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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 18% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 87% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 7.850% |
Iserv  | - | - | DSL | 7.010% |
| Iserv | - | - | Wired | 1.720% |
| Fusion Cloud Services | - | - | DSL | 1.150% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $84.95 | 15 - 25 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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.19%
2 providers - 88.11%
3 providers - 13.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 95%, broadband coverage in the 49315 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 49315 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 91% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 66% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 51% of those living in the 49315 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 49315 area, and 88.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 49315, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 234 Mbps | 42 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 206 Mbps | 144 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 9 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 129 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Byron Center.
The largest internet providers serving the 49315 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 49315 ZIP code, covering 93% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 18% of the area. Byron Center’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 87% of residents in the 49315 ZIP code.
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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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 49315 ZIP code, covering 93% 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Byron Center, $59.15.
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 Byron Center, $0.84.
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 49315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Byron Center's providers, 267 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 49315 ZIP code, covering 18% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 49315 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Byron Center, $59.15.
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 Byron Center, $0.84.
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 1,000 Mbps in 49315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 18% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Byron Center's providers, 267 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 49315 ZIP code, covering 87% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49315 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 Byron Center, $59.15.
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 Byron Center, $0.84.
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 49315 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 87% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Byron Center's providers, 267 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 49315 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 49315 and the greater Byron Center area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Byron Center at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Byron Center at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 49315 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 Byron Center 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 Byron Center DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 49315 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in 49315. The next fastest internet provider in the 49315 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 18% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 49315 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Byron Center, $59.15.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 49315 ZIP code, covering 18% of the city.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
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
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