In Madison there are 4 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 150 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, Windstream Communications, Zito Media and AT&T offer DSL, fiber, cable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 150 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 36 ms |
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 200 Mbps | 104 Mbps | 25 ms |
| Zito Media Cable | 57 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 54 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fixed Wireless | 52 Mbps | 45 Mbps | 35 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 150 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,371 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 33% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 60% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 393 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 145 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 46 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 346 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 29 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 152 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 408 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 136 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 45 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 42 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 346 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 37 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 53 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 151 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 45 ms |
Windstream Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 200 Mbps for download speeds and 104 Mbps for upload speeds over 47 recent tests.
Windstream Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 42% of users saw download speeds faster than 500 Mbps, and 44% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.
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Zito Media is the 3rd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 57 Mbps for download speeds and 52 Mbps for upload speeds over 33 recent tests.
Zito Media has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 100% of users saw download speeds between 50-100 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 50-100 Mbps.
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AT&T is the 4th most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 52 Mbps for download speeds and 45 Mbps for upload speeds over 28 recent tests.
AT&T has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 42% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 33% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 65 Mbps | 61 ms |
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