In Kalkaska County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 19.56% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,023 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 Kalkaska County, MI.
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Kalkaska County, MI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County are not shown.
Kalkaska County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kalkaska County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 19.56% of Kalkaska County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is 186networks. Call one of the companies with service in Kalkaska County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Kalkaska County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kalkaska County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Kalkaska County home can get up to 1,023 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,024 Mbps, which 18.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.21% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kalkaska County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Kalkaska County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kalkaska County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kalkaska County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.56% of Kalkaska County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.38%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.42% of Kalkaska County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kalkaska County, along with details on where in Kalkaska County and at what speeds.
186networks Fiber in Kalkaska County, MI
186networks fiber coverage
About 18.35%, or 3,292 people, have 186networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Kalkaska County area. 186networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kalkaska County.
186networks fiber download speeds
186networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 186networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from 186networks goes up to 1,024 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
186networks fiber upload speeds
In Kalkaska County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for 186networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, 186networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kalkaska County fiber providers. 186networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County is up to 1,024 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
Kalkaska County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kalkaska County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Kalkaska County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Fiber internet speeds in Kalkaska County are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 1,023 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 19.56% in Kalkaska County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kalkaska 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
- Grand Traverse County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Benzie County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oscoda County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alcona County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Oconto County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shawano County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Eau Claire County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pierce County, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bullock County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Butler County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Butte County, SD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Caldwell County, MO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Caldwell Parish, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Calhoun County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds