In Torch River there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 76.18% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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.
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Torch River, MI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Torch River
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 Torch River are not shown.
Torch River Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Torch River is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 76.18% of Torch River. 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 Torch River above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Torch River?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Torch River.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Torch River home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 11.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 65.15% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Torch River.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Torch River, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Torch River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Torch River you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.54% of Torch River homes.
- Cable is fastest for 16.46% 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 less than 1% of Torch River homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Torch River, along with details on where in Torch River and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Torch River, MI

Frontier DSL coverage
About 76.18%, or 435 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, southeast, northeast, east, and north Torch River area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Torch River.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Torch River. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Torch River. The fastest plan anyone in Torch River can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Torch River customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Torch River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Torch River DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Torch River is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications DSL in Torch River, MI

Cherry Capital Communications DSL coverage
About 11.03%, or 63 people, have Cherry Capital Communications DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east Torch River area. Cherry Capital Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Torch River.
Cherry Capital Communications DSL download speeds
Cherry Capital Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Torch River. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Cherry Capital Communications DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Torch River. The fastest plan anyone in Torch River can order from Cherry Capital Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Torch River customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications DSL upload speeds
In Torch River download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cherry Capital Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Cherry Capital Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Torch River DSL providers. Cherry Capital Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Torch River is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Torch River DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Torch River or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Torch River compare to the rest of Michigan?
DSL internet speeds in Torch River are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 76.18% in Torch River.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Torch River 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
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