| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Clear Rate Communications  | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | DSL | 42% |
| Clear Rate Communications | - | 1 - 40 Mbps | Wired | 42% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 17% |
| 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 100%
3 providers - 58.15%
4+ providers - 1.51%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 48076 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 48076 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in the 48076 ZIP code.
There are six internet providers serving the 48076 area, and 100% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among six internet providers in 48076, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 163 Mbps | 113 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 222 Mbps | 138 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Southfield.
The largest internet providers serving the 48076 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 48076 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Southfield’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 17% of residents in the 48076 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 48076 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 Southfield, $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 Southfield, $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 20 Mbps in 48076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southfield's providers, 175 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 48076 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48076 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 Southfield, $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 Southfield, $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 48076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southfield's providers, 175 Mbps.
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Cable from WOW! offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 48076 ZIP code, covering 17% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48076 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 Southfield, $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 Southfield, $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 40 Mbps in 48076 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 17% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Southfield's providers, 175 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48076 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48076 and the greater Southfield area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Southfield at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Southfield at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48076 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 48076 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 48076. The next fastest internet provider in the 48076 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 48076 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Southfield, $49.99.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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%.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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