Compare 48604 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Saginaw – 100 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Saginaw – 14 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Saginaw.
Internet providers in 48604
Internet providers in your area
48604 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 83% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 100% |
Air Advantage  | $55.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 20% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Air Advantage | $55.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 11% |
| Skyweb Networks | - | - | Wireless | 1.230% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
Need help?48604 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
6093
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 90.80%
3 providers - 19.74%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48604 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 48604 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% of those living in the 48604 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 48604 area, and 90.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 48604, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Saginaw
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 120 Mbps | 19 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Saginaw.
Top high-speed internet providers in 48604
The largest internet providers serving the 48604 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Air Advantage bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 48604 ZIP code, covering 83% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Saginaw’s third most-available internet provider, Air Advantage, offers fiber-optic to around 20% of residents in the 48604 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 48604 ZIP code, covering 83% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Saginaw, $58.99.
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 Saginaw, $0.66.
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 48604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 83% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saginaw's providers, 246 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 48604 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48604 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Saginaw, $58.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saginaw, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 48604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saginaw's providers, 246 Mbps.
Air Advantage fiber-optic internet
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Air Advantage offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 48604 ZIP code, covering 20% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Air Advantage is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 48604 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Air Advantage start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Saginaw, $58.99.
Air Advantage customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.10 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Saginaw, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Air Advantage offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 48604 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 20% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saginaw's providers, 246 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48604 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48604 and the greater Saginaw area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Saginaw at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saginaw at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48604 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Saginaw may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Saginaw cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 48604 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 48604 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 83% of households in 48604. The next fastest internet provider in the 48604 ZIP code is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 100% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 48604 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Saginaw, $58.99.
Air Advantage is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48604 ZIP code, covering 20% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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