Best Internet Providers in Green Bay, Wisconsin

What is the best internet provider in Green Bay?

TDS Telecom is the best internet service provider overall for many households in Green Bay. It offers blazing-fast top speeds and affordable introductory pricing. However, TDS service isn’t available everywhere in Green Bay, so Spectrum or AT&T Fiber are also solid picks, depending on what’s available in your area. 

We've also found the top options if you're hunting for the lowest prices or fastest speeds. The cheapest internet in Green Bay is TDS Telecom's 300-megabits-per-second fiber plan starting at $30 monthly. The fastest available internet speed in Green Bay is also from TDS. The fiber ISP offers an 8,000Mbps top speed and has been expanding its network across town.

Best internet in Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Other available internet providers in Green Bay

• AT&T Internet: AT&T’s old-school DSL network covers many more Green Bay homes than its modern fiber network. Consider DSL only if fiber or cable doesn’t work out for you. Speeds max out at 100Mbps but may be much slower depending on location. AT&T Internet has one plan that costs $55 monthly for whatever speed you can get at your address. 
• Bertram Internet: Bertram’s main focus is on providing internet to rural areas through its fixed wireless network. Here’s how fixed wireless compares to other internet connection types. Consider fixed wireless if you’re in a remote area outside of town and can’t get decent cable, fiber or DSL service. Pricing starts at $60 per month, but you’ll need to talk to Bertram to uncover specific plan options for your address. You can choose between a three-year contract or a $185 installation fee. 
• Bug Tussel: Bug Tussel also offers fixed wireless internet connections. Plans range from $40 per month for 5Mbps to $65 for a 500Mbps plan. Bug Tussel specializes in rural areas but has a tower located just south of Green Bay. As with Bertram, consider it an option if you don’t have a faster or more affordable internet connection at home.
• Satellite internet: If cable, fiber, DSL, 5G home internet and fixed wireless internet don’t work out for you, then the next place to look is with satellite internet. Starlink, Viasat and Hughesnet are the competitors. Prices can be high, and speeds may be variable and slow, so save satellite for when all other home internet options are off the table.
• Verizon 5G Home Internet: Verizon doesn’t have extensive 5G Ultra Wideband coverage in Green Bay yet, but you may find a slot open for its home internet service, particularly up closer to the bay. While Verizon delivers gig downloads in some parts of the country, you’ll max out at 300Mbps in Green Bay. There are two plans to choose from. The 100Mbps 5G Home plan is $50 per month, while the 300Mbps 5G Home Plus plan is $70 per month. Bundle with an eligible phone plan to lower your monthly home internet price to $35 or $45. 

Cheap internet options in Green Bay

It’s tough to beat TDS Telecom’s introductory deal of $30 per month for 300Mbps fiber service. That pricing is good for two years. You can skip the optional $12-per-month equipment fee if you provide your own router. If TDS doesn’t reach your home, check into Spectrum’s cable plans starting at $40 per month for 300Mbps. Those are good deals, considering that many cities start at $50 monthly for entry-level internet plans.

What's the cheapest internet plan in Green Bay?

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How to find internet deals and promotions in Green Bay

The best internet deals and top promotions in Green Bay depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers. 

Green Bay internet providers, such as Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet or TDS, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others, however, including AT&T Fiber, tend to run the same standard pricing year-round. 

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals. 

How fast is Green Bay broadband?

Green Bay put in a good showing in a recent Ookla speed test report. The home of the Packers logged 306Mbps as a median fixed internet download speed. Compare that with nearly 250Mbps overall for Wisconsin. AT&T Fiber led the ISP pack in delivering the fastest expected speeds for Green Bay. The wide availability of gig speeds from Spectrum, TDS and AT&T Fiber across the city means Green Bay residents have strong options for fast residential internet.

Fastest internet plans in Green Bay

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What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines -- and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

• 0 to 5Mbps allows you to tackle the basics -- browsing the internet, sending and receiving email, streaming low-quality video.
• 5 to 40Mbps gives you higher-quality video streaming and videoconferencing.
• 40 to 100Mbps should give one user sufficient bandwidth to satisfy the demands of modern telecommuting, video streaming and online gaming. 
• 100 to 500Mbps allows one to two users to simultaneously engage in high-bandwidth activities like videoconferencing, streaming and online gaming. 
• 500 to 1,000Mbps allows three or more users to engage in high-bandwidth activities at the same time.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Green Bay

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it's impractical to personally test every internet service provider in a given city. So what's our approach? For starters, we tap into a proprietary pricing, availability and speed database that draws from our own historical ISP data, partner data and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov. 

But it doesn’t end there. We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP's service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication. 

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions: 

• Does the provider offer access to reasonably fast internet speeds? 
• Do customers get decent value for what they're paying? 
• Are customers happy with their service? 

While the answers to those questions are often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, though we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and consider real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports.

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

What’s the final word on internet providers in Green Bay?

Fiber is desirable. TDS and AT&T Fiber cover some ground in Green Bay and offer symmetrical speeds, so your uploads will soar as fast as your downloads. However, fiber doesn’t reach every nook and cranny of Green Bay, so Spectrum is a solid choice for fast downloads through the ISP’s cable network. With those three ISPs on the scene, you’re less likely to consider wireless options, but T-Mobile Home Internet can work well as an alternative if you can get a strong and consistent signal at your home.

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