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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.980% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
Clear Rate Communications  | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 16% |
| Clear Rate Communications | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | Wired | 16% |
| 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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.21%
3 providers - 97.93%
4+ providers - 15.49%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48071 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 48071 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL 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 59% of those living in the 48071 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 48071 area, and 99.21% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 48071, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 48071 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 48071 ZIP code, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Madison Heights’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 97% of residents in the 48071 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 48071 ZIP code, covering 98% 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 Madison Heights, $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 Madison Heights, $0.82.
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 48071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison Heights's providers, 375 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 the 48071 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48071 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 Madison Heights, $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 Madison Heights, $0.82.
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 48071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison Heights's providers, 375 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 nearly all households in the 48071 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48071 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 Madison Heights, $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 Madison Heights, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in 48071 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison Heights's providers, 375 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48071 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48071 and the greater Madison Heights area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Madison Heights at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Madison Heights at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48071 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 48071 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in 48071. The next fastest internet provider in the 48071 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 3.980% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 48071 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Madison Heights, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48071 ZIP code, covering 3.980% 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%.
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.
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.
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