In Michigan there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 76.65% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 60 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 Michigan.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Michigan
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 Michigan are not shown.
Michigan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Michigan is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.65% of Michigan. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Michigan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Michigan?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Michigan.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Michigan home can get up to 60 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.09% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Michigan.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Michigan, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Michigan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Michigan you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 39.50% of Michigan homes.
- Cable is fastest for 55.58% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.06% of Michigan homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Michigan, along with details on where in Michigan and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Michigan
AT&T DSL coverage
About 64.32%, or 6,481,258 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Michigan area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Michigan.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 46.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Michigan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Michigan
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 64.32%, or 6,481,258 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Michigan area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Michigan.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 66 Mbps.
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- 46.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Michigan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 57.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Michigan
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.29%, or 936,636 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Michigan area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Michigan.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 7.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Michigan 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 below average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. Frontier offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 12 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 77.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Michigan
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 2.02%, or 203,155 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northwest, central, east, northeast, southeast, west, and south Michigan area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Michigan.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is below average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 59.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Michigan 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 Michigan DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 27.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 59.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Michigan DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Michigan or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Michigan compare to the rest of the United States?
DSL internet speeds in Michigan are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 60 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 76.65% in Michigan.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Michigan 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Ohio: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Indiana: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- West Virginia: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsylvania: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New York: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Maryland: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Florida: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Massachusetts: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Connecticut: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Jersey: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New York: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- New Mexico: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- North Dakota: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oklahoma: less DSL coverage, slower speeds