Frontier Fiber Plans Available in Madison

Frontier Fiber provides Madison, WI households with three clearly defined internet tiers. Each plan features symmetrical upload and download speeds, which means the data flowing from your home moves just as fast as the data coming in. This is a critical advantage for video conferencing, cloud backups, live streaming, and any upload-intensive activity. There are no data caps on any plan, no annual contract commitments, and every subscription includes a free Wi-Fi router.

Plan	Download Speed	Upload Speed	Monthly Price	Data Cap	Contract
Fiber 500	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	$49.99/mo	None	None
Fiber 1 Gig	1,000 Mbps	1,000 Mbps	$74.99/mo	None	None
Fiber 2 Gig	2,000 Mbps	2,000 Mbps	$149.99/mo	None	None

The Fiber 500 plan handles the needs of most Madison households effortlessly — multiple 4K streams, Zoom meetings, and online gaming can all run simultaneously without congestion. The 1 Gig plan is designed for larger households or those with home offices requiring consistent heavy bandwidth, while the 2 Gig plan serves power users and households with dozens of smart devices and multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth activities.

Madison is a tech-savvy city with a large population of university students, researchers, and remote workers affiliated with UW-Madison and the surrounding innovation ecosystem. Frontier Fiber's symmetrical upload speeds are particularly valuable for this demographic, supporting seamless video calls, large dataset uploads, and collaborative cloud-based work environments.

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Frontier Fiber Coverage in Madison

Madison, Wisconsin's state capital and second-largest city with approximately 280,305 residents, sits at the heart of Dane County and is well positioned within Frontier's fiber expansion footprint. Frontier has been building out fiber-optic infrastructure across the Madison metropolitan area, targeting both established neighborhoods and newer residential developments on the city's east and west sides.

Frontier Fiber coverage in Madison uses fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology, running a dedicated fiber-optic strand directly to each connected residence. This architecture eliminates the shared bandwidth bottlenecks common with cable networks, ensuring that your speeds remain consistent regardless of how many of your neighbors are online at the same time. During peak evening hours when cable networks often slow down noticeably, fiber connections maintain their full rated speeds.

Coverage availability varies by neighborhood. Areas closer to Madison's urban core and along major infrastructure corridors tend to have the highest fiber availability, while some outlying areas and older neighborhoods may still be in the buildout queue. Frontier continues to invest in expanding its Wisconsin fiber footprint, so areas not yet covered may gain access in the near future.

To confirm whether Frontier Fiber has reached your specific Madison address, call 1-855-981-6281. For statewide coverage information, see our Wisconsin internet providers guide.

How Frontier Fiber Compares to Other Madison Providers

Madison has a competitive broadband landscape with several established providers. Here is how Frontier Fiber measures up against the most common alternatives: Spectrum, AT&T, and TDS Telecom.

Frontier Fiber vs. Spectrum

Spectrum is one of the most widely available internet providers in Madison, offering cable internet with download speeds from 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps. However, Spectrum's cable technology delivers significantly slower upload speeds — typically 10 to 35 Mbps depending on the plan — compared to Frontier Fiber's symmetrical uploads. Spectrum also raised its base pricing in recent years, with the standard 300 Mbps plan running around $49.99 per month after promotional pricing expires. While Spectrum does not enforce data caps (a rarity among cable providers), its upload speeds and overall performance during peak hours lag well behind what Frontier Fiber delivers. For Madison households that prioritize upload performance, Frontier Fiber is the clear winner. Read the full Frontier Fiber vs. Spectrum comparison.

Frontier Fiber vs. AT&T

AT&T offers both fiber and DSL service in parts of Madison. Where AT&T Fiber is available, it provides a comparable fiber-to-the-home experience with symmetrical speeds and no data caps. However, AT&T Fiber availability in Madison is limited to certain neighborhoods, and many addresses can only access AT&T's slower DSL service. Pricing between AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber is competitive, though AT&T's promotional pricing structure often includes price increases after the first year. If both AT&T Fiber and Frontier Fiber are available at your Madison address, compare the specific plan pricing and promotional terms carefully. See our Frontier Fiber vs. AT&T comparison for a detailed breakdown.

Frontier Fiber vs. TDS Telecom

TDS Telecom is a regional provider with a meaningful presence in the Madison area, offering both fiber and DSL services. TDS has been building its own fiber network across parts of Dane County, and where TDS fiber is available, speeds and pricing are broadly similar to Frontier. TDS's advantage in Madison is its established customer base and local support infrastructure. However, Frontier Fiber's plan simplicity — three clear tiers with no promotional pricing tricks — makes it easier for customers to know exactly what they are paying month to month. In areas where both fiber services overlap, the decision often comes down to specific neighborhood availability and personal preference.

Frontier Fiber Installation in Madison

Getting Frontier Fiber installed at your Madison home requires a professional technician visit, typically scheduled within one to two weeks of placing your order. The installation process takes approximately two to four hours and involves several steps.

First, the technician will identify the optimal path to run fiber from the nearest distribution point to your home. In many Madison neighborhoods, fiber infrastructure is already deployed to the curb or utility pole, so the technician simply needs to connect the final drop to your residence. The technician will mount an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) on an exterior wall — commonly near your garage or utility entrance — and then run an Ethernet cable inside to connect your included Wi-Fi router.

Madison homes built in recent years, particularly in developments on the far west side near Middleton or the growing east side near Sun Prairie, may already have fiber conduit pre-installed, which streamlines the process considerably. For older Madison homes near the Isthmus, Capitol Square, or Tenney-Lapham neighborhoods, installation may take slightly longer as the technician works with existing infrastructure.

Standard installation is typically free for new Frontier Fiber subscribers. To schedule your Madison installation, call 1-855-981-6281 and the team will coordinate a time that works with your schedule.

Is Frontier Fiber Worth It in Madison?

Madison is a city that demands reliable, high-performance internet. With one of the highest concentrations of remote workers and tech professionals in the Midwest, driven in large part by UW-Madison and the Exact Sciences, Epic Systems, and broader Dane County tech corridor, fast symmetrical internet is not a luxury but a necessity for many residents.

Frontier Fiber meets this demand head-on. The Fiber 500 plan at $49.99 per month delivers more speed than most Madison households need at a competitive price point. The symmetrical upload speeds set Frontier apart from Spectrum and make a tangible difference for anyone who works from home, participates in video calls, backs up data to the cloud, or creates content. The absence of data caps removes the anxiety of rationing bandwidth, and the no-contract structure means you are never locked in if your circumstances change.

For Madison households currently on Spectrum or a slower TDS DSL plan, switching to Frontier Fiber will likely deliver a noticeable improvement in everyday internet performance — faster page loads, smoother streaming, and dramatically better upload speeds. The 1 Gig plan at $74.99 represents the best value for multi-person households, while the Fiber 500 plan is the smart pick for individuals and smaller families.

If Frontier Fiber is available at your Madison address, it should be at the top of your list when shopping for internet service.

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Learn more about Frontier Fiber's complete plan details on our Frontier Fiber plans page, or visit the main Frontier Fiber provider page for nationwide information.