In Bates there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 88.12% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Bates, MI.
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Cable Internet Service Provider in Bates
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Bates are not shown.
Bates Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Bates is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.12% of Bates. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Bates above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Bates?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Bates.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Bates home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 88.12% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Bates?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bates you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bates homes.
- Cable is fastest for 88.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.35%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Bates homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bates, along with details on where in Bates and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Bates, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 88.12%, or 497 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bates area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bates.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bates. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bates. The fastest plan anyone in Bates can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bates customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Bates download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bates cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bates is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Bates Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bates or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Bates compare to the rest of Michigan?
Cable internet speeds in Bates are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 88.12% in Bates.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bates are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Acme, MI: more cable coverage, similar speeds
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- Rapid City, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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