%, or 3,610 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northeast, northwest, southeast, north, southwest, and west Salem area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Salem.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Salem customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem 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 Salem fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Salem is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 12.05%, or 635 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, and west Salem area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Salem is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.3 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Salem, WI
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 9.36%, or 493 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Salem area. e-vergent is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Salem.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Salem. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Salem. The fastest plan anyone in Salem can order from e-vergent goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Salem customers is up to 23 Mbps.
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- 87.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In Salem download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Salem fixed wireless providers. e-vergent 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 Salem is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, e-vergent customers can get speeds up to 2.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 87.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 13.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Salem Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Salem or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Salem compare to the rest of Wisconsin?
Internet speeds in Salem are much faster versus the average speeds in Wisconsin: 2,751 Mbps in Wisconsin versus 5,438 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 Salem.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Salem 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
- Paddock Lake, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Lake, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Trevor, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Benet Lake, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Shangrila, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wilmot, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Channel Lake, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wheatland, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Antioch, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Liberty, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lochridge, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linwood, NC: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lindsborg, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linden, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Linden, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lindale, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincolnton, GA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln, MA: equal internet coverage, slower speeds