In Houghton County there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 75.69% of the county. 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 Houghton County, MI.
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Houghton County, MI Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Houghton County
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 Houghton County are not shown.
Houghton County 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 Houghton County is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 75.69% of Houghton County. 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 Houghton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Houghton County?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Houghton County.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Houghton County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 75.69% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Houghton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houghton County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.95% of Houghton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.02%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.51% of Houghton County homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houghton County, along with details on where in Houghton County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Houghton County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 75.69%, or 28,280 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Houghton County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Houghton County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houghton County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houghton County. The fastest plan anyone in Houghton County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houghton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Houghton County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houghton County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houghton County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Houghton County Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houghton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Houghton County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Cable internet speeds in Houghton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has similar cable availability compared to the county. Average cable coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 75.69% in Houghton County.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houghton County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Keweenaw County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baraga County, MI: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ontonagon County, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, WI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Carlton County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Itasca County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, IN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake County, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette County, MO: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Knox County, KY: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Jennings County, IN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds