*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 - 99.39%
2 providers - 8.29%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Highland Park 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 Highland Park area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Highland Park residents. Cable 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 2.400% of those living in Highland Park.
There are four internet providers serving the Highland Park area, and 8.29% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Highland Park's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Highland Park are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Highland Park.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Highland Park residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Highland Park’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Highland Park 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 all households in Highland Park covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Highland Park 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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Highland Park'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 Highland Park covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Highland Park 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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park, $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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Highland Park'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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Highland Park covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Highland Park 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 Highland Park, $54.99.
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 Highland Park, $2.29.
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 Highland Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Highland Park's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Highland Park with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Highland Park. The next fastest internet provider in Highland Park is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 8.292% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Highland Park with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Highland Park, $54.99.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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