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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Michigan
The top ISPs in Michigan are Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T, Metronet, and T-Mobile. For cable internet, Xfinity and Spectrum cover most of the state, with Spectrum in the north and Xfinity having more coverage in the Detroit area. Michiganders can get fiber internet through AT&T or CenturyLink; use our zip search to see if you can get either where you live.
Finally, T-Mobile is the most widespread ISP in Michigan, bringing its fixed-wireless internet to most of the state.
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Michigan.
That ranks Michigan 19th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
19th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$66.89 average price per payment for internet, per household
88.8% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
9,995,212 people
2.39 average people per household
$61,871 average income per household
44 average age per household
54% of population employed
2% higher than national average
Ranked 27th nationally
5% higher than national average
Ranked 18th nationally
20% higher than national average
Ranked 18th nationally
4% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Michigan
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtream Powered by Mediacom | 208.62 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 88.27% | View Plans for Xtream Powered by Mediacom |
| MiSignal | 186.03 Mbps | 168.12 Mbps | 60% | View Plans for MiSignal |
| RTC | 181.45 Mbps | 174.41 Mbps | 73.7% | View Plans for RTC |
| XFINITY | 174.84 Mbps | 20.03 Mbps | 95.8% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities | 170.6 Mbps | 176.08 Mbps | 83.6% | View Plans for Coldwater Board of Public Utilities |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 207.55 Mbps | 92.85% | 90.84% | See all providers |
| Cable | 939.06 Mbps | 96.82% | 83.95% | See all providers |
| DSL | 77.26 Mbps | 95.88% | 71.43% | See all providers |
| Fiber | 2278.74 Mbps | 77.88% | 77.57% | See all providers |
| Fixed Wireless | 47.71 Mbps | 57.91% | 75.87% | See all providers |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 9.78% | 99% | See all providers |
| Satellite | 94.51 Mbps | 97.92% | 99.7% | See all providers |
Best cities for internet in Michigan
Cities in Michigan with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods | 186.19 Mbps | 26.56 Mbps | 76% | XFINITY |
| Grosse Pointe | 185.31 Mbps | 74.67 Mbps | 85% | AT&T |
| Rockwood | 182.16 Mbps | 38.94 Mbps | 78% | AT&T |
| Waterford | 177.34 Mbps | 57.7 Mbps | 90% | Blue Stream Fiber |
| Birmingham | 174.04 Mbps | 56 Mbps | 97% | XFINITY |
| Eastpointe | 173.87 Mbps | 89.37 Mbps | 87% | XFINITY |
| Wyoming | 171.31 Mbps | 81 Mbps | 84% | XFINITY |
| Romulus | 170.17 Mbps | 18.37 Mbps | 96% | XFINITY |
Harper Woods is the best city in Michigan for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Grosse Pointe and Rockwood also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Michigan
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 713,742 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Grand Rapids | 370,883 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Lansing | 165,299 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Flint | 154,694 | 97% | 41% | 97% |
| Kalamazoo | 164,580 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Saginaw | 129,592 | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| Wyoming | 71,925 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Ann Arbor | 167,464 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Detroit is the most internet-connected city in Michigan. Detroit makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Detroit's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Grand Rapids and Lansing also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Michigan
Detroit
Population: 713,742
Median income: $33,908
95.06 Mbps
avg. download speed
31.35 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Grand Rapids
Population: 370,883
Median income: $57,413
152.13 Mbps
avg. download speed
52.36 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Ann Arbor
Population: 167,464
Median income: $73,184
138.58 Mbps
avg. download speed
37.08 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.
Michigan FAQs
Which is the best internet provider in Michigan?
Michiganders have some great ISP choices, but we think T-Mobile is a great pick for most households. It’s cheap, fast, and really easy to set up and use. And since T-Mobile’s coverage spans nearly the entire state, there’s a really good chance you can get it where you live.
Which is the fastest internet provider in Michigan?
AT&T’s fiber internet is the fastest major ISP in Michigan, with speeds up to 5,000Mbps.
What is the cheapest ISP in Michigan?
Spectrum’s cable internet is the cheapest in Michigan; its plans start at just $19.99 per month.