Where does broadband data come from?

Broadband availability data comes from the FCC's Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which requires internet service providers to report where they offer service, at what speeds, and using which technologies. Data is updated semi-annually.

What speeds are considered broadband?

The FCC defines broadband as a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload, though this standard is being updated. For practical use, streaming video requires about 5-25 Mbps, remote work video calls need 10-25 Mbps, and households with multiple users or devices should target 100+ Mbps.

Why might my actual internet speed differ from what is shown?

Reported speeds are the maximum that providers offer in an area, not guaranteed speeds. Actual performance depends on your plan tier, network congestion, equipment quality, distance from infrastructure, and the number of connected devices. Use speed test tools to measure your actual connection.

Internet Providers in Madison, WI — ISPs, Speeds & Coverage Map

Broadband Summary

FCC BDC

Internet Providers

Max Download Speed

10 Gbps

Fiber Available

Yes

ISP Availabilityi

Provider▲▼	Technology▲▼	Download▼	Upload▲▼
WIN LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
US Signal Company	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Hoyos Consulting LLC	Fixed Wireless	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
Hoyos Consulting LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	10 Gbps	10 Gbps
TDS Telecom	Fiber (FTTP)	8.0 Gbps	8.0 Gbps
AT&T	Fiber (FTTP)	5.0 Gbps	5.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
ResTech Services	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Spectrum	Cable	1.0 Gbps	35 Mbps
Everstream	Fiber (FTTP)	1.0 Gbps	1.0 Gbps
Verizon	Licensed Fixed Wireless	1.0 Gbps	75 Mbps
Xfinity	Fiber (FTTP)	500 Mbps	500 Mbps
Starlink	Code 61	280 Mbps	30 Mbps
Bertram Communications	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Four Lakes Broadband	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
LiteWire	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	25 Mbps
UpNetWI	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	30 Mbps
TDS Telecom	DSL	100 Mbps	15 Mbps
Viasat Inc	Satellite	100 Mbps	4 Mbps
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	5 Mbps
US Signal Company	DSL	100 Mbps	100 Mbps
UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
AT&T	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	6 Mbps
T-Mobile	Licensed Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	20 Mbps
Frontier	DSL	90 Mbps	5 Mbps
Viasat Carrier Services Inc	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
NetFortris	Fiber (FTTP)	25 Mbps	3 Mbps
Peerless Network	Other	—	—
Xclutel Communications, LLC	Fiber (FTTP)	—	—

Speed Tiersi

25 Mbps+

Basic broadband

100 Mbps+

Fast broadband

300 Mbps+

High-speed

1 Gbps+

Gigabit

Technology Mixi

Fiber (FTTP): 11Fixed Wireless: 5Licensed Fixed Wireless: 4DSL: 4Satellite: 3Cable: 1Code 61: 1Other: 1

FCC Broadband Data Collection (unknown)