| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.468% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| BendBroadband | - | - | DSL | 56% |
Iserv  | - | - | Wired | 1.741% |
| Iserv | - | - | DSL | 1.573% |
| Iserv | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.269% |
| 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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 98.92%
3 providers - 56.98%
4+ providers - 2.87%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Grand Rapids residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in Grand Rapids.
There are six internet providers serving the Grand Rapids area, and 98.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Grand Rapids's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Grand Rapids are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Grand Rapids.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Grand Rapids residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Grand Rapids’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, $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 Grand Rapids, $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 Grand Rapids. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grand Rapids's providers, 381 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 Grand Rapids covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, $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 Grand Rapids, $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 20 Mbps in Grand Rapids. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Grand Rapids's providers, 381 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 Grand Rapids covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, $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 Grand Rapids, $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 Grand Rapids. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Grand Rapids's providers, 381 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Grand Rapids with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Grand Rapids. The next fastest internet provider in Grand Rapids is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.468% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Grand Rapids with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Grand Rapids, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Grand Rapids, covering 0.468% of the city. Iserv also offers fiber internet in Grand Rapids and is available to 0.269% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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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