In Madison there are 3 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 149 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11 Mbps. In addition to Spectrum, Windstream Communications and Zito Media offer DSL, fiber and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 149 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Windstream Communications DSL Fiber | 281 Mbps | 236 Mbps | 29 ms |
| Zito Media Cable | 57 Mbps | 52 Mbps | 54 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 149 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,585 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 33% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 63% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 437 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 150 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 342 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 92 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 358 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 34 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 256 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 147 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 47 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 337 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 277 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 34 ms |
Windstream Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 281 Mbps for download speeds and 236 Mbps for upload speeds over 39 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. 39% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 50% 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 3rd 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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