In Onaway there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 66.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 59 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 Onaway, MI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Onaway
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 Onaway are not shown.
Onaway Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Onaway is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 66.96% of Onaway. 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 Onaway above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Onaway?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Onaway.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Onaway home can get up to 59 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which 18.23% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Onaway.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Onaway, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Onaway?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Onaway you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.42% of Onaway homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 1.58% of Onaway homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Onaway, along with details on where in Onaway and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Onaway, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 66.77%, or 2,033 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Onaway area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Onaway.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Onaway. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Onaway. The fastest plan anyone in Onaway can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Onaway customers is up to 59 Mbps.
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- 27.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Onaway 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 the fastest compared to other Onaway DSL providers. Frontier 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 Onaway is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
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- 27.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Onaway DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Onaway or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Onaway compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Onaway are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 59 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 66.96% in Onaway.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Onaway 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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