Compare Alma internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Alma – 101 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Alma – 25 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alma.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Casair.net | - | - | Fiber-optic | 76% |
Winn Telephone | - | - | Fiber-optic | 39% |
Winn Telephone | - | - | DSL | 28% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
CMS Internet | $59.95 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Casair.net | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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.
**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. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 97.06%
3 providers - 74.01%
4+ providers - 39.44%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Alma 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 Alma area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Alma residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Alma.
There are seven internet providers serving the Alma area, and 97.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Alma's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Spectrum | 157 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Alma.
The largest internet providers in Alma are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Alma.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Alma residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Alma’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Alma 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 Alma covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Alma 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Alma, $59.99.
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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.
**GIG: 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. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Alma covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Alma residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Alma, $59.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alma, $0.70.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Alma. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Alma's providers, 44 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.
**GIG: 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. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Alma covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Alma 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Alma, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Alma, $0.70.
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 Alma. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Alma's providers, 44 Mbps.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Alma with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Alma. The next fastest internet provider in Alma is CMS Internet , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Alma with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Alma, $59.99.
Casair.net is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Alma, covering 76% of the city. Winn Telephone also offers fiber internet in Alma and is available to 39% of households.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
*GIG: 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. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem