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Best Network Cabling And Installation Companies in Portage, WI (2026)

20 network cabling and installation companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Portage: Network Engineering Technologies, IFR Score 57/100; 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Badger Electric, Inc., 316 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

20 Portage network cabling and installation companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 20 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Network cabling and installation companies in Madison ranking. See Network cabling and installation companies in Madison

Top 10 network cabling and installation companies in Portage at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 network cabling and installation companies in Portage at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Network Engineering Technologies574.5★ (13)Middleton, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Badger Electric, Inc.554.7★ (316)Madison, 34 mi awayEveningsMost reviews
3Remachines544.9★ (237)Madison, 30 mi away——
4Simple Network Consulting533.9★ (20)Madison, 29 mi away——
5GenComm514.2★ (13)Madison, 37 mi away——
6Kiedinger Inc.495.0★ (3)Middleton, 31 mi away——
7The Madison Geeks Group494.6★ (106)Madison, 34 mi away——
8Aptus LLC494.9★ (36)Sun Prairie, 26 mi away——
9Technology Handyman485.0★ (25)Fitchburg, 35 mi awaySat—
10CTRL+shift474.8★ (19)Madison, 31 mi awaySat—

The 20 best network cabling and installation companies in Portage, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Remachines

    Based in Madison, 30 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    464 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704
    View profile for Remachines(608) 205-8668

  5. #5 GenComm

    Based in Madison, 37 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2880 Commerce Park Dr, Madison, WI 53719
    View profile for GenComm(608) 271-4848

  6. #6 Kiedinger Inc.

    Based in Middleton, 31 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8479 Murphy Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
    View profile for Kiedinger Inc.(608) 831-8535

  8. #8 Aptus LLC

    Based in Sun Prairie, 26 mi away

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2043 Steven St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
    View profile for Aptus LLC(608) 291-4501

  10. #10 CTRL+shift

    Based in Madison, 31 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2317 Upham St, Madison, WI 53704
    View profile for CTRL+shift(608) 616-0216

  17. #17 Core BTS, Inc.

    Based in Madison, 35 mi away

    43/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business to business service”.

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3001 W Beltline Hwy Ste 400, Madison, WI 53713
    View profile for Core BTS, Inc.(855) 267-3287

How we ranked Portage network cabling and installation companies

We scored 20 Portage network cabling and installation companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portage data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a network cabling company

  1. Ask which licence, permits and inspections your job needs locally, and who arranges them.
  2. Ask for a site survey and a written quote that lists cable type, number of runs and testing.
  3. Make sure each run is tested and certified, and that you receive the results.
  4. Check whether the firm also installs and configures switches and Wi-Fi, or only the cabling.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a network cabling company

  • Which licence do you hold for low-voltage work here, and will you pull the permit?
  • Which cable category and brand do you install, and is there a manufacturer warranty?
  • Will every run be tested and labelled, and will we receive the test results?
  • Who handles the network equipment and Wi-Fi after the cabling is in?
  • How do you handle work in occupied offices or after hours?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Network cabling and installation companies in Portage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best network cabling company in Portage?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked network cabling company in Portage, WI is Network Engineering Technologies with an IFR Score of 57/100. It has 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Badger Electric, Inc. (#2) and Remachines (#3) follow. We ranked 20 network cabling and installation companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many network cabling and installation companies are there in Portage?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 20 network cabling and installation companies serving Portage, WI. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which network cabling and installation companies in Portage work on weekends?

5 of 20 ranked network cabling and installation companies post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Network Engineering Technologies (#1), Technology Handyman (#9) and CTRL+shift (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Portage network cabling and installation companies have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated network cabling and installation companies in Portage is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Badger Electric, Inc. has the most, 316 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank network cabling and installation companies?

Each network cabling company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do network cabling and installation companies outside Portage count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portage city center, our service radius for network cabling and installation companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can network cabling and installation companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a network cabling company do?

Network cabling companies design and install structured cabling (Cat6, fibre), racks, Wi-Fi access points and network equipment in offices, warehouses and new buildings.

How are network cabling and installation companies in Portage ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does network cabling and installation, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Does network cabling need a licence?

It depends on where you are. Some states and provinces license low-voltage or limited-energy work (California’s C-7 low voltage classification and Washington’s limited energy specialty are examples) and many cities require permits. Ask the firm which licence and permits apply to your job.

What should we get when the cabling is finished?

Labelled cables and patch panels, test results for every run and a floor plan showing where each run goes. Those records make later changes and fault-finding much faster.

Update log for Portage

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 20 network cabling and installation companies serving Portage.

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