Compare Addison internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Addison – 106 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Addison – 47 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Addison.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 91.97%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Addison is comparable to the rest of Michigan - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Addison area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Addison residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Addison, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Addison area, and 91.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Addison's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Frontier | 4 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 120 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
Viasat | 22 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Addison.
The largest internet providers in Addison are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Addison.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Addison residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 84% of the area. Addison’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Addison residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Addison covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Addison to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Addison, $54.99.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Addison covering 84% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Addison residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Addison, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Addison, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Addison. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Addison's providers, 67 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Addison covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Addison where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Addison, $54.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Addison, $1.90.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Addison. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Addison's providers, 67 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Addison with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in Addison. The next fastest internet provider in Addison is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Addison with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Addison, $54.99.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.