In Madison there are 2 internet service providers, with AT&T being the most popular. AT&T offers DSL internet service. In recent tests, AT&T customers had an average download speed of 17 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18 Mbps. In addition to AT&T, cable internet service is also available from Spectrum.
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 | 17 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 17 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 88 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 10 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
AT&T is the most popular provider in Madison offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 17 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 66 recent tests.
AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 63% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 71% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 328 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 313 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 124 ms |
| March 6, 2024 | 18 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 419 ms |
| March 5, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 12 ms |
| February 28, 2024 | 47 Mbps | 47 Mbps | 15 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 93 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 16 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 88 Mbps for download speeds and 10 Mbps for upload speeds over 10 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 29% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 43% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 12 ms |
| February 23, 2024 | 182 Mbps | 135 Mbps | 8 ms |
| February 22, 2024 | 180 Mbps | 138 Mbps | 8 ms |
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