Internet Providers in Adams, Wisconsin
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Residential Internet Statistics for Adams, WI
| Wired Internet Providers: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Average Speed Test Result: | 24.78 Mbps |
| Top Advertised Speed: | 1,000 Mbps |
| No Broadband Access: | 8.55% |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Adams, Wisconsin
85.8% Available
115 Mbps
Download
2 Mbps
Upload
57.5% Available
940 Mbps
Download
35 Mbps
Upload
100% Available
50 Mbps
Download
3 Mbps
Upload
Internet Access in Adams, Wisconsin
Information surfaced here is calculated from the FCC's bi-annual provider coverage reporting. We leverage direct provider reports and other privatized datasets to further validate the information, down to the census block level. Plane and pricing data shown here is collected by our data team. We have analyzed and verified 201 bundled Internet deals in Adams. Speed test data in the graph below is limited to 312 records as of 2021. This gives a snapshot of what some subscribers are getting in the area, but trends low since tests are usually run to diagnose home networking issues.
Frontier Communications as well as Spectrum can also provide Internet service in Adams, with Frontier performing somewhat better in our speed test analysis.
Looking closer at network choices, Cable, DSL, and even fiber are available in different parts of Adams. In general, Fiber-Optic is the fastest technology, followed by cable, with DSL coming in last. Cable offers 57.53 percent coverage around Adams, and is popular as a middle-of-the-road selection.
Coverage from Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) and HughesNet, as a rule, will overlap. As a result, the choice between Viasat and HughesNet is a common one in Adams.
To summarize, the Internet market could use improvement in Adams, but the average household still has at least 2 providers to choose from. As it stands, only 700 Adams locals have access to one or fewer options for wired broadband.
Internet Statistics 2021
21.5% of consumers in Adams
700 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Adams, Wisconsin
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | 940 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Marquette-Adams Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| Viasat Internet (formerly Exede) | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | DSL | 1m 11s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Adams, Wisconsin
- Frontier - 85.8% Availability in Adams - Speeds up to 115 Mbps
- Spectrum - 57.5% Availability in Adams - Speeds up to 940 Mbps
- Marquette-Adams Telephone Cooperative - 43.2% Availability in Adams - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- Viasat - 100.0% Availability in Adams - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - 100.0% Availability in Adams - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Adams
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Data Caps in Adams
Data collected by our researchers shows that some of the top providers place some sort of limit on streaming on residential Internet plans. Data caps are controversial since subscribers see caps as a tactic to discourage streaming. Providers maintain they are a reasonable strategy as they struggle to manage network traffic. In either case, the culprit is the same: streaming video, which can consume one to seven Gigabytes/hr.