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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 66% |
Hilltop Broadband  | - | 4 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 84% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 45% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 96% |
| Air Advantage | $55.00 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 21% |
*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 - 91.56%
2 providers - 67.63%
3 providers - 35.52%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 49285 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 49285 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 44% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 23% of those living in the 49285 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 49285 area, and 67.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 49285, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,200 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 12 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Stockbridge.
The largest internet providers serving the 49285 ZIP code are Frontier, WOW!, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 49285 ZIP code, covering 66% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from WOW!, which covers 45% of the area. Stockbridge’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 49285 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 Frontier offers broadband to most households in the 49285 ZIP code, covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Stockbridge, $59.99.
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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 WOW! offers broadband to about half of households in the 49285 ZIP code, covering 45% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 49285 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 Stockbridge, $59.99.
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 Stockbridge, $1.00.
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 49285 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 45% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Stockbridge's providers, 136 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 49285 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 49285 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Stockbridge, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Stockbridge, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 49285 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Stockbridge's providers, 136 Mbps.
WOW! is the fastest internet provider in the 49285 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps. These speeds are available to 45% of households in 49285. The next fastest internet provider in the 49285 ZIP code is Air Advantage, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 21% of the area.
WOW! offers the cheapest internet in the 49285 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Stockbridge, $59.99.
Hilltop Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 49285 ZIP code, covering 84% of the city.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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