*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 - 98.92%
2 providers - 92.92%
3 providers - 0.07%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Flint 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 Flint area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Flint residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Flint, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Flint area, and 92.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Flint's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Flint are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Flint.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Flint residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Flint’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Flint 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 Flint covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Flint 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 Flint, $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 Flint, $2.29.
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 Flint. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Flint's providers, 278 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 nearly all households in Flint covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Flint 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 Flint, $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 Flint, $2.29.
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 Flint. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Flint's providers, 278 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 Flint covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Flint 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 Flint, $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 Flint, $2.29.
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 Flint. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Flint's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Flint with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 91% of households in Flint. The next fastest internet provider in Flint is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Flint with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Flint, $54.99.
Spark Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Flint, covering 0.070% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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