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 11 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 | 11 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| Suddenlink Communications Cable | 130 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 27 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 11 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 398 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. 52% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 92% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 75 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 39 ms |
| March 12, 2024 | 20 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 32 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 33 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 16 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 36 ms |
| March 4, 2024 | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 35 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 22 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 44 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 55 Mbps | 38 ms |
| March 1, 2024 | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 37 ms |
| February 27, 2024 | 24 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 31 ms |
Suddenlink Communications is the 2nd most popular provider in Madison offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 130 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload speeds over 139 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. 31% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 53% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2024 | 217 Mbps | 28 Mbps | 77 ms |
| March 11, 2024 | 288 Mbps | 45 Mbps | 31 ms |
| March 7, 2024 | 136 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 25 ms |
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