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Internet providers in 48809
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| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 18 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 15% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 71% |
CenturyLink  | $45.00 | 20 - 10 Mbps | DSL | 6.876% |
| Casair.net | $59.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 33% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Casair.net | $59.95 | 100 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $74.95 | 50 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 13% |
| CMS Internet | $34.95 | 3 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 7.615% |
| Vergennes Broadband | $49.99 | - | Wireless | 7.032% |
*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 Feb 22, 2021.
Need help?48809 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6153
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 93.40%
2 providers - 84.38%
3 providers - 30.38%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 93%, broadband coverage in the 48809 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 48809 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 90% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in the 48809 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 48809 area, and 84.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 48809, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 48809
The largest internet providers serving the 48809 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 48809 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 15% of the area. Belding’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 71% of residents in the 48809 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 48809 ZIP code, covering 83% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Belding, $47.98.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belding, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 18 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.768 Mbps in 48809 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Belding's providers, 176 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 48809 ZIP code, covering 15% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48809 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 Belding, $47.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belding, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 48809 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 15% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Belding's providers, 176 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to most households in the 48809 ZIP code, covering 71% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48809 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Belding, $47.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Belding, $0.79.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 48809 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 71% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Belding's providers, 176 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48809 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48809 and the greater Belding area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Belding at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Belding at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48809 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 Belding may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 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 Belding DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 48809 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 48809?
Casair.net is the fastest internet provider in the 48809 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 33% of households in 48809. The next fastest internet provider in the 48809 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 71% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 48809?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 48809 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Belding, $47.98.
Is fiber internet available in 48809?
Casair.net is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48809 ZIP code, covering 33% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
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