Compare Chelsea internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Chelsea – 123 Mbps
MI – 117 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Chelsea – 48 Mbps
MI – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chelsea.
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Shop the best Chelsea internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 25 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Air Advantage | $55.00 | 25 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Small Business Solutions Group | - | - | Wireless | 32% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.92%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Chelsea 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 Chelsea area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Chelsea residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Chelsea, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Chelsea area, and 99.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Chelsea's six internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 150 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Viasat | 18 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
AT&T | 31 Mbps | 6 Mbps | DSL |
Air Advantage | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Wireless |
Xfinity | 215 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Chelsea.
The largest internet providers in Chelsea are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Chelsea.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Chelsea residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Chelsea’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Chelsea residents.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Chelsea covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Chelsea 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Chelsea, $45.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chelsea, $2.37.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 46 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Chelsea covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Chelsea residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Chelsea, $45.00.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chelsea, $2.37.
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 Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 46 Mbps.
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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 Jun 27, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Chelsea covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Chelsea 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Chelsea, $45.00.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Chelsea, $2.37.
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 Chelsea. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Chelsea's providers, 46 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Chelsea with download speeds up to 150 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Chelsea. The next fastest internet provider in Chelsea is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Chelsea with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chelsea, $45.00.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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.