Compare 49735 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Gaylord – 97 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Gaylord – 23 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Gaylord.
Internet providers in 49735
Internet providers in your area
49735 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 69% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 84% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 5.390% |
Agri-Valley Services  | $54.95 | 10 - 35 Mbps | DSL | 42% |
| Winn Telephone | - | - | Fiber-optic | 19% |
| Alpha Enterprises | - | - | DSL | 16% |
| Winn Telephone | - | - | DSL | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Cheryy Capital Connection | $88.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
*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.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?49735 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
11927
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.14%
2 providers - 89.95%
3 providers - 44.98%
4+ providers - 2.81%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 49735 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 49735 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 19% of those living in the 49735 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 49735 area, and 89.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 49735, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Gaylord
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Agri-Valley Services | 18 Mbps | 5 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 102 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
| Viasat | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Gaylord.
Top high-speed internet providers in 49735
The largest internet providers serving the 49735 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Agri-Valley Services bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 49735 ZIP code, covering 69% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 84% of the area. Gaylord’s third most-available internet provider, Agri-Valley Services, offers DSL to around 42% of residents in the 49735 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 49735 ZIP code, covering 69% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gaylord, $57.49.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**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
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 49735 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49735 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Gaylord, $57.49.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gaylord, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 49735 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gaylord's providers, 34 Mbps.
Agri-Valley Services DSL internet
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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.
**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
DSL from Agri-Valley Services offers broadband to about half of households in the 49735 ZIP code, covering 42% of the area.
DSL internet from Agri-Valley Services 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 Agri-Valley Services start at $54.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gaylord, $57.49.
Agri-Valley Services 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 Gaylord, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Agri-Valley Services offers download speeds up to 35 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 49735 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 42% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Gaylord's providers, 34 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 49735 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 49735 and the greater Gaylord area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Gaylord at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Gaylord at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 49735 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 Gaylord 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 Gaylord cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 49735 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 49735 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 49735. The next fastest internet provider in the 49735 ZIP code is Cheryy Capital Connection , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 49735 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Gaylord, $57.49.
Winn Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 49735 ZIP code, covering 19% of the city.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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*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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