In Madison there are 2 internet service providers, with Frontier Communications being the most popular. Frontier Communications offers DSL and fiber internet service. In recent tests, Frontier Communications customers had an average download speed of 10 Mbps and an average upload speed of 1 Mbps. In addition to Frontier Communications, cable internet service is also available from Suddenlink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications DSL Fiber | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Suddenlink Communications Cable | 217 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 31 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Frontier Communications is the most popular provider in Madison offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 10 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 461 recent tests.
Frontier 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. 54% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 81% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 52 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 32 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 30 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 31 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 29 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 50 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 63 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 35 ms |
Suddenlink Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 217 Mbps for download speeds and 28 Mbps for upload speeds over 12 recent tests.
Suddenlink Communications has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Madison. 67% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 25-50 Mbps.
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