Compare 48003 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Almont – 78 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Almont – 9 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Almont.
Internet providers in 48003
Find internet providers serving the 48003 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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48003 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 94% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 77% |
Air Advantage  | $55.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 57% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Air Advantage | $55.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cheryy Capital Connection | $88.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 69% |
*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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Broadband availability
4433
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.13%
2 providers - 80.06%
3 providers - 52.76%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48003 ZIP code 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 48003 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 4.570% of those living in the 48003 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 48003 area, and 80.06% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 48003, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Almont
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 121 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 14 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Air Advantage | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Almont.
Top high-speed internet providers in 48003
The largest internet providers serving the 48003 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Air Advantage bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 48003 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 77% of the area. Almont’s third most-available internet provider, Air Advantage, offers fiber-optic to around 57% of residents in the 48003 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 the 48003 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Almont, $58.99.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 most households in the 48003 ZIP code, covering 77% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48003 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 Almont, $58.99.
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 Almont, $0.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 48003 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 77% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Almont's providers, 272 Mbps.
Air Advantage fiber-optic internet
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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
Fiber-optic from Air Advantage offers broadband to about half of households in the 48003 ZIP code, covering 57% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Air Advantage is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 48003 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Air Advantage start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Almont, $58.99.
Air Advantage customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Almont, $0.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Air Advantage offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 48003 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 57% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Almont's providers, 272 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48003 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48003 and the greater Almont area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Almont at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Almont at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48003 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Almont may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Almont DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 48003 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 48003 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 77% of households in 48003. The next fastest internet provider in the 48003 ZIP code is Air Advantage, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 48003 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Almont, $58.99.
Air Advantage is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48003 ZIP code, covering 57% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
*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
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