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Shop the best Monroe internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.26%
3 providers - 39.47%
4+ providers - 0.39%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Monroe 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 Monroe area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Monroe residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Monroe, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Monroe area, and 99.26% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Monroe's five internet providers, prices start at $20 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 131 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| Xfinity | 179 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 54 Mbps | 23 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Monroe.
The largest internet providers in Monroe are AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to Monroe.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Monroe residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Monroe’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 40% of Monroe residents.
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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 all households in Monroe covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Monroe 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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $43.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.81.
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 Monroe. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 115 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 Monroe covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monroe residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $43.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.81.
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 Monroe. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 115 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 Spectrum offers broadband to about half of households in Monroe covering 40% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Monroe residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $43.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Monroe, $0.81.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Monroe. These download speeds are available to 40% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Monroe's providers, 115 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Monroe, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Monroe, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Monroe and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Monroe at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Monroe at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Monroe residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Monroe with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 40% of households in Monroe. The next fastest internet provider in Monroe is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Monroe with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Monroe, $43.99.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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