In Madison there are 2 internet service providers, with Vast Broadband being the most popular. Vast Broadband offers cable and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Vast Broadband customers had an average download speed of 161 Mbps and an average upload speed of 23 Mbps. In addition to Vast Broadband, cable internet service is also available from Midcontinent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vast Broadband Cable Fiber | 161 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 31 ms |
| Midcontinent Communications Cable | 91 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 34 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Vast Broadband is the most popular provider in Madison offering cable and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 161 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 205 recent tests.
Vast Broadband has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 59% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 72% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 367 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 30 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 503 Mbps | 93 Mbps | 36 ms |
| February 26, 2024 | 466 Mbps | 74 Mbps | 11 ms |
| February 20, 2024 | 405 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 30 ms |
| February 19, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 31 ms |
| February 19, 2024 | 87 Mbps | 31 Mbps | 32 ms |
Midcontinent Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 91 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload speeds over 30 recent tests.
Midcontinent Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 28% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2024 | 40 Mbps | 18 Mbps | 32 ms |
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