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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Clear Rate Communications  | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Clear Rate Communications | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | Wired | 100% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 99.89%
4+ providers - 95.12%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Birmingham 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 Birmingham area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Birmingham residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 79% of those living in Birmingham.
There are six internet providers serving the Birmingham area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Birmingham's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Birmingham are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Birmingham.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Birmingham residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Birmingham’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 95% of Birmingham 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Birmingham covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Birmingham 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 $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Birmingham, $49.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birmingham, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Birmingham. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birmingham's providers, 175 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Birmingham covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Birmingham 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 Birmingham, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birmingham, $0.85.
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 Birmingham. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birmingham's providers, 175 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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Birmingham covering 95% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Birmingham residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Birmingham, $49.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Birmingham, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Birmingham. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Birmingham's providers, 175 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Birmingham, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Birmingham, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Birmingham and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Birmingham at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Birmingham at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Birmingham residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Birmingham with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Birmingham. The next fastest internet provider in Birmingham is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Birmingham with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Birmingham, $49.99.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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