In Madison there are 3 internet service providers, with AT&T being the most popular. AT&T offers DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. In recent tests, AT&T customers had an average download speed of 17 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps. In addition to AT&T, Spectrum and Windstream Communications offer cable, fiber and DSL internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 17 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Spectrum Cable Fiber | 273 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 30 ms |
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 102 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 17 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
AT&T is the most popular provider in Madison offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 17 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 1,019 recent tests.
AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 38% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 57% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 21 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 50 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 33 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 42 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 80 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 252 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 318 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 273 Mbps for download speeds and 14 Mbps for upload speeds over 955 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 37% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 146 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 37 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 40 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 91 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 150 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 356 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 18 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 149 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 150 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 37 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 149 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 45 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 33 ms |
Windstream Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 102 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 6 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 100% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 50% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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