*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 - 99.49%
2 providers - 96.52%
3 providers - 83.90%
4+ providers - 2.11%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Westland 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 Westland area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Westland residents. 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 12% of those living in Westland.
There are five internet providers serving the Westland area, and 96.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Westland's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Westland are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Westland.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Westland residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Westland’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 84% of Westland 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 Westland covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Westland 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 Westland, $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 Westland, $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 Westland. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westland'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 Westland covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Westland 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 Westland, $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 Westland, $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 Westland. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westland'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 Westland covering 84% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Westland 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 Westland, $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 Westland, $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 Westland. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Westland's providers, 175 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Westland, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Westland, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Westland and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Westland at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Westland at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Westland residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Westland with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Westland. The next fastest internet provider in Westland is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 97% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Westland with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Westland, $49.99.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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.
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