*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 - 98.85%
2 providers - 98.44%
3 providers - 96.23%
4+ providers - 20.53%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wayne 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 Wayne area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Wayne residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.930% of those living in Wayne.
There are six internet providers serving the Wayne area, and 98.44% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wayne's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wayne are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Wayne.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Wayne residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Wayne’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 96% of Wayne 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Wayne covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wayne 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 Wayne, $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 Wayne, $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 Wayne. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wayne'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Wayne covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wayne 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 Wayne, $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 Wayne, $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 Wayne. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wayne'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Wayne covering 96% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wayne 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 Wayne, $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 Wayne, $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 Wayne. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wayne's providers, 175 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Wayne, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Wayne, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Wayne and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wayne at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wayne at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Wayne residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Wayne with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Wayne. The next fastest internet provider in Wayne is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Wayne with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wayne, $49.99.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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