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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.765% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Rocket Fiber  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 1.963% |
| Clear Rate Communications | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 1.896% |
| Clear Rate Communications | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | Wired | 1.896% |
| 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 - 99.59%
2 providers - 97.67%
3 providers - 3.95%
4+ providers - 0.64%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Detroit 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 Detroit area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Detroit residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Detroit.
There are six internet providers serving the Detroit area, and 97.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Detroit's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Detroit are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Detroit.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Detroit residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Detroit’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Detroit 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 nearly all households in Detroit covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Detroit 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 Detroit, $54.99.
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 Detroit, $2.04.
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 Detroit. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Detroit's providers, 534 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 Detroit covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Detroit 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 Detroit, $54.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Detroit, $2.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Detroit. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Detroit's providers, 534 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 Detroit covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Detroit 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Detroit, $54.99.
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 Detroit, $2.04.
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 Detroit. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Detroit's providers, 534 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Detroit with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Detroit. The next fastest internet provider in Detroit is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.765% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Detroit with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Detroit, $54.99.
Rocket Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Detroit, covering 1.963% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Detroit and is available to 0.765% of households.
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