Compare 48917 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lansing – 123 Mbps
MI – 117 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lansing – 39 Mbps
MI – 30 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lansing.
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Find internet providers serving the 48917 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 20% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 150 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Hilltop Broadband | $44.95 | 4 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 12% |
BendBroadband | - | 100 - 4 Mbps | DSL | 6.790% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.98%
2 providers - 97.30%
3 providers - 23.73%
4+ providers - 6.79%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48917 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 48917 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in the 48917 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 48917 area, and 97.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 48917, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Frontier | 24 Mbps | 34 Mbps | DSL |
AT&T | 33 Mbps | 7 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 164 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lansing.
The largest internet providers serving the 48917 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and Xfinity bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 48917 ZIP code, covering 89% of households. Some will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 20% of the area. Lansing’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of residents in the 48917 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 48917 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lansing, $40.49.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lansing, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 48917 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lansing's providers, 217 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 48917 ZIP code, covering 20% 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lansing, $40.49.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lansing, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 48917 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lansing's providers, 217 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 48917 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48917 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 Lansing, $40.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lansing, $2.89.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 48917 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Lansing's providers, 217 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48917 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48917 and the greater Lansing area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lansing at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Lansing at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48917 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Hilltop Broadband is the fastest internet provider in the 48917 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 12% of households in 48917. The next fastest internet provider in the 48917 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 48917 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lansing, $40.49.
Hilltop Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48917 ZIP code, covering 12% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.