In Madison there are 3 internet service providers, with Verizon being the most popular. Verizon offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Verizon customers had an average download speed of 259 Mbps and an average upload speed of 122 Mbps. In addition to Verizon, Optimum and Xfinity offer cable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon DSL Fiber | 259 Mbps | 122 Mbps | 5 ms |
| Optimum Cable | 183 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 8 ms |
| Xfinity Cable | 315 Mbps | 141 Mbps | 214 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Verizon is the most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 259 Mbps for download speeds and 122 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,822 recent tests.
Verizon 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. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 439 Mbps | 284 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 305 Mbps | 349 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 741 Mbps | 458 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 421 Mbps | 164 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 304 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 375 Mbps | 142 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 27 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 58 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 301 Mbps | 85 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 440 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 94 Mbps | 90 Mbps | 4 ms |
Optimum is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 183 Mbps for download speeds and 31 Mbps for upload speeds over 720 recent tests.
Optimum 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. 32% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 254 Mbps | 255 Mbps | 3 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 253 Mbps | 255 Mbps | 3 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 69 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 8 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 286 Mbps | 381 Mbps | 6 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 188 Mbps | 187 Mbps | 4 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 256 Mbps | 256 Mbps | 3 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 30 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 36 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 7 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 42 Mbps | 26 Mbps | 155 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 171 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 77 ms |
Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 315 Mbps for download speeds and 141 Mbps for upload speeds over 17 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 100% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 100-250 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2024 | 315 Mbps | 141 Mbps | 214 ms |
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