Internet providers in Detroit, MI

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What is the best internet provider in Detroit?

AT&T - Great value
Spectrum - No data caps
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
WOW! - Award-winning customer service
HughesNet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
Xtream Powered by Mediacom - Good for multiple users
TOAST.net - Unlimited data
Iserv - Business focused

AT&T, Xfinity, and EarthLink all have great coverage and fast speeds available to most of metro Detroit. These three ISPs also have widely available gigabit speeds for large households and internet speed demons.

Each of these providers—along with every other ISP operating in the city—has its own pros and cons.

For one, AT&T has great starting prices and bundles, but its fiber network is only available to a little more than half of Detroit households. Xfinity is a little more expensive, but its fast cable internet speeds can be found pretty much everywhere.

What is the fastest internet provider in Detroit?

The fastest major internet service provider (ISP) in Detroit is AT&T, with fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. While that’s probably more speed than you need, AT&T has a variety of high-speed fiber plans that come with all the benefits of fiber-optic internet.

Xfinity is the fastest cable ISP in Detroit, with its Gigabit plan offering speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. Like AT&T, Xfinity offers a good variety of speed tiers to choose from. Xfinity came in at second in our fastest internet providers in 2022 analysis, higher than any other cable ISP.

Rocket fiber is technically the fastest ISP in the Detroit area, with internet speeds up to an incredible 10,000 Mbps—but Rocket Fibers’ availability isn’t as good as the ISPs mentioned above.

Provider	Max speeds (download/upload)	Internet type	View plans
AT&T	5,000 Mbps/5,000 Mbps*	Fiber, DSL	View Plans
Xfinity	1,200/35 Mbps	Cable	View Plans
Spectrum	Up to 1,000/35 Mbps	Cable	View Plans
Earthlink	Up to 5000 Mbps/5000 Mbps	Fiber, DSL	View Plans

*Wireless speeds may vary.

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What is the cheapest internet provider in Detroit?

Wow! is the cheapest internet provider in Detroit, offering 100 Mbps for just $19.99 per month—a great value. Xfinity has affordable internet plans starting at $30 per month, but at 75 Mbps, is not as good of a bargain as Wow!’s starter plan.

Spectrum has the most expensive starter plan, at $50 per month, but you get speeds to match with 300 Mbps—that’s more speed per dollar than Wow! or Xfinity’s budget plans.

The satellite internet provider, Viasat, has affordable plans starting at $30 per month, but Satellite internet is the slowest type of internet—still, this might be a good option for those with minimal internet needs.

Provider	Price	Speed	View plans
Wow!	$30.00/mo.*	Up to 100 Mbps	View Plans
Xfinity	$30.00/mo.**	200Mbps	View Plans
Viasat	$59.99/mo.***	25Mbps	View Plans
Spectrum	$49.99/mo.*****	300Mbps	View Plans

*With enrollment in AutoPay & paperless billing. Equipment & speed availability vary by area. $10 off for 12 months on regular rate of $39.99.

**For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount.

***Prices and availability vary by location. Installation fees, monthly equipment lease fees, and taxes may apply. After 100 GB of High-Speed Data usage, you still have unlimited access to Standard Data, which may result in slower speed.

****Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.

Internet Deals and Promotions in Detroit, MI

Provider	Available Deal	View on Provider’s Site
	Order a fiber internet plan to get a reward card worth $100 or $150. You get the $100 card with the 300 Mbps and 500 plans and the $150 card with the gigabit plan or faster. You can also get up to $300 gift card with the promo code HOLIDAY150. Order a fiber plan of 300Mbps or higher online and get up to a $150 reward card.	Get the Deal
	Get a free Unlimited Mobile line for 12 months when you sign up for an internet plan with speeds of 300Mbps or faster. Get a free mobile line with unlimited talk, text and data and free Advanced WiFi for enhanced network security when you sign up for Spectrum One Stream and get 300Mbps Spectrum Internet®. You can also get a free Xumo Stream Box when you add Spectrum TV®.	Get the Deal
	EarthLink's fiber plans include unlimited data without an extra fee.	Get the Deal
	Add Xfinity mobile and get $25 a month off internet faster than a gig. Also, get unlimited data and Wi-Fi equipment for 24 months.	Get the Deal
	Get installation for free when you order the 360 Internet or Smart Internet package with your internet plan.	Get the Deal
	Receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate when you order one of Hughesnet's new unlimited data plans. Terms apply and offer expires 1/31/24.	Get the Deal
	Get free installation when you sign up for a qualifying home internet plan.	Get the Deal

What are the fiber internet providers in Detroit?

