In Benzie County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 64.03% 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 Benzie County, MI.
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Benzie County, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Benzie 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 Benzie County are not shown.
Benzie County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Benzie County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 64.03% of Benzie County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Benzie County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Benzie County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Benzie County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Benzie County home can get up to 25 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 6.63% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 49.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Benzie County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Benzie County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Benzie County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Benzie County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.32% of Benzie County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.10% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Benzie County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Benzie County, along with details on where in Benzie County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Benzie County, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 45.69%, or 8,210 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, north, central, and southeast Benzie County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Benzie County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benzie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Benzie County. The fastest plan anyone in Benzie County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Benzie County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 14.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 69.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Benzie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Benzie County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Benzie County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.0 Mbps.
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- 20.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 69.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Benzie County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 18.21%, or 3,273 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, and northwest Benzie County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benzie County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benzie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benzie County. The fastest plan anyone in Benzie County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Benzie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Benzie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benzie County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benzie County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Benzie County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 18.21%, or 3,273 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, south, southwest, and northwest Benzie County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Benzie County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Benzie County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Benzie County. The fastest plan anyone in Benzie County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Benzie County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Benzie County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Benzie County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Benzie County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Benzie County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Benzie County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Benzie County compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Benzie 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 64.03% in Benzie County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Benzie 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
- Grand Traverse County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kalkaska County, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kewaunee County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alcona County, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shawano County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pepin County, WI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Guanica Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Emanuel County, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sequatchie County, TN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sevier County, UT: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Seward County, KS: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hampton County, SC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sibley County, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hale County, AL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds