Internet providers in River Falls, WI
River Falls is a city in Wisconsin with about 16,349 residents and roughly 6,923 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in River Falls, WI
Share of residential locations in River Falls where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 21% | Check availability |
| 5 | Baldwin Telecom | Fiber | 4% | |
| 6 | Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services | Fiber | 3% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in River Falls
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in River Falls, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Baldwin Telecom (4%) and Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (3%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in River Falls?
Fiber is limited in River Falls, reaching about 7% of locations. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 28%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 73% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in River Falls that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
River Falls at a glance
About 92% of households in River Falls have a broadband subscription, 3 points above the Wisconsin average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in River Falls?
Yes, in part. About 7% of residential locations in River Falls can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 28% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in River Falls?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in River Falls, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve River Falls?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in River Falls, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in River Falls?
Fiber providers reporting service in River Falls include Baldwin Telecom (4% of locations) and Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (3% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in River Falls?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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