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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 12% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.880% |
Hilltop Broadband  | - | 4 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.410% |
| 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% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.35%
3 providers - 92.55%
4+ providers - 9.92%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 48895 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 48895 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in the 48895 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 48895 area, and 98.35% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 48895, 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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| Frontier | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 23 Mbps | 3 Mbps | Satellite |
| Xfinity | 95 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Williamston.
The largest internet providers serving the 48895 ZIP code are AT&T, Frontier, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to many in the 48895 ZIP code, covering 12% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Frontier, which covers 92% of the area. Williamston’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 95% of residents in the 48895 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 a limited number of households in the 48895 ZIP code, covering 12% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Williamston, $55.70.
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 Williamston, $1.07.
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 48895 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Williamston's providers, 150 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.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 48895 ZIP code, covering 92% 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Williamston, $55.70.
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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 the 48895 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 48895 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 Williamston, $55.70.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Williamston, $1.07.
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 48895 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Williamston's providers, 150 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 48895 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 48895 and the greater Williamston area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Williamston at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Williamston at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 48895 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Williamston may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Williamston fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 48895 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 12% of households in 48895. The next fastest internet provider in the 48895 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 1.880% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 48895 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Williamston, $55.70.
Hilltop Broadband is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 48895 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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