In Gaines there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 61.03% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 14 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 Gaines, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Gaines
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 Gaines are not shown.
Gaines Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Gaines is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 61.03% of Gaines. 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 Gaines above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Gaines?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Gaines.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Gaines home can get up to 14 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 90 Mbps, which 2.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 57.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Gaines.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Gaines, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Gaines?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Gaines you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Gaines homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.61% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.18% of Gaines homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Gaines, along with details on where in Gaines and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Gaines, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 61.03%, or 2,387 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Gaines area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Gaines.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Gaines. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Gaines. The fastest plan anyone in Gaines can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Gaines customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Gaines download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Gaines DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Gaines is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Gaines DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Gaines or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Gaines compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Gaines are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 14 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 61.03% in Gaines.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Gaines 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.
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