| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 79% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
D&P COMMUNICATIONS  | $49.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 20% |
*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 - 98.47%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Clayton 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 Clayton area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Clayton residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Clayton, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Clayton area, and 98.47% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Clayton's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Clayton are Xfinity, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing cable and satellite options to Clayton.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to most Clayton residents, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Clayton’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Clayton 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to most households in Clayton covering 79% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Clayton 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 Clayton, $53.73.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clayton, $1.92.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Clayton. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clayton's providers, 33 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Clayton covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Clayton 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 $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Clayton, $53.73.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clayton, $1.92.
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 Clayton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Clayton's providers, 33 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Clayton covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Clayton 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Clayton, $53.73.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Clayton, $1.92.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Clayton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Clayton's providers, 33 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Clayton with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in Clayton. The next fastest internet provider in Clayton is D&P COMMUNICATIONS, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 20% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Clayton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Clayton, $53.73.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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.
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