In Alpena County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 58.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 25 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 DSL internet providers in Alpena County, MI.
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Alpena County, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Alpena 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 Alpena County are not shown.
Alpena County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Alpena County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 58.66% of Alpena County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Alpena County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Alpena County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Alpena County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Alpena County home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 4.27% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 46.17% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Alpena County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Alpena County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Alpena County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Alpena County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.16% of Alpena County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.66% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.06%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Alpena County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Alpena County, along with details on where in Alpena County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Alpena County, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 58.66%, or 16,957 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, southwest, central, south, northeast, west, and northwest Alpena County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Alpena County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Alpena County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Alpena County. The fastest plan anyone in Alpena County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Alpena County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 78.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Alpena County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Alpena County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Alpena County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.8 Mbps.
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- 7.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 78.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Alpena County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Alpena County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Alpena County compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Alpena County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 25 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 58.66% in Alpena County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Alpena County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Montmorency County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Otsego County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Antrim County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Leelanau County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Door County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Langlade County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marathon County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Taylor County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chippewa County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Silver Bow County, MT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Guayama Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Colusa County, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Colleton County, SC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sagadahoc County, ME: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Salinas Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Isabel Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hatillo Municipio, PR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Clarendon County, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds