| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Vergennes Broadband  | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 4.551% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 96.78%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lowell 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 Lowell area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Lowell 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 68% of those living in Lowell.
There are six internet providers serving the Lowell area, and 96.78% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lowell's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lowell are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lowell.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lowell residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Lowell’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lowell 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 Lowell covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lowell 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 Lowell, $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 Lowell, $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 5 Mbps in Lowell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 56 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 Lowell covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lowell 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 Lowell, $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 Lowell, $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 20 Mbps in Lowell. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 56 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 Lowell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lowell 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 Lowell, $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 Lowell, $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 Lowell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 56 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lowell with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Lowell. The next fastest internet provider in Lowell is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Lowell with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $54.99.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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