In Madison there are 3 internet service providers, with Consolidated Communications being the most popular. Consolidated Communications offers DSL internet service. In recent tests, Consolidated Communications customers had an average download speed of 22 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2 Mbps. In addition to Consolidated Communications, Spectrum and TDS Telecom offer cable, DSL and fixed wireless 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Communications DSL | 22 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 27 ms |
| Spectrum Cable | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
| TDS Telecom DSL Fixed Wireless | 34 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 47 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Consolidated Communications is the most popular provider in Madison offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 22 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 198 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 35% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 55% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | 317 Mbps | 182 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 317 Mbps | 125 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 256 Mbps | 247 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 256 Mbps | 76 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 13, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 137 Mbps | 123 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 154 Mbps | 112 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 387 Mbps | 581 Mbps | 27 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 110 Mbps | 57 Mbps | 26 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 238 Mbps | 261 Mbps | 25 ms |
Spectrum is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 8 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 77 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 62% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 43 ms |
| March 14, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 63 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 62 ms |
| March 8, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 66 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 12 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 42 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 41 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
| February 26, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 41 ms |
| February 25, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 45 ms |
TDS Telecom is the 3rd most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 34 Mbps for download speeds and 15 Mbps for upload speeds over 13 recent tests.
TDS Telecom has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 67% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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