*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 - 99.56%
3 providers - 99.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48081 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 48081 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in the 48081 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 48081 area, and 99.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 48081, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 48081 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 48081 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 76% of the area. Saint Clair Shores’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 48081 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 all households in the 48081 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 Saint Clair Shores, $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 Saint Clair Shores, $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 48081 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Clair Shores'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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to most households in the 48081 ZIP code, covering 76% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 48081 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Saint Clair Shores, $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 Saint Clair Shores, $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 1,000 Mbps in 48081 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Clair Shores'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 48081 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48081 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 Saint Clair Shores, $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 Saint Clair Shores, $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 48081 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Saint Clair Shores's providers, 375 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48081 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48081 and the greater Saint Clair Shores area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Clair Shores at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Saint Clair Shores at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48081 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 48081 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 48081. The next fastest internet provider in the 48081 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 76% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 48081 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Saint Clair Shores, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48081 ZIP code, covering 76% 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.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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