AT&T is the major fiber internet provider in the Detroit area, and with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, it’s also one of the fastest. But the fastest ISP in Detroit is Rocket Fiber, with internet speeds up to 10,000, but AT&T has better availability in Detroit.

Earthlink is another great provider in the Detroit area. Earthlink’s plans also reach speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, more than enough speed for the majority of households.

The smaller fiber ISPs Toast.net and Synergy internet are also available in the Detroit area.

Fiber internet providers in Detroit

AT&T—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Rocket Fiber—Fiber speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink—Fiber speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
TOAST.net—Fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Synergy Internet—Fiber speeds up to 1,000 Mbps

Summary of Detroit internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
WOW!	Cable	1244 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for WOW!
HughesNet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Xtream Powered by Mediacom	Cable	100 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xtream Powered by Mediacom
T-Mobile Home Internet.	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet.
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
TOAST.net	DSL & Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for TOAST.net
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Rocket Fiber	Fiber	10000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rocket Fiber
Iserv	DSL	6 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Iserv

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Highest-rated internet providers in Detroit

T-Mobile is the highest-rated provider in Detroit, according to our annual customer satisfaction survey. T-Mobile’s 5G home internet earned high scores across the board, but customers were particularly happy with the service’s pricing and customer service. T-Mobile’s internet service is extremely easy to set up, use, and maintain; its plan pricing is also very competitive and straightforward, including everything for a flat $50 per month.

If you’re leaning towards cable internet, we’ve got good news: one of Detriot’s primary cable internet providers, Xfinity received the highest internet speed ratings among national ISPs in the survey for the second year in a row. Xfinity also received great ratings for overall customer satisfaction.

Fastest internet service providers in Detroit

Rocket Fiber offers internet at speeds up to 10000 Mbps

AT&T offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

EarthLink offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Many internet providers in Detroit offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps or gigabit), and you may even find providers offering even more than a gig. Of course, not everyone has access to those ridiculously fast speeds (or wants to pay for them). But chances are good that you’ll find fast speeds in your area.

Download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps are available to 100% of Detroit zip codes. Gigabit internet speeds are great for large families, exceptionally heavy internet users, or people who just want to get the fastest speed and never think about it again. Fiber gigabit internet, like that provided by AT&T and EarthLink, is especially great for anyone looking for lightning fast upload speeds as well as fast download speeds.

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AT&T vs. Xfinity

Both AT&T and Xfinity are widely available around Detroit, but Xfinity has faster speeds and AT&T’s fiber plans can be a better deal.

AT&T vs. Spectrum

Spectrum’s wider availability makes it a great option for internet speed demons everywhere, but AT&T’s fiber plans are a great value if they’re available in your area.

Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Both of these ISPs offer fast cable internet connections, but each has an edge. Spectrum’s unlimited data is perfect for heavy-usage households, and Xfinity’s max speeds go above and beyond.

AT&T

AT&T offers both fiber and DSL internet coverage in Detroit. The provider’s fiber service is much faster than its DSL plans in the area (up to 5,000 Mbps for fiber compared to 100 Mbps for DSL), so it’s good that AT&T’s fiber network covers more than half the city.

Xfinity

Xfinity, like AT&T, is available throughout Detroit and beyond. This cable provider covers a large part of southeast Michigan extending from Detroit out to Ann Arbor and up to Flint. There are a few gaps in coverage around the Detroit Metro Airport, Wyandotte, and Farmington. But for the most part, you can find fast Xfinity Internet and speeds up to 1,200 Mbps anywhere around metro Detroit.

Spectrum

Though Spectrum provides its speedy cable internet services to a large part of Michigan, its presence in Detroit is still pretty minimal. You can find Spectrum Internet in Warrendale and around Detroit Metro Airport.

Other providers

Several smaller ISPs operate throughout metro Detroit as well, including fiber providers like WOW!, EarthLink, and Rocket Fiber. And according to data from the FCC’s Fixed Broadband Deployment Map, almost all of metro Detroit has three or more options for internet plans with speeds of at least 25 Mbps.

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