In Fern there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 30.10% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 23 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 Fern, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Fern
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 Fern are not shown.
Fern Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fern is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 30.10% of Fern. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Carr Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Fern above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fern?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fern.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fern home can get up to 23 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 30 Mbps, which 19.42% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.68% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fern.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Fern, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fern?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fern you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.08% of Fern homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 16.99%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 64.56%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.37% of Fern homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fern, along with details on where in Fern and at what speeds.
Carr Communications DSL in Fern, MI
Carr Communications DSL coverage
About 30.10%, or 62 people, have Carr Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, southeast, and central Fern area. Carr Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Fern.
Carr Communications DSL download speeds
Carr Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fern. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Carr Communications DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Fern. The fastest plan anyone in Fern can order from Carr Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fern customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 35.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Carr Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fern download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carr Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Carr Communications is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fern DSL providers. Carr Communications offers 2 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 Fern is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Carr Communications customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 35.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fern DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fern or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fern compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Fern are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 23 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 30.10% in Fern.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fern 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
- Custer, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wiley, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Walkerville, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scottville, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Branch, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pine Grove Beach, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Tallman, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pentwater, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hart, MI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Pickettville, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Piney Fork, KY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pink, KY: more DSL coverage, faster speeds