Compare Trenton internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Trenton – 141 Mbps
MI – 116 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Trenton – 26 Mbps
MI – 29 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Trenton.
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.77%
3 providers - 97.54%
4+ providers - 1.91%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Trenton 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 Trenton area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Trenton residents. DSL 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 15% of those living in Trenton.
There are five internet providers serving the Trenton area, and 99.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Trenton's five internet providers, 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 | 92 Mbps | 68 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 148 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Trenton.
The largest internet providers in Trenton are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Trenton.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Trenton residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Trenton’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 98% of Trenton residents.
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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 Trenton covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Trenton 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 Trenton, $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 Trenton, $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 Trenton. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Trenton'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 Trenton covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Trenton 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 Trenton, $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 Trenton, $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 Trenton. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Trenton'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 WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Trenton covering 98% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Trenton 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 Trenton, $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 Trenton, $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 Trenton. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Trenton's providers, 175 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Trenton, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Trenton, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Trenton and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Trenton at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Trenton at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Trenton residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Trenton with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Trenton. The next fastest internet provider in Trenton is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Trenton with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Trenton, $49.99.
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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.
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.
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.
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