In Empire there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.51% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 36 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 Empire, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Empire
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 Empire are not shown.
Empire Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Empire is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.51% of Empire. 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 Empire above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Empire?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Empire.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Empire home can get up to 36 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 19.81% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 63.07% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Empire.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Empire, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Empire?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Empire you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 52.20% of Empire homes.
- Cable is fastest for 45.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.49% of Empire homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Empire, along with details on where in Empire and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Empire, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 98.51%, or 1,323 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Empire area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Empire.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Empire. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Empire. The fastest plan anyone in Empire can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Empire customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 20.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Empire 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 the fastest compared to other Empire DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Empire 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 24.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Empire DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Empire or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Empire compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Empire are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 36 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 98.51% in Empire.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Empire 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 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
- Glen Arbor, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maple City, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Honor, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Ann, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maple Grove, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Solon, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beulah, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Interlochen, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Isadore, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Unionville Center, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Dailey, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Diablo, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edgewood, IA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Edison, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Erie, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Farmdale, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Felda, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Stovall, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Strong, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds