In Madison there are 2 internet service providers, with Spectrum being the most popular. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Spectrum customers had an average download speed of 227 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, DSL internet service is also available from Frontier Communications.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 227 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 32 ms |
| Frontier Communications DSL | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 20 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 227 Mbps for download speeds and 18 Mbps for upload speeds over 45 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 39% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 86% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 228 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 24 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 30 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 36 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 226 Mbps | 19 Mbps | 33 ms |
| June 8, 2024 | 226 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 7, 2024 | 140 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 26 ms |
| June 2, 2024 | 232 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 32 ms |
| May 31, 2024 | 347 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 34 ms |
| May 29, 2024 | 495 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 24 ms |
| May 28, 2024 | 155 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 33 ms |
| May 26, 2024 | 315 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 32 ms |
Frontier Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 16 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 10 recent tests.
Frontier 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. 33% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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