FCC coverage snapshot published March 19, 2026

Internet providers in Wisconsin

The latest FCC fixed broadband data shows Telephone and Data Systems, Spectrum, T-Mobile 5G Home, AT&T among the broadest non-satellite residential footprints in Wisconsin. Fiber-capable footprints are present in the state, but the exact build type still depends on the street-level address. Satellite options like Hughesnet, Viasat, Starlink report broad statewide reach, but they are better treated as fallbacks when terrestrial service is weak or unavailable. Always verify service at the exact address before switching providers.

Source and methodology

FCC fixed broadband availability data as of June 30, 2025, published March 19, 2026. Coverage percentages below reflect reported statewide residential footprint, not guaranteed address-level eligibility. Always verify the exact service type, speed tier, and pricing at the service address before switching.

Widest non-satellite reach
Telephone and Data Systems

Reported statewide residential coverage

74.0%

Largest reported statewide residential footprint once pure satellite providers are removed from the comparison.

Next-largest footprint
Spectrum

Reported statewide residential coverage

70.9%

Another large reported statewide residential footprint in the latest FCC snapshot.

Next-largest footprint
T-Mobile 5G Home

Reported statewide residential coverage

63.6%

Another large reported statewide residential footprint in the latest FCC snapshot.

Largest provider footprints in Wisconsin

Telephone and Data Systems

Fixed wireless footprint

Statewide residential coverage

74.0%

Common technologies on the FCC map

Cable
Copper
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Coverage is broad for a wireless option, but real-world performance varies more by signal strength, tower load, and local congestion.

Spectrum

Cable-heavy footprint with some fiber

Statewide residential coverage

70.9%

Common technologies on the FCC map

Cable
Fiber

Cable reaches most of this provider's reported footprint, even though the FCC also shows some fiber in parts of its network.

T-Mobile 5G Home

Fixed wireless footprint

Statewide residential coverage

63.6%

Common technologies on the FCC map

Fiber
Fixed Wireless

Coverage is broad for a wireless option, but real-world performance varies more by signal strength, tower load, and local congestion.

AT&T

Mixed copper and fiber footprint

Statewide residential coverage

51.8%

Common technologies on the FCC map

Copper
Fiber
Fixed Wireless

The FCC reports both fiber and legacy copper in this provider's footprint, so the service type at a specific address can vary a lot.

Satellite fallback options

These brands report broad statewide satellite reach in the same FCC filing. They are most useful where wired and fixed wireless service are limited, but their equipment costs and performance tradeoffs differ from terrestrial providers.

Hughesnet
Viasat
Starlink

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