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Internet Providers in Detroit, MI

Over 10,522 people in Detroit found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

89.92% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Fibermaxx Offer: Lock in Fiber 1 Gig for $39.95/mo

#2

Earthlink 5G Home Internet

86.1% availability
Earthlink 5G Home Internet logo

Connection Types:

Fixed Wireless / Mobile
Speed up to:

425 Mbps

User Review:

(2977)

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No credit checks - No contracts

#3

Xfinity

88.19% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

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Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#4

AT&T

89.92% availability

Connection Types:

DSL / Television
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

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AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#5

Viasat

11.21% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#6

WOW!

0.01% availability

Connection Types:

Fiber / Cable / DSL / Television
Speed up to:

50 Mbps

User Review:

(2721)

WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, serving residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and the Southeast.

#7

HughesNet

2.18% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Detroit, MI

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Detroit

EarthLink Fiber's fiber can give you the best combination of price and performance in Detroit, it it is available at your address. Fiber internet is the top choice for consistency and speed, making it ideal for remote work and for households with many users and devices. Plans start at 100 Mbps, with pricing ranging between $39.95 and $99/mo.

Xfinity cable internet is the next-best option in Detroit for fast downloads and broad availability, if fiber is not available. Speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps, and pricing often starts around $40/mo.

Earthlink 5G Home Internet 5G home internet can be an easy setup with predictable pricing, and is worth considering in Detroit. Plans start around $39.95/mo, with typical speeds around 1 Mbps-450 Mbps depending on your location and signal.

What is the fastest internet provider in Detroit?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Detroit, MI, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 89.92% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps89.92%
XfinityCable / Television / Phone1 Gbps1 Gbps88.19%
AT&TDSL / Television1 Gbps1 Gbps89.92%
Earthlink 5G Home InternetFixed Wireless / Mobile425 Mbps15 Mbps86.10%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps11.21%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps2.18%
WOW!Fiber / Cable / DSL / Television50 Mbps5 Mbps0.01%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Detroit?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Detroit starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Earthlink 5G Home Internet offers the next lowest price at $39.95/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Xfinity$50.00+Up to 1 GbpsNoUnlimited
AT&T$55.00Up to 1 GbpsNo1 TB
Earthlink 5G Home Internet$39.95Up to 425 MbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB
WOW!$40.00Up to 50 MbpsNoUnlimited

What type of internet connection is best in Detroit?

Detroit has 3 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

78.83%

Most widely available wired option. Xfinity covers 88.19%, WOW! covers 0.01%. Up to 1 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

90.71%

AT&T, max 1 Gbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Detroit residents.

Detroit, MI - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Detroit, MI has a total of 15 internet providers including  3 Cable providers, 8 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Detroit, MI by Coverage Area

All 15 internet providers serving Detroit by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 8 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Rocket Fiber1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber98.22%
2.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber89.92%
3.AT&T1 Gbps1 GbpsDSL / Television89.92%
4.Cyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless89.92%
5.Xfinity1 Gbps1 GbpsCable / Television / Phone88.19%
6.Earthlink 5G Home Internet425 Mbps15 MbpsFixed Wireless / Mobile86.10%
7.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone11.21%
8.Clear Rate Communications40 Mbps1 MbpsDSL2.48%
9.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone2.18%
10.Global Capacity6 Mbps~DSL0.82%
11.WOW!50 Mbps5 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Television0.01%
12.Birch Communications1 Mbps~Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless~
13.Eaglenet100 Mbps100 MbpsFiber / DSL~
14.T-Mobile~~Fixed Wireless / Mobile~
15.Level 3 Communications~~Fiber / DSL~

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Detroit?

Yes. Detroit residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Xfinity Internet Essentials

$14.95/month for up to 75 Mbps for qualifying households. Xfinity Internet Essentials includes xFi Gateway (modem + Wi-Fi) and discounted PCs.

Provider Program

AT&T Access

$30/month for up to 100 Mbps for qualifying households. Access from AT&T includes Wi-Fi & installation; no equipment fees or annual contract.

Frequently Asked Questions about Detroit

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Detroit, MI, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 15 internet providers in Detroit, MI. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Detroit, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Detroit. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Detroit residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Xfinity Internet Essentials offers up to 75 Mbps for $14.95/month. AT&T Access starts at $30/month for up to 100 Mbps. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Detroit, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

Yes, 5G home internet is available in Detroit. 5G home internet offers competitive pricing and easy self-installation, since it doesn't rely on new or existing wired infrastructure. Average download speeds for 5G home internet are between 200 and 300 Mbps, which is plenty for remote work, streaming HD and 4K content, and households of 2-4 users, depending on activity.

The average download speed in Detroit is 121 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Detroit, MI.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, Xfinity, Earthlink 5G Home Internet, and Viasat offer internet in Detroit, MI.

  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • AT&T: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $55.00/mo.
  • Xfinity: Offers speeds up to 1 Gbps starting at $50.00+/mo.
  • Earthlink 5G Home Internet: Offers speeds up to 425 Mbps starting at $39.95/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.

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Free wireless internet access points in Detroit

Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-1300
Detroit Public Library - Bowen
3648 West Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 481-1540
Detroit Public Library - Campbell
8733 W. Vernor
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 481-1550
Detroit Public Library - Chandler Park
12800 Harper Avenue
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 481-1560
Detroit Public Library - Chaney
16101 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 481-1570
Detroit Public Library - Chase
17731 West Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 481-1580
Detroit Public Library - Conely
4600 Martin Street
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 481-1590
Detroit Public Library - Douglass Branch For Specialized Services
3666 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 481-1700
Detroit Public Library - Duffield
2507 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 481-1710
Detroit Public Library - Edison
18400 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48228
Detroit Public Library - Elmwood Park
550 Chene Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 481-1732
Detroit Public Library - Franklin
13651 East Mcnichols Road
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 481-1740
Detroit Public Library - Hubbard
12929 West Mcnichols Road
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 481-1750
Detroit Public Library - Jefferson
12350 East Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 481-1760
Detroit Public Library - Mark Twain Annex
4741 Iroquis Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 481-1790
Detroit Public Library - Montieth
14100 Kercheval Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 481-1800
Detroit Public Library - Municipal Reference Library
5201 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 833-1440
Detroit Public Library - National Automotive History Collection
121 Gratiot
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 481-1862
Detroit Public Library - Parkman
1766 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 481-1810
Detroit Public Library - Redford
21200 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 481-1820
Detroit Public Library - Sherwood Forest
7117 West Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 481-1840
Detroit Public Library - Skillman
121 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 481-1850
Detroit Public Library - Wilder
7140 East Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 481-1870

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