| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 80% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 69% |
Vergennes Broadband  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 26% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 12% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Vergennes Broadband | - | - | Wireless | 97% |
| Surf Air Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 51% |
| Casair.net | - | - | Wireless | 5.120% |
*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 - 94.61%
2 providers - 83.77%
3 providers - 11.05%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 49331 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 49331 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 83% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 63% of those living in the 49331 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 49331 area, and 83.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 49331, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 49331 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 49331 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 69% of the area. Lowell’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 12% of residents in the 49331 ZIP code.
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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 the 49331 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $49.99.
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, $0.85.
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 49331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 67 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 most households in the 49331 ZIP code, covering 69% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49331 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, $49.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lowell, $0.85.
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 49331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 69% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 67 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 WOW! offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 49331 ZIP code, covering 12% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49331 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $49.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lowell, $0.85.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in 49331 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 67 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 49331 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 49331 and the greater Lowell area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lowell at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lowell at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 49331 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 49331 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 80% of households in 49331. The next fastest internet provider in the 49331 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 69% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 49331 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $49.99.
Vergennes Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 49331 ZIP code, covering 26% of the city.
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%.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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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