In Houghton County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 32.95% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 995 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 Fiber internet providers in Houghton County, MI.
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Houghton County, MI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Houghton County
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 Houghton County are not shown.
Houghton County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Houghton County is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 32.95% of Houghton County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Up.net. Call one of the companies with service in Houghton County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Houghton County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Houghton County.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Houghton County home can get up to 995 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 32.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Houghton County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Houghton County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Houghton County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Houghton County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 32.95% of Houghton County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 54.22% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.02%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.51% of Houghton County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Houghton County, along with details on where in Houghton County and at what speeds.
Up.net Fiber in Houghton County, MI

Up.net fiber coverage
About 32.61%, or 12,185 people, have Up.net fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, southwest, west, southeast, and northwest Houghton County area. Up.net is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Houghton County.
Up.net fiber download speeds
Up.net is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Houghton County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Up.net fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Houghton County. The fastest plan anyone in Houghton County can order from Up.net goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Houghton County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Up.net fiber upload speeds
In Houghton County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Up.net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Up.net is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Houghton County fiber providers. Up.net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Houghton County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Houghton County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Houghton County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Houghton County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Fiber internet speeds in Houghton County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 995 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 32.95% in Houghton County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Houghton County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Baraga County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ontonagon County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Douglas County, WI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Carlton County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Itasca County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cass County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbard County, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Jefferson County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lafayette County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kleberg County, TX: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kandiyohi County, MN: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau City and Borough, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Juana Diaz Municipio, PR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jennings County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds


