Michigan Internet Providers

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Michigan internet at a glance

199

Internet providers available in Michigan

$66.89

Average monthly cost of internet in Michigan

124 Mbps

Average download speed in Michigan

Michigan as a whole pays about average prices for below average internet speeds. With 110 internet providers to choose from, it’s worth shopping around for a better deal or a more reliable connection.

Michigan ranks #31 nationally for average internet speeds, and efforts are being made to improve that with 51.38% of the state having access to fiber and 86.79% covered by cable broadband. While major metro areas like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor have strong broadband networks, rural communities remain a focus for fiber expansion.

To help bridge connectivity gaps, an $11 million investment is bringing high-speed internet improvements between Grand Rapids and Lansing. Meanwhile, ISPs like AT&T are making significant investments to expand broadband access statewide, ensuring more Michiganders stay connected.

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Average cost of internet in Michigan

Michigan ranks #28 among the most connected states, with 90.70% of households online. However, 9.30%—or more than 380,000 residents—still lack internet access, affecting work, education, and healthcare in underserved areas.

With $1.56 billion in BEAD funding, Michigan is #4 in the nation for broadband investment, aiming to close connectivity gaps statewide. Rural counties like Lake, Oscoda, and Montmorency are seeing Gigabit expansions from Spectrum, bringing high-speed internet to areas that need it most.

Average cost of internet in Michigan

$66.89/month

National Average: $80.11/month

Median household income in Michigan

$5,111.11/month

National Average: $6,717.50/month

Access to internet in Michigan

80.85% of households

have access to internet in Michigan

19.15% of households

do not have access to internet - that leaves over 783.20K people.

$1.56B BEAD funding

The total allocated BEAD funding in Michigan is $1,559,362,479.29. This calculates out to 154.74 per state resident.

The Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) initiative provides $42B to expand high-speed internet access to underserved areas across the U.S.

BEAD internet funding across states

Internet availability in Michigan

The Michigan Moonshot Initiative, is driving efforts to improve connectivity in rural and low-income areas. New fiber investments in Washtenaw and Livingston counties are expanding access in both suburban and rural communities, helping close the digital divide.

The Washtenaw County Broadband Project, launched in 2022 with $14.6 million in funding, is expanding high-speed internet across the area through partnerships with multiple ISPs, including Comcast and Charter.

In Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, state and local partnerships with ISPs are accelerating infrastructure deployment, bringing high-speed internet to regions with historically limited broadband access.

Internet availability by connection type

DSL availability

71%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

Fiber availability

54%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

Cable availability

76%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps.

5G Home availability

49%

5G home internet is fast, affordable, easy to install, and available in many locations where other options are limited.

Satellite availability

94%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Top 3 Michigan providers

Provider	Max download speed	Price starting at	Availability	Learn More
	1,000Mbps	$30	15%	View Plans
	2,000Mbps	$19.99	68%	View Plans
Northern Broadband	1,000Mbps	Pricing details not available	0%

Offers and availability vary by location and are subject to change. Data verified as of the article's publication date.

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Summary of internet services in Michigan

Ranking #31 in the nation for internet speeds, Michigan boasts strong fiber and cable access in urban centers, but many rural areas still struggle with limited connectivity. To bridge this gap, $1.56 billion in BEAD funding will help expand high-speed internet across underserved communities.

Significant fiber rollouts in Washtenaw, Livingston, and other rural counties will bring faster, more reliable connections to residents. Meanwhile, state-driven efforts like the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office and Michigan Moonshot are at the forefront of initiatives to close the digital divide and improve broadband access statewide.

– Trevor Wheelwright

FAQ's for internet in Michigan

The average internet speed in Michigan is 124 Mbps

The average cost of internet in Michigan is $66.89/month.

Fiber internet is available in 86.66% of Michigan.

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Michigan Internet Providers

Michigan internet at a glance

199

$66.89

124 Mbps

Average cost of internet in Michigan

Average cost of internet in Michigan

$66.89/month

Median household income in Michigan

$5,111.11/month

Access to internet in Michigan

80.85% of households

19.15% of households

$1.56B BEAD funding

Internet availability in Michigan

Internet availability by connection type

Top 3 Michigan providers

How we review internet providers

Summary of internet services in Michigan

FAQ's for internet in Michigan

What is the average internet speed in Michigan?

What is the average cost of internet in Michigan?

What percentage of Michigan has fiber internet available?

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